Coaching Week Day 1 Prompts

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SECTION 6: INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC PROMPT LIBRARY STARTER

A comprehensive toolkit for leveraging generative AI in your industry.

INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC PROMPT LIBRARY STARTER

Watch this. I’m going to ask AI to draft a professional email.

[Type in chat]:

Draft a professional email to parents explaining that school will close early on Friday due to a staff training session. Include: reason for closure, pickup time change, apology for inconvenience, and offer for extended care option. Tone: professional but warm. 150 words maximum.

[Hit enter, let AI generate]

[Type in chat]:

Create a daily vehicle inspection checklist for a fleet of 12 delivery trucks. Include: visual checks, fluid levels, tire condition, lights and signals, load security, emergency equipment. Format as a printable checklist with checkboxes.

[Let AI generate]

I’m a fleet manager deciding whether to repair or replace a 2015 delivery truck with 280,000 km. Recent repairs: R15,000. Estimated remaining value: R45,000. New truck cost: R350,000. Help me create a decision framework considering: total cost of ownership, reliability, downtime risk, fuel efficiency, and resale value. Provide a structured analysis.

THE CCD METHOD:

  • Context – Give background information
  • Clarity – Be specific about what you want
  • Direction – Guide the format, tone, and approach

TEMPLATE:

I need help with [TASK TYPE].

  • Context: [Explain the situation – who, what, when, why, relevant details]
  • Objective: [What you want to achieve – be specific]
  • Tone: [Professional/casual/friendly/formal/warm/direct]
  • Format: [How it should be structured – email/list/plan/report/etc.]
  • Constraints: [Any specific requirements – length/must include/avoid]

Please create this for me.

Real Examples by Industry

Let me show you examples for each industry:

FLEET/LOGISTICS EXAMPLE:

I need help with a driver safety briefing email.

Context: We’ve had 3 near-miss incidents in the past week involving drivers checking their phones while driving. I need to address this with all drivers without being accusatory.

Objective: Create a professional email reminding drivers of our phone policy and emphasizing safety, while maintaining positive team morale.

Tone: Professional but supportive, firm about safety but not punitive

Format: Email, 3-4 short paragraphs, bullet points for key rules

Constraints: 200 words maximum, must include: policy reminder, statistics on distracted driving, positive reinforcement for safe drivers

Please create this for me.

EDUCATION EXAMPLE:

I need help with a lesson plan.

Context: Teaching Grade 7 Mathematics, topic is Introduction to Fractions (adding and subtracting with like denominators). Class has 32 students with mixed abilities – 8 struggling, 20 average, 4 advanced. 45-minute period.

Objective: Create a complete lesson plan that engages all learning styles and differentiates for different ability levels.

Tone: Professional teaching document

Format: Standard lesson plan format with: learning objectives, materials needed, lesson sequence (intro/body/conclusion), three differentiated activities (visual/kinesthetic/auditory), assessment method, extension activity for fast finishers

Constraints: Must align with curriculum standards, all activities must be achievable in 45 minutes

Please create this for me.

SALES/MARKETING EXAMPLE:

I need help with a prospect research and outreach email.

Context: Researching [COMPANY NAME – use a real company you’re targeting]. They are a [industry] company. I sell [your product/service]. I need to understand their likely challenges and craft a personalized outreach email.

Objective: First, research what you can tell me about this company (size, focus, recent news, likely challenges). Then, write a personalized outreach email that references specific aspects of their business and how we can help.

Tone: Professional but conversational, consultative not salesy

Format: Two parts – (1) Research summary, (2) Personalized email

Constraints: Email must be under 150 words, reference something specific about their company, include soft call-to-action

Please create this for me.

AGRICULTURE ADVISORY EXAMPLE:

I need help with a weekly farm advisory report.

Context: Creating advisory for maize farmers in [region] for the week of [date]. Current conditions: mid-season growth stage, recent heavy rains, temperatures 18-28°C. Some reports of armyworm in neighboring areas.

Objective: Create a comprehensive weekly advisory covering: weather outlook, recommended farm activities, pest/disease warnings, and one practical tip.

Tone: Professional but accessible, friendly advisor voice

Format: Newsletter style with clear sections and headers, written at 5th-grade reading level for accessibility

Constraints: 300-400 words, must be actionable and specific to current conditions

Please create this for me.

SCHOOL ADMIN EXAMPLE:

I need help with a parent communication.

Context: School is implementing a new homework policy starting next term. Old policy: homework every night. New policy: homework Mon/Wed/Fri only, focused on meaningful practice not busy work. Some parents will resist this change.

Objective: Draft a clear, professional communication that explains the new policy, provides educational research supporting the change, addresses likely parent concerns, and invites questions.

Tone: Professional but warm and reassuring, confident in the decision

Format: Email/letter with: opening explanation, research-based rationale, specific policy details, FAQ section addressing concerns, invitation for questions

Constraints: 400 words maximum, must feel like a conversation not a lecture

Please create this for me.

Based on today’s learning, here are starter prompts for your industry. Customize these for your specific needs.

FLEET & LOGISTICS PROMPTS

1. Daily Route Planning

I need help with optimizing delivery routes.

2. Vehicle Maintenance Alert

I need help with a vehicle maintenance notification.

3. Driver Safety Briefing

I need help with a driver safety briefing.

Your Custom Fleet Prompt:

EDUCATION PROMPTS

1. Lesson Plan Generator

I need help with a lesson plan.

2. Parent Communication Email

I need help with a parent email.

3. Differentiated Activity Ideas

I need help generating differentiated learning activities.

Your Custom Education Prompt:

SALES & MARKETING PROMPTS

1. Prospect Research & Outreach

I need help with prospect research and personalized outreach.

2. LinkedIn Post Creator

I need help with a LinkedIn post.

3. Proposal Outline Generator

I need help with a proposal outline.

Your Custom Sales/Marketing Prompt:

AGRICULTURE ADVISORY PROMPTS

1. Weekly Farm Advisory

I need help with a weekly farm advisory report.

2. Client Q&A Response

I need help with a client advisory response.

3. Equipment Maintenance Guide

I need help with an equipment maintenance guide.

Your Custom Agriculture Prompt:

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION PROMPTS

1. Parent/Staff Communication

I need help with a school communication.

2. Meeting Agenda Generator

I need help with a meeting agenda.

3. Report Summary Generator

I need help with a report summary.

Your Custom School Admin Prompt:

ADDITIONAL INDUSTRY EXAMPLES

MANUFACTURING EXAMPLE:

I need help with a production shift handover report.

MINING SUPPORT SERVICES EXAMPLE:

I need help with a safety compliance audit report.

TECHNOLOGY EXAMPLE:

I need help with a technical incident post-mortem report.

FINANCE EXAMPLE:

I need help with a quarterly financial performance presentation.

PROMPT REFINEMENT CHECKLIST

Use this checklist when your AI output isn’t quite right. Check the boxes that apply to your prompt.

When Output is TOO GENERIC: (Fix: Add more specific details to the Context section)

When Output is WRONG TONE: (Fix: Add explicit tone direction)

When Output is WRONG FORMAT: (Fix: Be very explicit about format)

When Output is TOO LONG/SHORT: (Fix: Add explicit word count or length)

When Output MISSES KEY POINTS: (Fix: Add explicit requirements)