30/09/2025
Prompting Style Playbook
Most people think prompting is just about asking AI a question. But the way you ask makes a massive difference in the quality of the output.
That’s why we put together a simple Prompting Playbook: 5 Moves to Try – a quick routine to explore different styles and see what works best for you.
Here’s a simple example:
Task: Draft a LinkedIn post on sustainability in business.
01 Zero-Shot ’n “Write a LinkedIn post on sustainability in business.”
Outcome: A generic post.
02 Few-Shot ’n Add 2–3 example posts you like.
Outcome: Tone and structure align better with your style.
03 Chain-of-Thought ’n Ask: “Explain step by step why sustainability matters for businesses before drafting the post.”
Outcome: More logical and persuasive content.
04 Role Prompting ’n “Write as if you are a sustainability consultant advising executives.”
Outcome: Authority and credibility increase.
05 Self-Check ’n “Now review your post, suggest 2 improvements, and rewrite.”
Outcome: Sharper, polished result.
Think of these like warm-up drills you don’t need to use all of them every time, but rotating through can spark better insights and more reliable results.
The real magic? Treating prompting like a skill you can practice, not a one-off trick.
