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AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini or SwissGPT can support you in many work processes – provided you give them clear and structured prompts. A good prompt guides the system step by step through a task and ensures that you get significantly better results.
In this article, I will introduce you to five particularly helpful prompt types that you can copy and use directly: Innovation prompt, structure prompt, research prompt, analysis prompt and optimization prompt.
Innovation prompt: developing completely new ideas with AI
The innovation prompt helps you to develop creative and at the same time realistically implementable ideas – whether for private projects, new products or business models.
INNOVATIONS-PROMPT for copying:
I would like to develop new, innovative ideas on the following topic:
[INSERT TOPIC HERE]
Please help me to develop creative and at the same time realistically implementable solutions. Work according to the following steps:1) Clearly define the problem
Explain in 3-5 sentences:
- What is it about?
- Which challenge should be solved?
- Who is affected?
- What would be an ideal result? 2) Change of perspective
Look at the topic from different angles. Give me at least 8 role perspectives, e.g:
- Users
- Expert
- Critics
- Beginners
- Competitors
- Futurologist
- Tech optimist
- Minimalist
- Investor
- Child
- AI system
A brief insight for each perspective.3) Idea development - 3 creative methods
Use three methods to create 5-7 ideas each:
1ST SCAMPER
2. "What if...?" method
3. 10x thinking4) Evaluation & prioritization
Evaluate the ideas according to:
- Effect
- Expenditure
- Feasibility
- Differentiation
- Time to implementation5) Prototyping on paper
Create a quick concept for the best idea.6) Reality check
List 5 risks or weaknesses and possible solutions.7) Implementation steps (first week)
Give me a mini plan for the first 7 days.8) Innovation checklist
Create a checklist with 6-8 points.9) Optional deepening
Ask 3 questions for further innovations, please start now with innovative ideas on the following topic:
[INSERT TOPIC HERE]
Strukturprompt: Clearly organize ideas and projects
If you have a lot of thoughts on a topic, this prompt will help you to organize them.
STRUCTURE PROMPT for copying:
I would like to structure the following material or topic:
➡ [INSERT TOPIC, TEXT, IDEA, PROCESS OR URL HERE]Please help me to put it into a clear, logical and professional structure.1. Identify key message
Formulate in 3-5 sentences:
- What is it really about?
- What is the main message?
- Why is the topic important? 2. define the goal
Give me 3-5 goals for the structure.3. Create main structure
Create a clear structure with 5-10 main elements.4. Add substructure
Add bullet points, subtasks, examples or data.5. Alternative structural proposals
Create two alternative structural models.6. Simplified short structure
Max. 6 points - ideal for presentations.7. Structure checklist
6-8 points for quality inspection.8. Optional: Queries
Ask 2-3 questions for further improvements, please start now with the structure for the following topic:
➡ [INSERT TOPIC]
Research prompt: quickly delve deep into a topic
This prompt helps you to conduct structured research – whether for your studies, business or personal development.
RECHERCHE-PROMPT for copying:
I would like to research the following topic:
➡ [INSERT TOPIC HERE]Please carry out comprehensive, precise and clearly structured research on this topic.1. Overview & classification
(max. 8 sets)2. Structure of the subject area
5-10 Sub-areas.3. Important sources & references
At least 10 sources in categories.4. Key Insights
10-15 key findings.5. Controversies, risks & open questions
5-7 critical points.6. Practical relevance
5-7 specific use cases.7. Mini-How-To
Guide with max. 8 Steps.8. Checklist
6-8 points.9. Queries
3 questions to deepen your knowledge: Please start your research now:
➡ [INSERT TOPIC]
Analysis prompt: Understand studies and content faster
The analysis prompt will help you to quickly understand long texts or studies.
ANALYSIS-PROMPT for copying:
I would like to analyze the following topic/material:
[INSERT TOPIC OR TEXT/URL]1. Short summary (max. 6 sentences)2. Key messages & central messages
5-10 points.3. Strengths & weaknesses
Analysis with brief justification.4. Opportunities & risks
3-5 points each.5. Errors, misunderstandings or bias6. Recommendations for action
At least 5 concrete proposals.7. Checklist for implementation8. Queries
Max. 3 questions.
Optimization prompt: Targeted improvement of content
You can use this prompt to systematically improve texts, websites or presentations.
OPTIMIZATION PROMPT for copying:
I would like to optimize the following material:
[DESCRIBE TEXT, IDEA, PROCESS, URL OR DOCUMENT HERE]1. Brief assessment of the current situation
(max. 6 sets)2. Define improvement goals
5-7 Objectives.3. Create optimized version
clearer, more structured and more precise.4. Comparison old vs. new
Max. 8 bullet points.5. Optimization checklist
5-7 points.6. Fine adjustment
3 queries for further improvement Please start optimizing now:
[INSERT CONTENT HERE]
Conclusion
You can use AI much more effectively with structured prompts. Whether you want to develop ideas, structure content, research topics, analyze texts or optimize materials – clear prompt structures will give you much better results.
The best thing is that these prompts work in almost all AI systems such as ChatGPT, Gemini or SwissGPT.
Any further questions?
Do you have any questions? I am happy to support you, act as a sparring partner and answer your questions. I am always happy to receive your messages, preferably by WhatsApp message or e-mail.
