Day 17: Agent User Messages - The Art of Agent Communication

"Create a calendar event for tomorrow at 2 PM"

"Create a calendar event for tomorrow at 2 PM with the client we discussed yesterday - include the project proposal as agenda item"

"Prepare for tomorrow's client meeting at 2 PM: research their recent announcements,
update the project proposal based on our last conversation, and create a follow-up task list based on likely outcomes"

Good: "Research our top 3 competitors' pricing strategies, focusing on their enterprise tiers.
 I need this for our pricing review meeting next week - include key differentiators and market positioning."

Poor: "Look up competitor pricing"

Good: "Create a Slack message for the #engineering channel announcing our API v2.0 release.
Include the key improvements (performance, new endpoints, breaking changes) and link to the migration guide. Schedule it for 9 AM tomorrow."

Poor: "Post about the API release"

Good: "Analyze last quarter's sales pipeline data from HubSpot.
I want to understand our conversion rates by source, identify which stages have the biggest drop-offs, and recommend 3 specific improvements for next quarter."

Poor: "Look at sales data"

1. Initial request: "Help me prepare for tomorrow's board meeting"

2. Add context: "Help me prepare for tomorrow's board meeting where we're discussing Q4 performance and 2025 strategy"

3. Add specifics: "Help me prepare for tomorrow's board meeting on Q4 performance and 2025 strategy.
I need: current metrics summary, comparison to goals, key wins/challenges, and our top 3 strategic priorities for next year"

4. Add constraints: "Help me prepare for tomorrow's board meeting on Q4 performance and 2025 strategy.
I need: current metrics summary, comparison to goals, key wins/challenges, and our top 3 strategic priorities for next year.
Keep everything concise - the deck should be 10 slides max, and focus on actionable insights rather than raw data."

1. "Research successful product launches in our space over the last year - what tactics, timelines, and channels did they use?"

2. "Based on that research and our product features, create a high-level launch timeline with key milestones"

3. "For each milestone, identify what assets we'll need, who's responsible, and what success looks like"

4. "Create a detailed project plan for the first 4 weeks with specific tasks and deadlines"

"I need to create a customer onboarding email sequence.
First, analyze our current customer feedback to identify the top 3 onboarding pain points.
Then, draft email templates that address each pain point.
Finally, suggest an automation workflow in HubSpot to deliver these emails based on user behavior."

"Create a competitive analysis report.
After you gather the initial research, summarize your findings and ask if I want
 you to dive deeper into any specific areas before proceeding to the full report."

1. "What are the main approaches to improving our customer retention?"

2. "Focus on the top 3 approaches - give me specific tactics for each"

3. "For the email engagement approach, create a detailed implementation plan"

4. "Draft the first email in that sequence targeting customers who haven't used our key features"

"That analysis is helpful, but I need more focus on the financial impact.
Can you redo the recommendations section with specific revenue/cost projections for each suggestion?"

"I appreciate the comprehensive research, but let's refocus on the original
question about pricing strategy. Can you distill those findings into 3 actionable pricing adjustments we could implement this quarter?"

Research [topic] for [purpose/context].
Focus on [specific aspects].
I need this by [deadline] for [intended use].
Format as [output type] and include [specific elements].

Analyze [data source] to answer [specific question].
Consider [key factors] and provide [output format].
Include recommendations prioritized by [criteria].

Create [deliverable] for [audience/purpose].
Use [style/tone] and include [required elements].
Format should be [specifications] and optimized for [intended use].

"Run my weekly [department] review: check progress on active projects, identify any blockers, summarize key metrics vs. goals,
and flag anything needing my attention this week."

"Prepare me for [meeting type] with [attendees] about [topic].
 Include: recent context about [relevant area], talking points for [specific agenda items], and potential questions I might face."

"Create a project status update for [project] covering progress since [last update],
current status vs. timeline, upcoming milestones, and any risks or blockers."

"Building on the competitive analysis we discussed yesterday,
now create a positioning strategy that addresses the gaps we identified in our enterprise messaging."

"Draft this announcement from the perspective of our customer success team - they'll need to field questions about the changes,
so include likely concerns and talking points for addressing them."

"Given that we only have 2 weeks and a $5K budget,
what's the highest-impact marketing campaign we could run for this product launch?
Focus on tactics that leverage our existing assets and team expertise."

"Let's practice iterative problem-solving.
Start by giving me a high-level overview of [complex topic relevant to your work].
Then we'll drill down into specifics based on what I find most interesting or useful."