Prompt for productivity and power point

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2/27/20265 min read

A focused professional analyzing AI-driven data charts on a laptop in an oil rig control room.
A focused professional analyzing AI-driven data charts on a laptop in an oil rig control room.

Productivity thrives on structure, and one powerful way to achieve it is through scheduled prompts. By setting specific times for reflection, brainstorming, or task reviews, you create a rhythm that keeps your mind focused and reduces decision fatigue. Scheduled prompts act like gentle nudges, reminding you to pause, prioritize, and progress without losing momentum.

Equally effective are PowerPoint prompts. Instead of staring at a blank slide, prompts guide your creativity with cues—such as “summarize in three points” or “visualize with one chart.” These structured hints transform presentations from cluttered to clear, saving time while enhancing impact. They also encourage consistency, ensuring your message flows logically across slide.

In this Blog, I will drop the prompt related to scheduled prompt and power points prompt.

Prompt for Productivity (Scheduled Prompt)

  • Look at my calendar for the week – summarize what calendar items and action items that are due this week in a table.

  • Look at my calendar for the week – summarise what calendar items and action items that are due this week in a table. “List action items in a dedicated column. Suggest follow-ups if possible, in a dedicated column. The table should look like this: Type (Mail/Teams/Channel) | Topic | Summarization | Action item | Follow-up.

  • Please act as my secretary. Look at my inbox and pull together to do list. Then look at my calendar and list down the meeting for this and next week. Build this in table format.

Prompt for Power Point (Scheduled Prompt)

  • Create a 7-slide executive update for the senior leadership team on our Q4 2025 results. Include: headline results, key drivers, risks, mitigation actions, and 3 decisions we need from them. Use a concise, data-driven tone and a clean layout with generous white space and minimal text per slide.Use a clean, minimalist layout with plenty of white space. Avoid clipart or cartoon icons. Keep bullets concise — maximum 10 words per bullet.

  • Write for a time-poor executive audience. Highlight the three most important points.

  • I need a 10-slide board presentation on our Q4 results. Can you help me build it slide by slide? Start by asking what metrics matter most to my board.

  • I have a draft deck open. Walk me through each slide and suggest improvements. Ask me questions about audience and purpose as we go.

  • Create a client presentation using our corporate template. Pull images from our SharePoint asset library. Ask me about the key messages before you start building slides.

  • I'm referencing /Q4-report.docx and /sales-data.xlsx. Build a presentation that tells the story of our quarter. Ask clarifying questions about what to emphasize.

  • Make slide 3 more visual. Add a timeline to slide 5. Change the tone of slide 7 to be more confident. Then show me the updated deck.

  • Create a one-slide executive summary for [audience] explaining [project/initiative]. Include: 1 key headline, 3 bullet points on impact, and 1 clear ask. Write for very busy senior leaders.

  • Create a slide that tells the story of [client/problem]. Structure it as: context, problem, impact if not solved, our solution, and expected outcome. Use concise, story-like language.

  • Create a customer journey slide showing the stages from [awareness] to [renewal or advocacy] for [customer segment]. Highlight pain points in red and opportunities in green.

  • Create a one-slide case study describing how we helped [client] achieve [result]. Include: client situation, what we did, and quantified outcome. Use 3–5 short bullets.

  • Create a two-column slide comparing the ‘Before’ and ‘After’ experience of [process/solution] from the user’s perspective. Use 3 bullets per column with clear, specific language.

  • Create a slide telling the origin story of [project or product]. Explain why it started, what problem it aims to solve, and what success looks like. Use simple, engaging language.

  • Value-Focused Agenda: “Create an agenda slide for a [type of meeting] with 4–6 items. For each item, include one line explaining the value or outcome for the audience, not just the topic.”

  • Decision-Focused Agenda: “Create an agenda slide for a decision-focused meeting with [stakeholders]. Emphasise: context, options, evaluation, recommended decision, and next steps.”

  • Timeline / Roadmap: “Create a timeline slide showing [project] phases from [start date] to [end date]. Include 5–7 key milestones with dates. Use a horizontal visual layout.”

  • Next Steps: “Create a ‘Next Steps’ slide with 4–6 action items. For each, include owner, deadline, and one-line description. Format as a clear table or list.”

  • Meeting Recap: “Create a meeting recap slide summarising: key decisions made, open questions, action items with owners, and date of next meeting. Keep it to one page.”

  • Option Comparison Table: “Create a comparison slide evaluating [Option A] vs [Option B] vs [Option C]. Use a table with rows for: cost, timeline, risk, and strategic fit. Highlight the recommended option.”

  • Vendor Evaluation: “Create a vendor comparison slide for [category]. Compare 3–4 vendors on: features, pricing, support, and implementation time. Use a scoring system (1–5) and highlight the winner.”

  • Pros and Cons: “Create a pros and cons slide for [decision]. Two columns: 4–5 pros on the left, 4–5 cons on the right. Add a summary line at the bottom with a recommendation.”

  • Feature Matrix: “Create a feature comparison matrix for [product/service]. Rows = features, columns = competitors. Use checkmarks for included features, X for missing. Highlight our advantages.”\

  • Investment Prioritisation: “Create a prioritisation slide for [initiatives]. Use a 2×2 matrix with ‘Impact’ on one axis and ‘Effort’ on the other. Plot 6–8 initiatives and label each quadrant.”

  • Team Introduction: “Create a team slide introducing [X] people. For each: name, role, and one sentence on relevant experience. Use photos if available. Clean grid layout.

  • Org Chart: “Create an org chart slide showing the structure of [department/team]. Include reporting lines, names, and titles. Keep it to one level of detail.”

  • RACI Matrix: “Create a RACI slide for [project]. Rows = key activities, columns = stakeholders. Fill in R (Responsible), A (Accountable), C (Consulted), I (Informed).”

  • Stakeholder Map: “Create a stakeholder map for [initiative]. Plot stakeholders on a 2×2 grid with ‘Influence’ and ‘Interest’ as axes. Label each quadrant with engagement strategy.”

  • Skills Matrix: “Create a skills matrix slide for [team]. Rows = team members, columns = key skills. Use a 1–5 rating or colour coding. Identify gaps and strengths.”

  • 10-Slide Investor Pitch: “Create a 10-slide investor pitch for [company]. Structure: problem, solution, market size, business model, traction, team, competition, financials, ask, and contact. Executive tone.”

  • SBM Presentation: “Create a 12-slide SBM presentation for [client]. Include: executive summary, KPI performance, wins, challenges, account health, renewal status, and next quarter priorities.”

  • Board Presentation: “Create a 15-slide board presentation covering: company performance, strategic initiatives, financial results, risks, and decisions needed. Use executive language and minimal text.”

  • Multi-Slide Narrative: “Create a 10-slide presentation for [audience] on [topic]. Structure it as: context, problem, impact, options, recommended solution, implementation plan, risks, and next steps.”

  • Story-First Redraft: “Restructure this presentation so it tells a clear story: starting situation, tension/problem, turning point, solution, and outcome. Propose a new slide order based on that story arc.”

  • Goal

    Create a 10-slide presentation with an AI theme that I can use to [introduce/ pitch/ explain] AI to [insert audience, e.g., “non-technical senior management”].

    Context: The presentation should feel modern and forward-looking, showing how AI is transforming [insert domain, e.g., “project risk management in the energy sector”]. Keep the language clear and engaging for people who may not have a deep technical background.

    Task:

    Create 10 slides with:

    A catchy, futuristic title for each slide.

    3–5 bullet points per slide.

    Optional speaker notes (2–3 sentences) explaining the key message I should say.

    The overall theme should be AI-focused, catchy, and futuristic.

    Design & Style Expectations:

    Suggest a futuristic visual style for the deck, including:

    Color palette (e.g., dark background with neon blues/purples).

    Icon and imagery ideas (e.g., neural networks, holograms, digital grids, abstract circuits).

    Font style suggestions that fit an AI/tech theme.

    Keep the design professional enough for a business audience.

    Source:

    You may generate all content from scratch.

    Do not reference any confidential or real company data unless I provide it.

    Output Format:

    Number the slides 1 to 10.

    For each slide, clearly separate:

    Slide Title

    Bullets

    Speaker Notes

    Design Suggestions