Writing prompts that generate great results from AI

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Writing prompts that generate great results from AI
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  • Effective use of enterprise AI tools like Glean requires well-crafted prompts, which are instructions in natural language that help the AI produce the desired results.
  • Writing the perfect prompt is an evolving skill that involves clear and comprehensive directions, proper output formatting, identifying an audience, and specifying relevant sources.
  • Mastering prompt engineering can significantly enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and improve workplace efficiency by leveraging AI's capabilities.

Recent advancements in AI have revolutionized the way organizations unlock the value of their knowledge and maximize workforce potential. By leveraging large language models and advanced information retrieval, the days of manually searching through thousands of files, struggling with first drafts, and spending hours researching are over. Now, you can ask your questions or requests and get quick answers. You won't need to search through documents or ask colleagues.

However, the effective use of enterprise AI tools hinges on clear and comprehensive directions written by the user. AI platforms like Glean are adept at helping workers create, discover, organize, summarize, and accelerate workflows, but they require well-crafted prompts to do so. Prompts are essentially instructions made in conversational, natural language that contain all the necessary components to help the AI produce the desired result. 

Writing the perfect prompt is an evolving skill that often takes time, repetition, and practice. To assist you in this journey, we’ve compiled a handy guide to help you get started with writing prompts. This guide will ensure your AI assistant delivers the answers you need to perform your best work, making the process of writing prompts more accessible and efficient. You’ll learn: 

  • What everyday tasks you can perform and goals you can achieve using AI
  • How Glean’s AI prompting capabilities function 
  • All the components necessary to build an effective prompt that enables AI to deliver great results, such as:some text
    • Proper output formatting and specification
    • Identifying an audience for the AI to target 
    • Specifying and tagging sources relevant for each step of a prompt
    • …and much more! 
  • Real examples of everyday prompts you can put to use today
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Understanding what goes into a great prompt helps produce great results

Mastering the art of writing prompts is essential for unlocking the full potential of AI tools like Glean. While prompt engineering can be challenging, with clear and comprehensive instructions, users can achieve remarkable results. 

Our latest guide enables you to do just that by providing a foundational understanding of how to craft effective prompts, helping you to automate and streamline your daily tasks more efficiently. By leveraging Glean’s next-generation prompting suite, you can explore, customize, and share prompts to suit your specific needs. The capabilities are vast, and there’s no better time to start harnessing the power of AI for your work. Remember, the key to successful AI interaction lies in the clarity and detail of your prompts. Happy prompting! 

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Looking to learn more about prompting and Glean in general? Check out our prompt library, and sign up for a demo today! 

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