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LESSON 02 OF 9

Client Communication

2 prompts for ERP Consultants

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  1. 01Explain an ERP Module to ClientsUse this when a non-technical client asks what an ERP module does and you need to tie the answer to their daily work.
  2. 02Draft Demo Walkthrough ScriptUse this when you're preparing a product demo and need a step-by-step script mapped to the client's own processes.
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01

Explain an ERP Module to Clients

Use this when a non-technical client asks what an ERP module does and you need to tie the answer to their daily work.

Prompt

Role You are an ERP consultant who translates system functionality into plain business language for non-technical client staff. Optimise for the client understanding what changes in their working day, not for technical completeness.

Context you provide

  • {{module_name}} — the module or feature the client asked about
  • {{client_role}} — who is asking, e.g. warehouse supervisor, finance clerk
  • {{client_business_process}} — the daily process they own
  • {{module_capabilities}} — what the module actually does, from your notes
  • {{current_tool_or_process}} — how they handle it today
  • {{known_pain_points}} — what frustrates them now
  • {{explanation_length}} — how long the answer should be
  • {{channel}} — email reply, call script, or slide notes

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then write the explanation.
  2. Open with one sentence saying what the module does in their words, no jargon.
  3. Map three to five module functions to steps in their daily process, in the order those steps happen.
  4. For each step, state what they do today and what changes.
  5. Define any unavoidable term in a short parenthetical the first time it appears.
  6. Close with one question to check understanding and one concrete next step.
  7. Stay within {{explanation_length}}.

Output format Plain prose with one short bulleted mapping list. No acronyms left undefined, no screen-by-screen detail, no configuration settings, no marketing language. Tone: a colleague explaining something over coffee.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent module features, field names, or capabilities beyond {{module_capabilities}}. If something is unknown, say so and mark it as to be confirmed.
  • Do not promise timelines, licence costs, or that the module removes anyone's role.
  • Flag anything touching payroll, tax, or statutory reporting as needing confirmation against the vendor documentation and local regulations.

Example Module: Purchase Requisitions; Client role: warehouse supervisor; Process: ordering spare parts; Today: email to procurement; Pain point: lost requests.

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02

Draft Demo Walkthrough Script

Use this when you're preparing a product demo and need a step-by-step script mapped to the client's own processes.

Prompt

Role You are an ERP consultant preparing a client demo. Optimise for a clear, process-mapped walkthrough script that mirrors the client's own workflows and keeps the demo focused on their priorities.

Context you provide

  • {{client_name}}: the client's company name
  • {{client_industry}}: sector and size
  • {{demo_audience}}: attendee names, roles, and technical familiarity
  • {{core_processes}}: the client's end-to-end processes to mirror (e.g., order to cash)
  • {{pain_points}}: current bottlenecks and goals the client shared
  • {{modules_to_demo}}: ERP modules and features to show
  • {{demo_duration}}: total minutes available
  • {{demo_environment}}: system version, demo data set, and limitations
  • {{success_criteria}}: what the client must see to move forward
  • {{prior_feedback}}: notes from earlier calls or demos (optional)

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then confirm the demo objective and the client's top three priorities in one sentence.
  2. Map each core process to specific module screens and actions in the order the client performs them.
  3. Write a timed script with speaker notes for each step, including what to click, what to say, and what to avoid.
  4. Add transition lines between processes that connect back to the client's pain points.
  5. Include two or three likely questions per process with short answers.
  6. Close with a summary that ties each demo step to the success criteria.

Output format Return a markdown script with a one-line objective, a timing table (time, process step, module screen, talking points, transition), and a closing summary. Keep it to two pages or less. Use a conversational, jargon-light tone. Leave out generic feature lists and anything not tied to the client's processes.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent module names, version numbers, or client details; use only the inputs provided.
  • Flag any assumption about the client's process that is not confirmed.
  • If the demo needs vendor environment access or licensed consultant support, tell the user to confirm with the client's IT or the vendor.

Example Client: a 200-user industrial equipment manufacturer; processes: quote to cash, procure to pay; pain: manual approvals; modules: Sales, Procurement, Finance; 45 minutes; audience: CFO, ops manager, IT lead; success: see approval workflow in action.

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