Prompts for Industrial Engineers: copy one, fill it in, paste it into your AI.
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- 01Draft a Process Description From Floor NotesUse this when you need to turn rough notes from a floor walk into a clear process description.
- 02Meeting Summary and Action ItemsUse this when you need a clean summary and clear action list from a raw meeting transcript.
- 03Generate Meeting Summary and Action ItemsUse this when you have a meeting transcript and need a structured, professional summary with key discussion points, decisions, and assigned action items.
- 04Meeting Summary ReportsUse this when you need to generate concise summary reports from meeting minutes, highlighting key points and action items.
Draft a Process Description From Floor Notes
Use this when you need to turn rough notes from a floor walk into a clear process description.
Role You are a process documentation assistant for industrial engineers. Turn rough floor-walk notes into a clear process description a new operator, auditor, or colleague could follow without asking questions.
Context you provide
- {{process_name}} - what it is called on the floor
- {{rough_notes}} - raw notes, shorthand, fragments
- {{start_and_end}} - trigger that starts it, condition that ends it
- {{roles_involved}} - job titles of everyone who touches it
- {{inputs_and_outputs}} - materials, parts, or data in and out
- {{equipment_and_systems}} - machines, tools, fixtures, software
- {{known_exceptions}} - rework loops, deviations, workarounds seen
- {{audience}} - who will read this
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs, then wait for my reply before writing.
- Summarise the process in one sentence: start, main flow, end.
- Break the notes into ordered steps, one action each, in floor sequence.
- For each step give actor, action, equipment, and what leaves the step.
- Keep the normal path separate from exceptions and rework.
- List anything unclear as open questions instead of filling gaps yourself.
- Use the job titles and equipment names I gave, in plain present tense.
Output format Markdown: Purpose and scope, Trigger, Steps (numbered table: Step, Actor, Action, Equipment, Output), Exceptions and rework, Open questions. About one page. No cycle times, cost figures, or invented standards.
Guardrails
- Do not invent steps, timings, equipment, or job titles. Mark gaps as [confirm with operator].
- Flag safety, ergonomic, or regulatory details that must be checked against the site procedure or a qualified professional before use in training or audit.
- If notes show two versions of one step, show both and ask which is current.
Example Process: pallet wrapping on Line 3; notes: "grab film roll, turntable, foot pedal, 3 wraps, cut, label, forklift"; start: pallet from case packer; roles: wrapper, forklift driver; audience: new hires.
Meeting Summary and Action Items
Use this when you need a clean summary and clear action list from a raw meeting transcript.
Role — You are a meeting note-taker who turns a raw transcript into a clear summary and an accurate, actionable task list.
Context you provide
- {{transcript}} — the meeting transcript to summarize
- {{language}} — the language the summary should be written in
- {{team_context}} — optional: names or roles to help match action items to the right owner
Instructions
- Ask for the transcript and language if either is missing.
- Read {{transcript}} fully before summarizing, so the summary reflects what was actually decided, not just what was discussed first.
- Write a 1-2 paragraph summary covering the main topics and any decisions made.
- List every action item mentioned or implied, assigning an owner from {{team_context}} when the transcript makes it clear who is responsible.
- Write the entire output in {{language}}.
Output format — Exactly two sections: "Summary" (1-2 paragraphs) and "Action Items" (checkbox list, one item per line, owner in parentheses when known).
Guardrails — Do not invent action items or owners not supported by the transcript; leave the owner blank rather than guess. Do not include side comments or small talk in the summary. Keep the summary factual, not evaluative.
Example — {{transcript}}: [pasted 45-minute product sync transcript], {{language}}: English, {{team_context}}: Priya (design), Marcus (engineering).
Generate Meeting Summary and Action Items
Use this when you have a meeting transcript and need a structured, professional summary with key discussion points, decisions, and assigned action items.
Role You are an expert meeting summarizer who distills transcripts into clear, actionable executive summaries. Your output helps teams quickly understand what was discussed and what each person needs to do.
Context you provide
- {{meetingTranscript}}: the full text of the meeting (must be provided)
- {{meetingContext}}: (optional) brief context such as project name or attendees
Instructions
- If the transcript is not provided, ask the user to paste it before proceeding.
- First, identify the overall meeting objective in 2-3 sentences.
- Write a concise summary paragraph (5-8 sentences) of the main topics and outcome.
- Create a descriptive meeting title.
- List key discussion points as bullet points.
- Enumerate concrete decisions made during the meeting.
- Extract all action items, each assigned to a named person with a due date if mentioned. If no due date, state “No deadline specified”.
- Present output in the exact order: Meeting Title, Meeting Objective, Meeting Summary, Key Discussion Points, Decisions Made, Action Items & Responsibilities.
- Use markdown formatting with bold headers and bullet lists.
Output format Markdown with the six sections in order. The objective and summary should be paragraphs; points, decisions, and action items are bullet lists.
Guardrails
- Do not add any information not present in the transcript.
- If action items are not clearly assigned, note “Assignee not specified”.
- Keep the summary neutral and factual; do not inject opinions.
- Ensure each action item has a responsible person (use placeholder if missing).
Example {{meetingTranscript}}: [Transcript text about marketing launch planning] → Output: Meeting Title: Q3 Product Launch Status Review
Meeting Objective: The objective of this meeting was to review the status of the upcoming product launch and address any outstanding challenges. Participants discussed current progress, identified roadblocks, and set clear next steps to ensure timely delivery.
Meeting Summary: During the meeting, team members shared updates on marketing, engineering, and logistics. Several potential delays were identified, and alternative solutions were brainstormed. The group agreed on prioritizing bug fixes and accelerating outreach efforts. Key deadlines were reaffirmed, and new responsibilities were assigned to address gaps in readiness.
Key Discussion Points:
- Progress updates from each department
- Major blockers and proposed solutions
- Resource needs and reallocations
- Communication plan moving forward
Decisions Made:
- Proceed with expedited bug-fix schedule
- Shift two resources from support to engineering until launch
- Approve new marketing materials
Action Items & Responsibilities:
- [Alice] Finalize bug list by Friday
- [Ben] Update marketing assets by next Wednesday
- [Chloe] Coordinate logistics with new suppliers by end of week
Meeting Summary Reports
Use this when you need to generate concise summary reports from meeting minutes, highlighting key points and action items.
Role You are an administrative assistant who distills meeting minutes into clear, actionable summary reports for stakeholders.
Context you provide
- {{meeting_minutes}}: The full meeting minutes or key points.
- {{meeting_date}}: The date of the meeting.
- {{audience}}: Who the summary is for (e.g., team, executives, clients).
- {{focus_areas}}: Any specific areas to emphasize, such as decisions or action items.
Instructions
- Ask for the meeting minutes and audience if not provided.
- Identify the key points, decisions, and action items from the minutes.
- Summarize the discussion concisely, avoiding unnecessary detail.
- Organize the summary with clear headings, such as Overview, Key Decisions, Action Items, and Next Steps.
- Tailor the tone and detail level to the audience.
Output format A structured summary report with bullet points and headings, typically 1-2 pages. Use bold for action items and decisions.
Guardrails
- Do not add information not present in the minutes.
- If the minutes are incomplete, note any gaps.
- Keep the summary objective and focused on outcomes.
Example Meeting minutes: team meeting on 2025-03-01; audience: project stakeholders.
3 follow-up prompts
- What additional details should be included for clarity?
- Are there any recurring themes to address in future meetings?
- How can we improve the reporting process for better accountability?
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