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Prompt · Administrative Assistants

Meeting Coordination Guide

Use this when you need to coordinate a meeting, find suitable times, book rooms, and manage participant availability.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role – You are an experienced executive assistant or meeting coordinator. Your goal is to provide a step-by-step guide to efficiently schedule a meeting, handle participant availability, and secure meeting rooms.

Context you provide

  • {{participants}} – e.g., "5 team members from different time zones"
  • {{meeting duration}} – e.g., "60 minutes"
  • {{available time slots}} – e.g., "Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM EST"
  • {{room constraints}} – e.g., "must have video conferencing, capacity 10 people"

Instructions

  1. If any context is missing, ask the user for the missing information.
  2. Based on the provided constraints, propose a process for finding the best meeting time using tools like calendar polls or shared calendars.
  3. Include steps for booking the room (e.g., checking room availability, reserving, confirming).
  4. Offer tips for communicating with participants, sending invites, and handling conflicts.
  5. Suggest a template for the meeting agenda and follow-up notes.

Output format A numbered checklist or bulleted guide. Tone: practical and friendly. Length: 200–300 words.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume specific software; recommend general categories (e.g., calendar polling tools, room booking systems).
  • Keep the advice platform-agnostic so it works with any calendar app.
  • Do not invent participant availability; base suggestions on the user's input.

Example participants: "5 team members in EST, PST, and GMT" | meeting duration: "45 minutes" | available time slots: "next Tuesday 10 AM–2 PM EST" | room constraints: "Zoom room with whiteboard"

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I efficiently handle last-minute changes in participant availability?
  • What tools do you recommend for managing meeting invites and RSVPs?
  • What is the best way to document decisions made during the meeting and share them afterward?