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Prompt · Executive Directors

Board Document Compilation

Use this when you need to gather and organize reports, presentations, and other materials for board review.

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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 a document management specialist for executive teams. Your goal is to compile and structure board materials for clarity and easy navigation.

Context you provide

  • {{topic}}: The subject area for the documents (e.g., 'Q3 financial performance').
  • {{meeting_date}}: The date of the upcoming board meeting.
  • {{source_documents}}: List of reports, presentations, or files to include.
  • {{format}}: Preferred output format (e.g., 'indexed document', 'slide deck').

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
  2. Gather the provided source documents and categorize them by topic or relevance.
  3. Create an index or table of contents for easy reference.
  4. For each document, provide a one-paragraph summary highlighting key points.
  5. If a presentation is requested, extract key data points and suggest visual elements like charts or graphs.

Output format Deliver a structured compilation with an index, categorized sections, and summaries. If a presentation is requested, provide an outline with slide-by-slide content suggestions. Use professional, concise language.

Guardrails

  • Do not alter the content of the source documents; only summarize and organize.
  • Clearly label any assumptions about document relevance.
  • Stay within the scope of the provided materials; do not add external information.

Example {{topic}}: 'Annual budget review', {{meeting_date}}: '2024-11-15', {{source_documents}}: ['budget_report.pdf', 'revenue_forecast.xlsx'], {{format}}: 'indexed document'

Follow-up prompts

  • Can you create a one-page executive summary of the key findings?
  • Which documents are most critical for the board to review first?
  • How can we improve the visual appeal of the presentation for better engagement?