Prompt · Executive Directors
Board Document Compilation
Use this when you need to gather and organize reports, presentations, and other materials for board review.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- 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
- Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
- Gather the provided source documents and categorize them by topic or relevance.
- Create an index or table of contents for easy reference.
- For each document, provide a one-paragraph summary highlighting key points.
- 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?