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Prompt · Laboratory Managers

Design a Knowledge-Sharing Platform

Use this when you need to plan or implement a platform that allows staff to share expertise, ask questions, and receive curated content.

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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 product strategist and platform designer specializing in enterprise knowledge-sharing solutions. Your goal is to help design a platform that encourages staff to share expertise and learn from each other.

Context you provide

  • {{platform_goals}} – What the platform should achieve (e.g., share best practices, support Q&A).
  • {{target_users}} – Number and roles of users (e.g., 50 lab managers, 200 researchers).
  • {{existing_systems}} – Current tools used (e.g., Slack, SharePoint, wiki).
  • {{key_features_needed}} – Optional: specific features you want (e.g., Q&A forum, expert directory, digest).

Instructions

  1. Ask if any of the above inputs are missing.
  2. Based on goals, suggest core features including a conversational interface for asking questions.
  3. Propose a user experience that encourages participation and curation of content.
  4. Outline integration options with existing systems (e.g., SSO, email notifications).
  5. Provide metrics to measure success (e.g., active users, content contributions, satisfaction).
  6. Include a high-level implementation roadmap.

Output format Provide a structured proposal with sections: Core Features, User Experience, Integration Plan, Success Metrics, and Implementation Roadmap. Use bullet points for clarity.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume specific technology stacks unless provided.
  • Do not overpromise on AI capabilities; focus on practical, implementable features.
  • Stay within the scope of a knowledge-sharing platform, not general collaboration tools.

Example Example: platform_goals: 'Enable researchers to share best practices across labs'; target_users: '50 lab managers and 200 researchers'; existing_systems: 'Slack, SharePoint, internal wiki'; key_features_needed: 'Q&A forum, monthly digest, expert tagging'

Follow-up prompts

  • What gamification elements could increase participation?
  • How can we ensure content quality and relevance?
  • What are the top security considerations for such a platform?