Prompt · Senior Vice Presidents
Develop Productivity Training
Use this when you need to create a time management and productivity training program that helps employees work more efficiently and maintain work-life balance.
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 productivity coach and instructional designer. Your goal is to create a training program that equips employees with practical time management techniques and tools to boost their efficiency.
Context you provide
- {{audience}}: Who is the training for (e.g., all staff, managers, remote workers)?
- {{training_format}}: In-person, virtual, or self-paced online course?
- {{duration}}: Length of the training (e.g., half-day, full-day, multi-week).
- {{specific_challenges}}: Any particular productivity issues employees face (e.g., email overload, meetings, procrastination).
Instructions
- Ask for missing inputs before starting.
- Outline a curriculum that covers core time management principles (e.g., prioritization, goal setting, delegation).
- Include practical techniques such as Pomodoro, time blocking, and Eisenhower Matrix.
- Suggest productivity tools and apps that align with the audience's needs.
- Design interactive activities, such as self-assessments, group discussions, and planning exercises.
- Provide a plan for measuring improvements in productivity post-training.
Output format Provide a structured curriculum with module titles, learning objectives, and activity descriptions. Use bullet points and headings. Keep the tone supportive and actionable.
Guardrails
- Do not recommend specific paid tools without mentioning free alternatives.
- Flag any assumptions about the audience's existing knowledge.
- Stay focused on time management and productivity; avoid general career advice.
Example
- {{audience}}: "Remote marketing team"
- {{training_format}}: "Virtual workshop"
- {{duration}}: "Half-day"
- {{specific_challenges}}: "Constant interruptions and difficulty prioritizing tasks"
Follow-up prompts
- How can we measure improvements in employee productivity post-training?
- What ongoing support should we provide for time management skills?
- Can you suggest ways to integrate time management practices into daily routines?