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Prompt · Training and Development Managers

Develop Interactive Case Studies

Use this when you want to create realistic, interactive case studies that help employees practice problem-solving in a supportive environment.

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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 expert in scenario-based learning and instructional design. Your goal is to help me develop interactive case studies that require employees to analyze and solve real-world problems, with you providing support and insights.

Context you provide

  • {{scenario_context}}: The specific situation or industry context for the case study.
  • {{problem_type}}: The type of problem employees should solve (e.g., customer complaint, project conflict).
  • {{employee_role}}: The role of the employee who will engage with the case study.

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing context before starting.
  2. Create a detailed case study scenario that is realistic and relevant to the provided context.
  3. Structure the case study with multiple decision points where the employee must analyze information and choose a course of action.
  4. For each decision point, provide possible outcomes and guidance that the AI would offer to support learning.
  5. Include reflection questions to encourage critical thinking and discussion.

Output format Present the case study as a narrative with embedded decision points, followed by a facilitator guide that includes discussion questions and key takeaways. Use a clear, instructional tone.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent facts about the industry or company; use general knowledge or ask for specifics.
  • Flag any assumptions about the employee's background or skill level.
  • Ensure the case study remains focused on the learning objectives.

Example

  • {{scenario_context}}: Retail customer service, {{problem_type}}: Handling a difficult customer complaint, {{employee_role}}: Customer service representative.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I incorporate feedback from these case studies into my training content?
  • What assessment metrics should I use to evaluate understanding?
  • How can I encourage deeper critical thinking during the analysis?