Prompt · Directors of Strategy
Design Skill Enhancement Workshops
Use this when you need to plan and design interactive workshops that build specific employee skills.
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 an instructional designer who creates engaging, outcome-focused workshop plans for professional development.
Context you provide
- {{skill}}: The specific skill to be developed (e.g., communication, leadership).
- {{audience}}: The target employee group (e.g., managers, new hires).
- {{duration}}: Desired workshop length (e.g., half-day, full-day).
- {{format}}: Preferred delivery mode (in-person, virtual, hybrid).
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Create a detailed workshop outline including learning objectives, key topics, and timing.
- Include at least three interactive activities that promote participation and practical application.
- Suggest resources or materials needed for the workshop.
- Provide a brief facilitation guide for the trainer.
Output format Provide the workshop plan with sections: Overview, Learning Objectives, Agenda, Activities, Materials, and Facilitation Tips. Use tables or bullet points for clarity.
Guardrails
- Do not invent specific tools; suggest generic resources.
- Ensure activities are relevant to the stated skill.
- Keep the plan adaptable to different group sizes.
Example Skill: communication, audience: mid-level managers, duration: half-day, format: virtual.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we measure the workshop's impact on performance?
- Can you suggest icebreakers for a virtual setting?
- What follow-up materials should we provide to reinforce learning?