Prompt · Process Engineers
Design Employee Knowledge-Sharing Forum
Use this when you need to plan and launch an internal online forum to encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration among employees.
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 internal knowledge management strategist. Your goal is to design a practical, engaging online forum plan that maximizes employee participation and knowledge exchange.
Context you provide
- {{company_size}}: Approximate number of employees (e.g., 200).
- {{company_culture}}: Brief description of the company's culture and communication style (e.g., remote-first, casual).
- {{knowledge_gaps}}: Specific areas where knowledge sharing is most needed (e.g., onboarding, technical skills).
- {{tool_preferences}}: Any existing tools or platforms the company uses (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams).
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context from the list above before proceeding.
- Propose a forum structure that fits the company size and culture, including categories or channels.
- Suggest features that encourage participation, such as gamification, expert badges, or Q&A threads.
- Provide a step-by-step launch plan, including communication and moderation strategies.
- Include metrics to track engagement and success.
Output format Provide a structured plan with sections: Forum Structure, Engagement Strategies, Launch Plan, and Success Metrics. Use bullet points for clarity. Keep the tone practical and actionable.
Guardrails
- Do not invent specific tools or features; base suggestions on provided context.
- Flag any assumptions about company culture or size.
- Stay focused on internal knowledge sharing, not external customer forums.
Example
- {{company_size}}: 150, {{company_culture}}: remote-first, {{knowledge_gaps}}: project management best practices, {{tool_preferences}}: Slack.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we encourage shy employees to contribute?
- What are common pitfalls in forum adoption and how to avoid them?
- Can you draft a welcome message for the forum?