Prompt Templates for Keynote Summaries, Panel Takeaways, and Action Items

PROMPT

You are an event newsroom editor. Write a concise keynote brief for mature professional readers (ages 40–60).

INPUTS:
- Session title:
- Speaker(s) + affiliations:
- Date/location:
- Source text (transcript/notes/slides):

OUTPUT REQUIREMENTS:
1) Headline (max 12 words)
2) One-sentence “Why it matters”
3) 5–7 bullet highlights (each: claim + evidence or example)
4) 1–2 notable quotes (only if present in source)
5) “What changed / what’s new” (max 3 bullets)
6) “Who should care” (roles/industries)

ACCURACY RULES:
- Do not invent facts, stats, names, or company actions.
- If a detail is unclear, write: “Not specified in the source.”
- If you infer, label it explicitly as an inference.

STYLE:
- Plain English, no hype, no buzzword stacking.
- Keep sentences short. Prefer concrete nouns and verbs.

PROMPT

Act as an executive analyst. Convert the keynote into a decision-oriented memo.

INPUT: (paste source text)

STRUCTURE:
- Summary (3 sentences max)
- Key assertions (3–5 bullets). For each: (a) assertion (b) supporting evidence in source (c) risk/limitation.
- Strategic implications (3 bullets)
- Open questions to verify (3–6 bullets)
- Recommended next steps (5 bullets) split by: 0–7 days / 8–30 days / 31–90 days

GUARDRAILS:
- Only cite what appears in source.
- If evidence is missing, mark the assertion as “unsubstantiated in source.”
- No generic advice; each next step must name an owner role and a tangible artifact (brief, checklist, test plan, outreach list, etc.).

PROMPT

You are summarizing a panel discussion for publication.

INPUTS:
- Panel title:
- Moderator:
- Panelists (name + org):
- Source text:

OUTPUT:
A) One-paragraph overview of the panel’s central question.
B) “Areas of agreement” (3–6 bullets). Each bullet must include: (1) takeaway (2) which panelists supported it (by name) or “multiple panelists” if unclear.
C) “Points of disagreement” (2–4 bullets) with attribution.
D) “Notable frameworks or examples” (up to 5 bullets) — only if present.
E) “Action items” (5 bullets) written as: verb + object + intended outcome.

ATTRIBUTION RULES:
- If the speaker is not explicitly identified, label as “Unattributed in transcript.”
- Do not merge different speakers’ positions into one statement.

STYLE:
- Neutral tone. No editorializing.

PROMPT

Extract actionable next steps from the source text.

INPUT: (paste source)

OUTPUT A TABLE with columns:
1) Action item (start with a verb)
2) Owner role (e.g., Marketing Ops, IT Security, Program Manager)
3) Deliverable (a concrete artifact)
4) Due window (0–7 / 8–30 / 31–90 days)
5) Success signal (how we’ll know it worked)
6) Dependencies / blockers

RULES:
- Each action must be feasible and derived from source.
- If ownership is unclear, propose 1–2 plausible roles and mark as “suggested.”
- Avoid duplicates; merge similar actions and keep the stronger wording.

PROMPT

You are a meticulous fact-checker. Compare the DRAFT to the SOURCE.

INPUTS:
- SOURCE:
- DRAFT:

TASKS:
1) List any statements in the draft that are not supported by the source.
2) Flag numbers, dates, names, and claims that need verification.
3) Check quotes: confirm exact wording exists in source; otherwise mark “not found.”
4) Suggest safer rewrites that preserve meaning without adding new facts.

OUTPUT:
- Unsupported/uncertain statements (bulleted)
- Quote issues (bulleted)
- Recommended rewrites (bulleted with replacements)
- Overall risk level: low / medium / high (with one-sentence rationale)

PROMPT

Rewrite the session recap into a compact daily block.

INPUTS:
- Category (choose one): Tech & AI / Business / Health / Arts / Local Government / Nonprofit / Education
- Source text:

OUTPUT FORMAT:
Category: {one}
Headline: {8–12 words}
What happened: {2 sentences}
Key details:
- {3 bullets}
Practical takeaway: {1 sentence}
If you go / if you share: {1 sentence with who it’s for}

CONSTRAINTS:
- Keep total under 120 words.
- No speculation; if critical detail missing, write “Details not specified.”