Book 1 · Chapter 3: How to Talk to AI
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The CRAFT Card
- C
- Context
Set the scene. What's the situation, and what's going on?
- R
- Role
Tell AI who to be in this conversation.
- A
- Ask
Be specific about what you need.
- F
- Format
Tell it how to structure the output.
- T
- Tone
How should it sound?
From the CRAFT Formula section.
Example-prompt pack
- CRAFT in action: the weekly status update
I need a weekly status update email for my team of 12 at a logistics company. This week: we launched the new route optimization tool (on time), resolved the driver shortage issue in the Northeast region by partnering with two new contractors, but the warehouse inventory audit is behind by three days because of the software migration. Tone should be upbeat but honest: celebrate the wins, own the delay, and give a clear plan for catching up. Keep it under 300 words.
- CRAFT in action: the meal plan
I need five weeknight dinners for a family of four. Two adults, a 15-year-old boy who eats everything, and an 11-year-old girl who's vegetarian (but the rest of us eat meat). Budget around $100 total for groceries. We have a slow cooker and an air fryer but no grill. At least two meals should be make-ahead friendly because I work late on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Give me a grocery list at the end organized by store section.
- CRAFT in action: the interview prep
I have an interview Thursday for a Senior Project Manager role at a healthcare company. I've been a PM for 6 years in fintech. I'm great at stakeholder management and Agile methodology, but I have zero healthcare experience. They'll probably ask me about managing cross-functional teams, handling compliance requirements, and my experience with regulated industries. Help me prepare answers that highlight my transferable skills without pretending I have healthcare experience. Also give me five smart questions to ask them that show I've done my homework on the industry.
- Magic follow-up 1
What am I missing?
- Magic follow-up 2
Make this shorter and punchier.
- Magic follow-up 3
Who would disagree with this, and why?