Break Complex Tasks into Steps
Breaking work into named phases prevents the AI from skipping steps or producing shallow analysis. Explicitly handling missing info (state assumption and proceed) avoids stalling.
I need to {{complex_task}}. Break this into phases and complete each one. Phase 1 — Research: List the key information I need and any assumptions you're making Phase 2 — Analysis: Evaluate the options based on {{criteria}} Phase 3 — Recommendation: Give me your top pick with supporting reasoning Phase 4 — Action plan: Create a step-by-step implementation plan with timelines Complete all 4 phases in order. If you need information I haven't provided, state your assumption and proceed.
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Breaking work into named phases prevents the AI from skipping steps or producing shallow analysis. Explicitly handling missing info (state assumption and proceed) avoids stalling.
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