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Wade through confusing work emails
A reusable prompt template to find the action items from any work email
If you’re like me, you get a lot of emails. And if you get a lot of emails, you probably get some confusing ones. Today’s prompt is my own personal translator that can take wordy emails and just tell you what you need to do.
Today’s Prompt: Extract Key Needs and Action Items from an Email
Analyze the following email's content to determine the key needs or requests of the sender.
Then, distill this information into a clear, concise summary and list specific action items that the reader needs to complete to effectively respond to the email.
Ensure the summary is brief and to the point, and the action items are actionable and easy to follow.
EMAIL: [paste email contents here]
Why we like this prompt:
It specifically asks for an analysis to find the key needs and requests.
It requests a structured list.
It reiterates the need for brevity and actionable items.
It can be repurposed for multiple emails.
Try it yourself!
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