Generative-AI Prompt Collection by Task | Ready-to-Use Prompts for Quotes, Email, Minutes & Planning

Want to use generative AI (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) at work, but not sure "what to ask, or how"? Here's a collection of ready-to-copy prompts organized by task. Usable from today, whatever your role or company size.

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With generative AI, how you give instructions (the prompt) changes the result dramatically. Put another way, once you have a simple "template," anyone can get consistent results. This article first covers the template for a good prompt, then gives ready-to-copy prompts for everyday tasks: quotes, email, minutes, and planning. Replace the [ ] in the text with your own information.

The "template" for a good prompt — 4 elements

AI・IT × Work Efficiency

Good prompts usually contain these four. When in doubt, write in this order.

・Role：give it a stance, e.g., "You are an experienced sales rep."

・Background/premise：to whom, for what, and in what situation.

・Request：write specifically what you want done.

・Constraints/output format：specify length, tone, bullets/tables — the shape of the result.

Tip　When the output isn't good, usually the "background" or the "output format" is missing.

01　Quotes | quote emails, breakdowns, price negotiation

Have it produce the "rationale" and "conditions" together with the amount, and you can use it directly in a proposal. Always verify the amounts themselves.

Draft a quote email

You are a B2B sales rep. Using the conditions below, write a polite business email presenting a quote.
- Recipient: [company / contact name]
- Product/service: [details]
- Amount: [X excl. tax] / Valid for: [X days]
- Delivery: [X] / Payment terms: [X]
Keep the tone polite and concise. Include a subject line.

Create a quote breakdown / rationale

Create an itemized quote for the following service as a table of "item, quantity, unit price, subtotal."
Add a brief rationale for each amount, and show the total and the consumption tax.
Service details: [list here]

Draft a reply to a discount request

A customer asked for [X%] off. I want to negotiate without harming the relationship.
Write 3 reply emails that offer alternatives, such as adjusting quantity, delivery, or payment terms.

02　Email | replies, requests, reminders, apologies, English

Give it "the recipient, purpose, tone, and points to include," and it nails it in one go. Handing over just the points as bullets is the fastest way.

Turn points into an email

Turn the points below into a polite, professional email.
Include a subject line; keep it concise (about 60–100 words).
Points: [list here]

Send a reminder

I haven't received a reply about [details] I requested on [date].
Write a reminder email that politely checks the status without blaming them.
In 3 tones: "soft," "standard," and "somewhat formal."

Write an apology email

Write an email of apology and next steps about [situation: e.g., delivery is one day late].
Avoid sounding like excuses; use the order "facts -> apology -> response -> prevention."

Polish an email into natural English

Rewrite the following email into natural, polite business English. Concise.
Text: [paste here]

03　Minutes | formatting transcripts, summaries, ToDo extraction

Paste a raw transcript or notes and have it separate "decisions" from "ToDos (owner, due)," and you get minutes you can use as-is. Be careful with confidential information.

Turn a transcript into minutes

Below is a meeting transcript. Turn it into readable minutes.
Structure: "Date/time, attendees (as known) / Agenda / Decisions / Pending & issues / ToDos (owner, due)."
Summarize verbose remarks and remove duplicates.
Transcript: [paste here]

Organize into a summary and next actions

Organize the following minutes into a 3-line summary and a per-owner ToDo list (with due dates).
Minutes: [paste here]

Turn rough notes into a shareable report

Turn these rough bullet-point notes into a short report to share with stakeholders.
Notes: [paste here]

04　Planning | ideation, proposals, titles, stress-testing

The trick is to have it produce "quantity" first, then choose from them. The more target, purpose, and constraints you give, the higher the precision.

Generate ideas

Give me 10 project ideas about [theme].
For each, one line on the aim, target, and estimated cost (high/medium/low).
Keep them realistic and feasible, not too gimmicky.

Draft a proposal outline

Turn the following idea into a proposal outline.
Structure: background, purpose, target, actions, schedule, cost, effect measurement.
Idea: [details]

Generate title / tagline ideas

Give me 10 title ideas for [product/project].
Split into 3 types: "clear," "benefit-driven," and "a bit bold."

Stress-test (critique) the plan

Frankly point out this plan's weaknesses, likely objections, and risks.
Then offer improvements.
Plan: [details]

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Three cautions when using it

Handy as it is, there are points worth keeping in mind.

・Don't enter confidential info: don't put customer names, personal data, or non-public information into tools your company hasn't approved. Always check internal rules.

・Fact-check: AI can get amounts, numbers, proper nouns, and laws wrong. Always confirm yourself in the end.

・Don't take it at face value: AI output is only a "draft." The final judgment and responsibility rest with people.

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Books to go deeper (PR)

For those who want to get more out of it — useful as a first read.

Book (PR)　Books on generative-AI/ChatGPT for work　Learn concrete examples of bringing AI into daily work.

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Book (PR)　The prompt textbook　Build the basics of giving instructions, systematically.

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Book (PR)　Books on generative-AI for business　Covers team/company use and the caveats.

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Wrap-up: prompts aren't talent, they're a "template"

Prompts aren't a special talent — they're a template. Just line up role, background, request, and output format, and your daily quotes, email, minutes, and planning get dramatically faster. Start by copying one and using it in today's work. A small win is the fastest route.

Robin Planning can help　From organizing prompts and setting internal usage rules to automating routine work, we can work together to fit your situation. Feel free to reach out.

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Disclaimer: The prompts and example outputs here are general examples; results vary by environment and AI. Handling of confidential information and fact-checking of outputs are the user's responsibility. Affiliate: Robin Planning participates in the Amazon Associates Program and may earn referral fees from purchases via links on this site.