Research and planning

1. Research and planning

Let's review final examples of using GPT tools for data insights, brainstorming ideas, and planning projects or itineraries.

2. Considerations

We need access to the data to use a GPT tool for data insights. The tool may be designed explicitly for this purpose, but if we provide the data, we must ensure it's safe and legal, following the previously discussed considerations.

3. Analyze data

Once confirmed, we can start constructing our prompt. We begin by specifying the data, such as the table name, if available. The prompt will need to detail our needs. For example, identify the top three customer complaints over the last week, find the top five best sellers for December, find trends in social media data, or compare the returns for products A and B. The ask will depend on the data.

4. Follow-up questions

We can follow up with questions for deeper insights, like solutions to customer complaints or reactions to social media trends. Another example could be asking to evaluate what went well in a marketing campaign. To do that, we should specify what we consider a successful campaign. As we refine prompts for more detail, maintaining context is important.

5. Seek approval

If the data is confidential, ensure both the prompt and data are approved before use and, even if approved, verify the output.

6. Brainstorming

Let's now look at brainstorming new ideas. Using a GPT tool can help get those creative ideas flowing, as it may generate some ideas we wouldn't have thought of ourselves. We can start by defining our objective. Perhaps we're looking for catchy headlines, ideas for a new blog article, or portfolio projects. We can include a specific tone, desired outcomes, or key requirements. We should consider using open-ended or reframing questions if the results aren't desirable. Iterating will also help refine and improve ideas. An open-ended question cannot be answered with a yes or a no.

7. Planning

Finally, we'll explore project and itinerary planning. Here, it's important to specify the time constraints. For example, the project will need to launch by the end of the quarter, or the itinerary is for a two-day trip. We'll stick with a project plan for now. We'll specify the start date, objectives, scope, success metrics, and due date and request a plan to fit. If anything doesn't work, or we missed some important context, we can iterate and tweak the plan further. For example, the plan may include deliverables during a week when we're on holiday. Or it needs to account for approval processes from other stakeholders. Remember, we can also specify the output style; maybe seeing the plan in table format is better.

8. Let's practice!

Let's give it a go!

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