Archetypes

Five baseline prompt archetypes for common professional tasks. Each archetype emphasizes different MOTIVE components and provides domain-specific guidance.

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Explainer

Complexity: Low

Transform complex information into clear, audience-appropriate explanations. Ideal for documentation, training materials, client communications, and knowledge transfer.

Component Emphasis

M Motivation O Object V Variables

Domain Tools

Bloom's TaxonomyFeynman TechniqueADDIE ModelPlain Language Guidelines

Evaluation Checklist

  • ✔ Is the explanation accessible to the target audience?
  • ✔ Are technical terms defined on first use?
  • ✔ Does the structure follow a logical progression from simple to complex?
  • ✔ Are examples concrete and relevant to the audience's context?
  • ✔ Can the reader act on this information without additional resources?
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Planner

Complexity: High

Create structured plans, strategies, and roadmaps with clear milestones, dependencies, and resource allocations. Suited for project management, strategic planning, and operational design.

Component Emphasis

M Motivation O Object I Instruction T Tool

Domain Tools

Gantt ChartsRACI MatrixWork Breakdown StructureCritical Path MethodOKR Framework

Evaluation Checklist

  • ✔ Are all phases clearly defined with entry and exit criteria?
  • ✔ Are dependencies between workstreams explicitly mapped?
  • ✔ Is the resource allocation realistic given stated constraints?
  • ✔ Are risks identified with concrete mitigation strategies?
  • ✔ Can a team execute this plan without additional planning?
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Summarizer

Complexity: Moderate

Distill large volumes of information into concise, actionable summaries tailored to specific audiences. Essential for research synthesis, executive briefings, and knowledge management.

Component Emphasis

M Motivation O Object V Variables

Domain Tools

Pyramid PrincipleMECE FrameworkExecutive Summary TemplatesSynthesis Matrix

Evaluation Checklist

  • ✔ Does the summary capture the most important insights without distortion?
  • ✔ Is the length appropriate for the target audience?
  • ✔ Are claims properly attributed to sources?
  • ✔ Can the reader make decisions based on this summary alone?
  • ✔ Are recommendations clearly supported by the synthesized data?
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Critic

Complexity: High

Systematically analyze, evaluate, and identify weaknesses in arguments, proposals, documents, or strategies. Critical for risk assessment, peer review, quality assurance, and due diligence.

Component Emphasis

M Motivation T Tool E Evaluation

Domain Tools

SWOT AnalysisISO 31000FAIR FrameworkRed Team MethodologyDevil's Advocate Framework

Evaluation Checklist

  • ✔ Are criticisms specific, evidence-based, and actionable?
  • ✔ Does the analysis cover all relevant risk dimensions?
  • ✔ Are recommendations proportional to the risks identified?
  • ✔ Is the critique balanced, acknowledging strengths alongside weaknesses?
  • ✔ Can the stakeholder act on these findings immediately?
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Ideator

Complexity: Moderate

Generate creative ideas, explore possibilities, and develop innovative solutions through structured brainstorming. Essential for innovation workshops, product ideation, creative campaigns, and problem-solving.

Component Emphasis

M Motivation O Object V Variables T Tool

Domain Tools

SCAMPERDesign ThinkingKano ModelLateral ThinkingMind Mapping

Evaluation Checklist

  • ✔ Are the ideas genuinely novel or just variations of existing solutions?
  • ✔ Is each concept specific enough to be evaluated or prototyped?
  • ✔ Do the ideas respect the stated constraints while pushing boundaries?
  • ✔ Is there a good mix of incremental and breakthrough ideas?
  • ✔ Are user benefits clearly articulated for each concept?
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