From Yawn to Yay: Turning Boring AI Chats to Fun with Mental Models

Prompt Design Pattern Part VIII: Powering Up Your ChatGPT Prompts

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AI Enterprise Wiz
June 23, 2023

Hello, folks! Ready for the sequel of our mental model series?

Buckle up, as we're about to unleash the power of 10 more mental models to jazz up your interaction with ChatGPT.

It's like discovering new conversation topics for a party - except this party's in your brain. Let's get cracking!

1. Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule)

  • What? A fancy term that basically says 20% of causes often whip up 80% of outcomes.

  • Why bother? It's your cheat sheet to focusing on what really matters.

  • When to use? Anytime you need to spotlight high-impact factors.

  • ChatGPT Chit-Chat Example: "Hey, ChatGPT, which top 20% of our products are making 80% of our revenue? Also, got any hot tips for boosting our sales?"

2. SWOT Analysis

  • What? A handy tool to review your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

  • Why bother? It's your magic mirror revealing where you stand now and how to win tomorrow.

  • When to use? If you're making big decisions.

  • ChatGPT Chit-Chat Example: "ChatGPT, could you do a SWOT Analysis for us? Don't forget to give us some winning strategies based on that."

3. Lean Thinking

  • What? It's all about cutting out the fluff and honing in on efficiency.

  • Why bother? Who doesn't want to optimize resources and processes?

  • When to use? When there's a process you think can be optimized.

  • ChatGPT Chit-Chat Example: "ChatGPT, how can we go lean in our manufacturing process and boost productivity?"

4. Deliberate Practice

  • What? Focused practice to master skills.

  • Why bother? To keep getting better at what you do.

  • When to use? To master a skill, or ten!

  • ChatGPT Chit-Chat Example: "ChatGPT, we need a playbook for improving our public speaking skills. Can you share some specific drills and strategies?"

5. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

  • What? A pyramid of human needs, from basic to complex.

  • Why bother? It's a roadmap to understanding customer motivations.

  • When to use? To decode customer behavior.

  • ChatGPT Chit-Chat Example: "ChatGPT, could you figure out how our product fits into Maslow's pyramid? And throw in some strategies to boost customer satisfaction?"

6. Diffusion of Innovations

  • What? It's about how fresh ideas or tech spread.

  • Why bother? It helps get your innovation into the mainstream.

  • When to use? To gauge adoption barriers and processes.

  • ChatGPT Chit-Chat Example: "ChatGPT, could you dissect how our new tech is being adopted? And maybe suggest how we can speed things up?"

7. Prospect Theory

  • What? A look at how people make risky decisions.

  • Why bother? Understand how your customers tick.

  • When to use? When you want to understand customer choices.

  • ChatGPT Chit-Chat Example: "ChatGPT, could you analyze how our customers are making buying decisions? And how we can make our product more enticing?"

8. Dunning-Kruger Effect

  • What? The reason why folks with less skill often think they're the bee's knees.

  • Why bother? It helps you spot overconfidence and fill competence gaps.

  • When to use? When assessing performance and identifying training needs.

  • ChatGPT Chit-Chat Example: "ChatGPT, can you delve into the Dunning-Kruger Effect on our team? Suggest ways to foster self-awareness and growth, will you?"

9. The Pygmalion Effect

  • What? It's the phenomenon where high expectations lead to better performance.

  • Why bother? It's a secret weapon to supercharge your team.

  • When to use? To understand how expectations can boost performance. ChatGPT Chit-Chat Example: "ChatGPT, can we harness the Pygmalion Effect to uplift employee productivity? Share some strategies, pretty please?"

10. Network Effects

  • What? It's the magic where your product's value multiplies as more users hop on.

  • Why bother? It's the key to exponential growth.

  • When to use? To evaluate growth potential of products or platforms.

  • ChatGPT Chit-Chat Example: "ChatGPT, can we generate network effects for our digital platform? Any tips to attract and retain users?"

Outro: Wrapping Up Our Mind Party

Congratulations, you've just added 10 more powerful mental models to your ChatGPT conversation repertoire!

Just like a new set of spices can jazz up your cooking, these models will give your ChatGPT interactions a fresh twist.

So, don your thinking caps, grab your ChatGPT, and let's cook up some brainy magic!