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ChatGPT Productivity

Best ChatGPT Prompts for Productivity (2026)

ChatGPT with GPT-5.6 Sol is one of the most versatile productivity assistants available — strong across writing, planning, summarisation, and multi-step workflows. With web search enabled, it can incorporate current information into productivity tasks. These prompts are optimised for ChatGPT Plus and ChatGPT Work.

⌨️ 6 prompts 🕐 Updated Jul 23, 2026
💡 How to use these prompts: Replace everything in [BRACKETS] with your specific details before sending. Click Copy to copy any prompt to your clipboard instantly.
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Draft a Professional Email
Draft any professional email in seconds
Write a professional email for the following situation. Tone: [formal / friendly / direct]. Under 150 words unless more detail is needed. Situation: [DESCRIBE WHAT TO COMMUNICATE] Recipient: [WHO IS RECEIVING THIS] Desired outcome: [WHAT YOU WANT THEM TO DO] Avoid: corporate jargon, filler phrases, passive voice where possible.
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Summarize a Long Document
Extract key points from any long document quickly
Summarize the following document. Provide: 1. A 2-3 sentence executive summary 2. The 5 most important points as bullet points 3. Any action items or decisions required 4. Anything that seems contradictory or worth questioning Audience: [WHO WILL READ THIS SUMMARY] Document: [PASTE DOCUMENT HERE]
3
Create a To-Do List From Meeting Notes
Convert meeting chaos into a structured task list
Convert the following meeting notes into a structured to-do list. For each task: - Owner (if mentioned) - Deadline (if mentioned) - Priority (High / Medium / Low — infer from context) - Any dependency or blocker Group by owner if multiple people have tasks. Meeting notes: [PASTE NOTES]
4
Write a One-Pager
Create a concise one-pager on any topic or proposal
Write a one-page summary of the following topic for [AUDIENCE]. The one-pager should fit on a single A4 page and include: - Headline that captures the key point - 3-4 bullet points with the most important facts - One clear recommendation or call to action - Any key data points or figures Topic: [DESCRIBE] Key points to include: [LIST]
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Plan a Project Timeline
Build a realistic project timeline with risk flags
Create a project timeline for the following project. Project: [DESCRIBE] Team size: [NUMBER AND ROLES] Total time available: [WEEKS/MONTHS] Key deliverables: [LIST] Known constraints: [DEPENDENCIES, HOLIDAYS, RESOURCE LIMITS] Please: 1. Break the project into phases 2. Assign a realistic time estimate to each phase 3. Identify the critical path 4. Flag risks that could delay the timeline 5. Suggest one thing to cut if we need to compress by 20%
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Prepare Talking Points for a Presentation
Build talking points for any presentation or meeting
I am presenting on [TOPIC] to [AUDIENCE] for [DURATION]. My goal: [WHAT I WANT THEM TO THINK, FEEL, OR DO AFTER]. Give me: 1. A strong opening sentence that hooks the audience 2. 3-5 key talking points with supporting evidence for each 3. The single most important thing they should remember 4. A strong closing line 5. 2 likely objections and how to address them