# Write my talking points for an upcoming meeting

Gives you a short, ordered set of talking points with key messages, supporting facts, and answers to likely pushback.

- Topic: Meetings
- Framework: Few-Shot
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Meetings, Write, Analyze, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/write-my-talking-points-for-an-upcoming-meeting

## Prompt

```text
Write talking points I can use in an upcoming meeting.

**Meeting and audience:** [e.g. "budget review with my director and finance partner"]
**What I want them to think, feel, or do by the end:** [MY OUTCOME]
**My main points (rough is fine):** [BULLETS]
**Facts and numbers I can use:** [PASTE]
**Time I will have to speak:** [e.g. "5 minutes", "a few comments in a 1-hour meeting"]
**Pushback I expect:** [CONCERNS OR "not sure"]

Requirements:
- Open with my main message in one sentence, then 3-5 supporting points in order of importance.
- Each point: a short headline I can say out loud, then 1-2 supporting facts from what I gave you.
- Write in natural spoken language, not slide language. Short sentences.
- Use only my facts and numbers. Where a point needs evidence I have not given, mark it [ADD EVIDENCE].

Return:
1. **Key message** (one sentence I could say if I only get 30 seconds).
2. **Talking points** in order, each with supporting facts.
3. **Responses to likely pushback:** objection, then a calm 1-2 sentence answer.
4. **A clear ask or close** for the end of my slot.
5. **What not to say:** phrases or topics that could derail the discussion.
6. A version on a single index card (under 60 words) to glance at during the meeting.
```

## What to fill in

- e.g. "budget review with my director and finance partner"
- MY OUTCOME
- BULLETS
- PASTE
- e.g. "5 minutes", "a few comments in a 1-hour meeting"
- CONCERNS OR "not sure"
- ADD EVIDENCE

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