Creating Best Practices Guide Posts with AI

Best practices guide posts establish your authority by sharing proven approaches and methodologies. They demonstrate your practical expertise and provide immediate value to your audience through actionable insights.

This prompt has been tested and works effectively with leading AI models including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. You can expect consistent results across these LLMs, with each potentially offering slightly different stylistic variations.

Core Prompt Template #

Create a best practices guide for {TOPIC} in {INDUSTRY}. Write from my perspective as {YOUR_ROLE}.

Structure to include:
1. Context and importance:
   - Why these practices matter
   - Common challenges
   - Evolution of approaches
2. {NUMBER} essential best practices:
   - What to do
   - Why it works
   - Implementation steps
   - Success metrics
3. Common pitfalls:
   - What to avoid
   - Warning signs
   - Recovery steps
4. Implementation guide for {TARGET_AUDIENCE}:
   - Getting started
   - Change management
   - Measuring success

Style: {TONE} and practical
Length: {LENGTH}

Additional context: {EXPERTISE_BACKGROUND}

How to Use This Prompt #

Required Variables #

  • {TOPIC}: Specific area for best practices
  • {INDUSTRY}: Relevant sector
  • {YOUR_ROLE}: Your professional position
  • {NUMBER}: Best practices to cover (4-6 recommended)
  • {TARGET_AUDIENCE}: Who needs these guidelines
  • {TONE}: Instructive, practical, or authoritative
  • {LENGTH}: Recommended 700-900 words
  • {EXPERTISE_BACKGROUND}: Your experience with these practices

Example Inputs #

{
  TOPIC: "agile transformation",
  INDUSTRY: "Enterprise Software",
  YOUR_ROLE: "Agile Transformation Coach",
  NUMBER: "5",
  TARGET_AUDIENCE: "development team leaders",
  TONE: "practical and experienced",
  LENGTH: "800 words",
  EXPERTISE_BACKGROUND: "Led 40+ agile transformations across enterprise teams"
}

Variations #

Implementation Guide Version #

[Base prompt] + Format as implementation guide with:
- Readiness assessment
- Step-by-step rollout
- Team training plan
- Progress tracking
- Success metrics

LinkedIn Best Practices Post #

[Base prompt] + Structure as a LinkedIn post with:
- Compelling hook
- Key practices
- Real examples
- Quick wins
- Long-term gains
Maximum 1300 characters

Workshop Version #

[Base prompt] + Format as workshop content with:
- Assessment tools
- Practice exercises
- Team activities
- Action planning
- Progress tracking

Tips for Best Results #

Do's #

  • Use real examples
  • Provide clear steps
  • Include success metrics
  • Address common challenges
  • Offer quick wins

Don'ts #

  • Avoid theory-only advice
  • Don't skip prerequisites
  • Avoid vague guidance
  • Skip implementation details

Example Output #

Here's a sample output using the LinkedIn post format:

🚀 5 Agile Transformation Best Practices That Actually Work

After leading 40+ enterprise transformations, here's what really moves the needle:

1. Start with Why
❌ Don't: Mandate agile practices
✅ Do: Connect to business outcomes
Result: 3x higher team buy-in

2. Pilot Program Power
❌ Don't: Big bang rollout
✅ Do: 2-team pilot, 6-week cycles
Result: 70% fewer rollback requests

3. Metrics that Matter
❌ Don't: Track velocity only
✅ Do: Business value delivered
Result: 40% better stakeholder alignment

4. Leadership Laboratory
❌ Don't: Delegate transformation
✅ Do: Leaders go first
Result: 2x faster organization adoption

5. Culture > Process
❌ Don't: Copy-paste frameworks
✅ Do: Adapt to your context
Result: 80% higher sustainability

Implementation Timeline:
Week 1-4: Pilot prep
Week 5-10: First teams
Week 11+: Guided scaling

Development leaders: Start small, learn fast, scale smart.

What's your biggest transformation challenge? 👇

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