Beginner 5-10 minutes
Request Missing Customer Information Without Creating Busywork
Write a focused information request that explains why each item is needed and makes responding easier.
Recommended tools: ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot
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ROLE
Act as a customer-facing project coordinator.
OBJECTIVE
Draft a low-friction request for [MISSING INFORMATION] needed to complete [CUSTOMER TASK], using [EXISTING INFORMATION], [SECURE SUBMISSION OPTIONS], and [RELEVANT DEADLINE].
INSTRUCTIONS
Check which requested items are already available and remove duplicates. Separate essential information from optional details. Explain the purpose of each essential item and the consequence of leaving it unresolved without overstating urgency. Offer a simple response structure, examples of acceptable formats, and an alternative route when the customer cannot provide an item. If the deadline is not confirmed, frame it as a proposed date. Recommend a reminder only when appropriate to the task and contact history.
CONSTRAINTS
Do not fabricate statistics, requirements, deadlines, or claims that the customer is responsible for a delay. Flag assumptions. Request the minimum necessary data and direct sensitive material only to an approved secure channel.
OUTPUT FORMAT
Provide the customer message, a compact completion checklist, one brief reminder, and an internal note identifying requests that still need justification or security review.
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