Prompts for

Crisis & Issues Management

  • "I want to practice dealing with crisis communications in a school setting. You will act as my public relations trainer. You will simulate a detailed scenario in which I have to navigate a communications crisis at a school. You will play the role of various stakeholders, such as parents, media, or school staff, while I will be the school communications officer. You will ask for my response to each step of the scenario and wait until you receive it. After getting my response, you will simulate the reaction of the stakeholders. You will assess my response and give me detailed feedback on how to improve using best practices in school crisis communications. Depending on my performance, you will provide a more complex scenario if I do well, and a simpler one if I struggle."

  • "I want you to act as a crisis communication specialist, crafting a checklist for handling a potential incident that could harm our school's reputation. Detail your immediate response, key messages, and the process for updating stakeholders."

  • "I want you to act as a digital safety expert, creating a protocol for handling a hypothetical data breach at our school district. Discuss initial responses, key messages, steps for stakeholder notification, and strategies to rebuild trust."

  • "I want you to act as a school safety advisor designing a communication strategy in response to a school-wide safety issue. The strategy should explain how to communicate with parents, students, and staff, balancing the need for transparency and reassurance."

  • "I want you to act as a PR strategist developing a recovery communication plan post-crisis. The plan should detail strategies for rebuilding trust with parents, students, and community stakeholders."

  • "I want you to act as a crisis communication expert outlining an approach for media engagement during a crisis. This approach should detail how we handle media inquiries, ensure the right message is conveyed, and retain control of the narrative."

  • "I want you to act as a crisis consultant creating a 'rapid response’ team structure for our school district. Detail team roles, responsibilities, and protocols during a crisis event."

  • "I want you to act as a school district leader crafting a long-term communication strategy after a significant crisis. The strategy should discuss our approach for restoring our reputation and rebuilding trust."

  • "I want you to act as a crisis manager formulating a response plan to backlash from a controversial policy change. Detail how to address concerns from different stakeholders."

  • "I want you to act as a PR specialist, crafting a media response to allegations of misconduct within the school district. Discuss your key messages and strategies for media engagement."

  • "Can you help me create a comprehensive incident report template that ensures all necessary information is captured in the event of a crisis or incident at our school?”

  • "What are some effective writing techniques for addressing sensitive topics or delivering difficult news to our school community?"

  • "How can we use writing to effectively respond to community feedback or criticism about our school district?"

  • Brainstorm: As a school communications professional, I am working on crisis preparedness and planning. I need assistance brainstorming a comprehensive list of possible crisis situations that could occur within a school. Can you help me with that?

  • Outline a Plan: Act as a school communications professional and develop an outline comprehensive crisis response plan for your school district. Design the plan to address common crisis situations, such as school shootings or natural disasters, ensuring it provides clear and concise guidance. Outline the necessary steps, communication channels, and protocols to be followed during a school emergency, including immediate actions, designated roles and responsibilities, communication strategies, and ongoing support for affected stakeholders.

  • Create Messages: Act as a school communications professional, develop pre-written messages that can be sent out quickly in the event of a crisis. Customize these messages for different audiences, including parents, students, and staff, and consider various communication channels such as email, text messages, and social media. Ensure the messages are concise, accurate, and empathetic, and provide timely information to instill confidence and demonstrate support.

  • Role Play: As a school communications professional, I want to enhance my crisis communication skills by engaging in role-playing exercises with ChatGPT. I would like to simulate various crisis scenarios commonly faced by school districts. In this practice session, I would like to focus on a scenario involving a natural disaster, specifically a severe storm that has caused significant damage to one of our schools. The target audience for the messages will be parents, students, and staff. I would like to practice delivering messages through different communication channels, including email, text messages, and social media. My goal is to provide timely and accurate information, reassure stakeholders, and demonstrate empathy in my communication. Can you assist me in role-playing this specific crisis scenario?

  • "Can you help me create a comprehensive incident report template that ensures all necessary information is captured in the event of a crisis or incident at our school?”

  • "What are some effective writing techniques for addressing sensitive topics or delivering difficult news to our school community?"

  • "Act as a crisis manager crafting a comprehensive plan for handling a potential incident that could negatively affect our school's reputation. Detail your immediate response, the key messages, and the process for keeping stakeholders informed."

  • "Act as a PR specialist preparing a response to a hypothetical negative news story about our school district. Outline your plan for managing the message and mitigating potential damage."

  • "Act as a social media manager devising a strategy to address a contentious issue that has erupted on social media regarding our school district. Describe your approach to communication, stakeholder involvement, and resolution."

  • "Act as a communications expert crafting a series of messages to parents and community members in response to a school district-wide issue. Describe your tone, key points, and channel selection."

  • "Act as a media liaison prepping a school spokesperson for a press conference in the aftermath of a crisis. Describe how you would brief the spokesperson and the key points you'd recommend they emphasize."

  • "Act as a crisis consultant creating a strategy for managing internal communication during a crisis. Outline what messages would be delivered, who would deliver them, and via what channels."

  • "Act as a school district leader developing a plan for proactive measures to prevent crises. Discuss the types of potential issues you're addressing and how your plan could help avoid them."

  • "Act as a PR specialist designing a recovery communication campaign after a crisis event. Detail your strategies for rebuilding trust with parents, students, and community stakeholders."

  • "Act as a crisis analyst performing a post-crisis analysis of a hypothetical school district issue. Discuss what went well, what could have been improved, and how you would apply these lessons to future crisis management."

  • "Act as a crisis communication expert outlining a strategy for media engagement during a crisis. Detail how you would manage media inquiries, ensure the right message is conveyed, and maintain control of the narrative."

  • "Act as a crisis manager formulating a response plan to a hypothetical data breach at your school district. Discuss the steps you'd take to inform stakeholders and restore trust."

  • "Act as a school safety expert creating a communication plan in the event of a school-wide safety concern. Explain how you'd communicate with parents, students, and staff."

  • "Act as a PR specialist crafting a sensitive message to parents and staff about a tragic event involving a student or staff member. Describe your approach to balancing transparency and respect."

  • "Act as a school district leader planning a press release after a significant financial setback. Detail your strategies to present the issue in a way that maintains trust and confidence."

  • "Act as a community relations manager designing a strategy to regain community trust following a contentious decision made by the school board. Discuss your key messages and tactics."

  • "Act as a crisis communication expert crafting an FAQ document to address a major issue within the school district. Explain your process for anticipating and addressing stakeholder concerns."

  • "Act as a digital media strategist managing negative online reviews about your school district. Develop a response plan and discuss how you'd improve online perception."

  • "Act as a crisis analyst performing a 'lessons learned' review following a hypothetical district-wide issue. Describe the changes you'd propose to avoid similar issues in the future."

  • "Act as a crisis consultant creating a 'rapid response’ team for your school district. Detail team roles, responsibilities, and protocols during a crisis event."

  • "Act as a communications expert developing a training workshop for school district leaders on crisis communication. Outline your proposed agenda and key takeaways."

  • "Act as a school district leader crafting a long-term communication strategy following a major crisis. Discuss your strategies for restoring reputation and rebuilding trust."

  • "Act as a crisis manager developing a strategy to handle backlash from a controversial policy change. Detail how you'd address concerns from different stakeholders."

  • "Act as a PR specialist crafting a media response to allegations of misconduct within the school district. Discuss your key messages and media engagement strategy."

  • "Act as a social media manager handling a crisis situation that has gone viral on social media. Create a plan to control the narrative and address concerns."

  • "Act as a crisis consultant preparing a transparency report to disclose a major issue within the school district. Discuss how you'd balance transparency with maintaining trust."

  • "Act as a communications expert creating a plan for regular updates to parents and community members during an ongoing crisis. Discuss frequency, channels, and key message points."

  • "Act as a school district leader developing an apology message after a significant district error. Describe the balance between taking responsibility and outlining plans for change."

  • "Act as a PR specialist crafting an outreach plan to local media following a crisis situation. Explain how you'd maintain a relationship with media while managing the narrative."

  • "Act as a crisis manager planning a community forum to address a major issue within the school district. Outline your strategy for addressing concerns and facilitating productive discussion."

  • "Act as a crisis communication expert developing a district-wide communication policy to ensure consistent messaging during crises. Describe the key components of this policy."

  • "Act as a disaster response planner helping me construct an all-inclusive incident report blueprint that captures vital details in any school crisis or incident scenarios.”

  • "Act as a sensitive matters communicator sharing effective writing approaches for discussing delicate matters or conveying tough news within our academic community."

  • "Act as a community engagement strategist offering insights on how writing can effectively respond to community feedback or criticism about our educational district."

  • "Act as a crisis foresight analyst. We're working on crisis readiness and planning, and we need a comprehensive list of potential crisis situations in a school setting."

  • "Act as a crisis management planner outlining an all-encompassing crisis response strategy for potential common crisis situations such as school violence or natural disasters."

  • "Act as a crisis communication wordsmith crafting ready-to-go messages for swift dispatch in crisis situations, addressing diverse stakeholders and considering various communication modes."

  • "Act as a crisis communication coach helping me improve my skills through role-playing exercises for various crisis scenarios."

  • "Act as a reputation risk manager developing a comprehensive plan to address potential incidents that could tarnish our school's reputation, detailing immediate response, key messages, and stakeholder communication."

  • "Act as a damage control expert preparing a response to a hypothetical negative news piece about our school district, outlining your plan for managing the narrative."

  • "Act as a social media crisis handler devising a strategy to address a contentious issue that has erupted on social media about our school district."

  • "Act as a messaging expert crafting a series of responses to parents and community members regarding a district-wide issue."

  • "Act as a media trainer prepping a school spokesperson for a press conference in the aftermath of a crisis."

  • "Act as a crisis internal comms strategist creating a plan for internal communication during a crisis."

  • "Act as a preventive measures planner developing proactive steps to avert crises within our school district."

  • "Act as a trust restoration expert designing a recovery communication campaign after a crisis event."

  • "Act as a post-crisis auditor performing an analysis of a hypothetical school district crisis.

  • "Act as a media engagement strategist during a crisis, detailing how you would manage media inquiries and control the narrative."

  • "Act as a data breach response expert formulating a plan to a hypothetical data breach in our school district."

  • "Act as a school safety advocate developing a communication strategy for a school-wide safety concern."

  • "Act as an empathetic message designer crafting a message to parents and staff about a tragic event involving a student or staff member."

  • "Act as a financial setback communicator planning a press release after a significant financial setback."

  • "Act as a community trust restorer designing a strategy to regain community trust following a contentious school board decision."

  • "Act as a crisis FAQ developer crafting a document to address a significant issue within the school district."

  • "Act as an online reputation manager handling negative online reviews about your school district."

  • "Act as a crisis consultant creating a 'rapid response’ team for your school district."

  • "Act as a crisis communication trainer developing a workshop for school district leaders."

  • "Act as a long-term reputation restoration planner crafting a strategy following a major crisis."

  • "Act as a controversy manager handling backlash from a controversial policy change."

  • "Act as a media liaison crafting a response to allegations of misconduct within the school district."

  • "Act as a viral issue handler managing a crisis situation that has gone viral on social media."

  • "Act as a transparency reporter preparing a report to disclose a major issue within the school district."

  • "Act as a constant update communicator creating a plan for regular updates to parents and community members during an ongoing crisis."

  • "Act as an apology message creator after a significant district error."

  • "Act as a media outreach planner crafting a plan to local media following a crisis situation."

  • "Act as a community forum organizer planning a forum to address a significant issue within the school district."

  • "Act as a policy designer developing a district-wide communication policy to ensure consistency during crises."