GhostGen.AI – Spirit Guide: Crafting Genius

Naive prompt example

“Based on this project overview, identify warning signs and potential risks for the following described project: A US-based Private Equity firm has acquired two businesses (company A and company S). The objective is to merge these entities, harmonize their operations, and subsequently prepare them for resale in the next few years. The primary focus is on unifying the businesses under the latest D365 environment across the UK and India, migrating legal entities, and transitioning from SAP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O)”

Your fav. GPT responds……….but lets take this to another level.

Spirit Guide: Here is how GhostGen.AI crafted that prompt into Genius.

Re-examine the Original Prompt

“Look again at the original prompt…” → Double-check the context of the request — don’t just respond reflexively. → Understand the purpose and intent clearly before answering.

Ensure Hallucination Avoidance

“…how would you change your response to ensure avoidance of hallucinations…” → Avoid making up facts, roles, methods, or outcomes. → Only include verified, evidence-based information. → Cross-check with known methodologies or reputable sources.

Add Citations and Applied Methodologies

“…add citations and applied methodologies…” → Reference known frameworks, models, or research. → Apply specific methods (e.g., Gartner Data Migration Approach, Prosci ADKAR, Microsoft Sure Step). → Cite sources (articles, reports, white papers) — not vague references.

Revise Accordingly

“…and revise your response accordingly.” → Don’t patch over the old response — rewrite it thoroughly based on these guidelines. → Make the structure, content, and language reflect the revised approach.

Ground in Reality

“Keep the response grounded in reality…” → Stick to credible risks, proven outcomes, and real-life experiences. → Avoid speculative scenarios or inflated claims.

Avoid Unqualified Assertions

“…avoid assertions that require qualification on closer examination.” → Don’t say things like “always,” “never,” or “typically” unless supported. → Any claim made should hold up to scrutiny.

Avoid Typical GPT Phrasing

“Avoid typical GPT phrasiology…” → No stock AI phrases (e.g., “As an AI language model…”) → No filler sentences or generic advice. → Write with a natural, professional human tone.

Evaluate for Human Believability

“…ask would a human suspect the response was AI written. If so rewrite.” → Check for robotic tone, over-politeness, or formulaic structure. → Rewrite until it feels naturally written by a human professional.

Make it Easily Digestible

“Make the response easily digestible…” → Clear structure: bullet points, headings, concise paragraphs. → No jargon unless defined. → Straightforward professional language.

Suitable for Direct Use in Professional Docs

“…suitable for copying directly into a professional document…” → Polished, formal, and clear enough to paste straight into reports, board papers, or risk logs.

Include a Practical Action Plan

“…include an action plan to enact the mitigations.” → Provide actionable steps, linked to owners and methods. → Avoid vague recommendations — make them practical and implementable.

Cite Your References

“Cite your references.” → List source documents, methodologies, and credible references used in your analysis. → Proper citations, not loose mentions.

Summary:

The prompt demands a carefully structured, grounded, referenced, and human-sounding professional response that avoids typical AI writing flaws — with a clear action plan and citations — suitable for immediate business use.

Here is the Enhanced Version

“Look again at the original prompt and ask how would you change your response to ensure avoidance of hallucinations, add citations in your response and applied methodologies and revise your response accordingly. Keep the response grounded in reality and avoid assertions that require qualification on closer examination. Avoid typical GPT phraseology and ask would a human suspect the response was AI written. If so rewrite. Make the response easily digestible suitable for copying directly into a professional document and include an action plan to enact the mitigations. Cite your references at the end.”

Enhanced Prompt Response

A US-based Private Equity (PE) firm has acquired two businesses (referred to here as A and S). The objective is to merge the entities, harmonize operations, and prepare them for resale within a few years. A key component of this strategy involves transitioning both companies from SAP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O), with implementation focused on the UK and India.

Identified Risks and Their Basis

Mitigation Action Plan

Conclusion

This risk identification and mitigation plan draws on published research and recognised frameworks including McKinsey Post-Merger Integration, Gartner Data Migration Methodology, Microsoft Sure Step, and the Prosci Change Management model. It avoids assumptions, focusing on well-evidenced risks in cultural alignment, ERP transition, compliance, change management, and strategic delivery. By applying these structured actions, the project can mitigate foreseeable risks that typically undermine post-acquisition integration and ERP transformation programmes.

References:

Harvard Business Review. “Why Mergers Fail.” 2016.
Bain & Co. “Global M&A Report.” 2024.
Gartner. “Data Migration Risks and Best Practices.” 2022.
Panorama Consulting Group. “ERP Report.” 2023.
McKinsey & Company. “Post-Merger Integration: The Overlooked Risk.” 2020.
OECD. “Transfer Pricing Guidelines.” 2022.
Prosci. “Best Practices in Change Management.” 2022.
Microsoft Learn & Globalization Services Documentation. Accessed 2024.

This version should read as if drafted by a seasoned programme lead — grounded, referenced, and actionable.

Conclusion:

The prompt demanded a carefully structured, grounded, referenced, and human-sounding professional response that avoids typical AI writing flaws — with a clear action plan and citations — suitable for immediate business use. Genius.

Best regards

RichFM from GhostGen.AI

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