GPT-5 Advantage: Stop prompting. Start managing AI like a consultant.

Unlocking Strategic Decision-Making with AI: The Power of Structured PromptingMost executives think prompting is about clever questions. With GPT-5, that’s outdated. The real advantage is structured briefing - managing AI like you would a consultant.In this episode of Applied AI Australia, Ramon Rodriguez shares how structured prompting turns GPT-5 into a boardroom asset, delivering consulting-grade intelligence in hours, not weeksAs promised, here’s what to put in custom settings:1️⃣ Assign a role & scope the mandate→ Tell the AI who it is (e.g., “You are a strategic consultant to a mid-market CFO”) and what it’s responsible for.2️⃣ Control reasoning depth→ Specify when it should go step-by-step versus when you want a concise, high-level summary.3️⃣ Specify the deliverable→ Define the output format upfront (e.g., board brief, 2x2 matrix, table) and set length (e.g., <800 words).4️⃣ Install a feedback loop→ Instruct the AI to ask clarifying questions before advising if your prompt is missing context.5️⃣ Sequential prompting to stress-test decisions→ Use structured steps like a premortem, scenario analysis, or a skeptical board review to challenge assumptions and strengthen recommendations.Ramon also introduces a 48-Hour Strategic Briefing Challenge and the free AI Adoption Scorecard, giving non-technical executives a practical playbook to accelerate smarter decisions and stay competitive.👉 Download the AI Adoption Scorecard: appliedaiaustralia.com.au👉 Join the newsletter: appliedaiaustralia.substack.comChapters00:00 — Introduction to Applied AI Australia00:25 — The reality for mid-market Australian executives02:01 — Leveraging AI for strategic decision-making04:17 — The evolution and challenges of AI tools08:57 — Crafting effective AI prompts10:46 — Five principles for AI briefing14:03 — Sequential prompting for strategic value16:35 — Conclusion + strategic briefing challenge

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