How to Create Instructions
# Steps to consider when creating your Instructions that will extend your prompt in Teammate Dialog
- Purpose and Use Cases
- Define the primary purpose of the GPT build.
- List potential use cases aligning with the purpose.
- Audience
- Identify and describe the target audience for the GPT model.
- Tailor the model's capabilities and communication style to the audience's needs.
- Data to Rely On in Configured Knowledge
- Determine the sources of information the GPT will use.
- Ensure the data is reliable, diverse, and up-to-date.
- Instructions on Use of General vs. Configured Knowledge
- Set guidelines for when the GPT should use its base knowledge versus when it should refer to configured, specific knowledge.
- Tone
- Decide on the tone of the GPT's responses (e.g., professional, casual, academic).
- Implement checks to maintain this tone consistently.
- Must Haves
- List features and capabilities that are essential for the GPT to function as intended.
- Ensure these must-haves are prioritized in the development process.
- Must Nevers
- Identify actions, responses, or behaviors the GPT should never exhibit.
- Create safeguards to prevent these from occurring.
- Delightfuls
- Brainstorm features or behaviors that would delight users.
- Consider these as additional features to enhance the user experience.
- Rather Nots
- Consider actions or responses that, while not strictly prohibited, are undesirable and should be minimized or avoided.
- Establish guidelines to steer the GPT away from these behaviors.
- Instructions on Prohibitions
- Clearly define what is prohibited for the GPT to say or do, such as generating harmful or biased content.
- Implement mechanisms for users to report and reconfigure the GPT if it engages in prohibited behavior.
- Instructions on Caveating Output
- Provide instructions on how the GPT should handle situations where its output may be uncertain, potentially biased, or could be misinterpreted.
- Implement a system for the GPT to communicate its confidence level or suggest verification when appropriate.
Updated on: 06/02/2025
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