25 Effective ChatGPT Prompts for Product Managers

Create a compelling product vision statement for a [type of product] that helps [target audience] achieve [main benefit]. Include a description of the problem being solved, the solution approach, and what success looks like in 2-3 years.

Generate a competitive analysis framework for my [product type] in the [industry] market. Compare against [Competitor 1], [Competitor 2], and [Competitor 3] across dimensions like pricing, features, target audience, strengths, weaknesses, and market positioning. Include recommendations for differentiation.

I'm considering this product strategy: [describe your strategy in 2-3 sentences]. Analyze potential pitfalls, market risks, and execution challenges. Then provide a framework for validating this strategy with 5 critical assumptions to test and specific methods to test each one.

For a [type of product] serving [customer segment], help me define an appropriate North Star Metric. Consider our business model of [subscription/freemium/etc.] and our goal to [primary business objective]. Suggest 3 potential metrics, explain the pros and cons of each, and recommend the best option with a plan to measure it.

Create a product positioning statement for my [product name] that targets [specific customer segment]. The main benefit is [primary value proposition]. Our competitors are [competitor names], but we're different because [key differentiator]. Include a tagline and 3 supporting messages that reinforce this positioning.

Create a set of 10-15 user interview questions for [target user] to understand their experience with [specific process/problem]. Include questions that explore their current workflow, pain points, goals, and what success looks like for them. Include both behavioral and attitudinal questions.

Based on this user research data: [summarize key findings], create a detailed user persona including demographic information, goals, frustrations, motivations, a typical day in their life, and technology comfort level. Give the persona a name, job title, and include a quote that captures their essence.

Help me create a customer journey map for [user type] using [product/service] to achieve [goal]. Break down the journey into stages from awareness to advocacy. For each stage, include the user's actions, thoughts, feelings, pain points, opportunities for improvement, and relevant touchpoints.

I have collected these customer feedback comments: [paste 5-10 representative feedback items]. Analyze these comments to identify common themes, pain points, requested features, and sentiment. Rank the themes by frequency and impact, and recommend 3 specific product improvements based on this analysis.

Using the Jobs-to-be-Done framework, help me understand why customers would 'hire' my [product/service]. For the job of [primary job to be done], outline: 1) Functional aspects, 2) Emotional aspects, 3) Social aspects. Then create a job statement in this format: 'When I [context], I want to [motivation], so I can [outcome].' Provide 3 different job statements.

Create a quarterly product roadmap template for Q[1-4] [year] for our [product name]. We want to focus on [2-3 strategic themes]. Include a mix of customer-facing features, technical improvements, and learning initiatives. Structure it with themes, objectives, key results, and high-level features/initiatives with rough timing and dependencies.

I need to prioritize these potential features: [list 5-8 feature ideas]. For each one, help me evaluate using the RICE framework (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort). Ask me pointed questions about each dimension, suggest reasonable scores based on my answers, and then calculate final RICE scores to rank the features.

Create a comprehensive Product Requirements Document (PRD) template for a [feature type] in our [product name]. Include sections for problem statement, success metrics, user stories, functional requirements, technical considerations, design guidelines, rollout plan, and future iterations.

Help me define an MVP for [product concept] targeting [user segment]. Our key hypothesis is [main assumption to test]. Break down the essential features needed to test this hypothesis, features that can wait for later iterations, and specific metrics to determine if the MVP is successful.

Help me develop OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) for Q[1-4] for our product team working on [product area]. Our main company objective this quarter is [company objective]. Create 2-3 product objectives with 3-4 measurable key results for each. Each key result should be quantifiable and achievable within the quarter.

Write 5-7 user stories for a feature that allows [user type] to [accomplish goal]. Format as 'As a [user type], I want to [action], so that [benefit].' For each story, include acceptance criteria and potential edge cases the development team should consider.

Create a comprehensive product launch checklist for our [feature/product] targeting [audience]. Include pre-launch preparation, launch day activities, and post-launch analysis across all relevant departments (Product, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, Customer Support, etc.). For each item, note timing (e.g., T-minus 4 weeks) and the responsible team.

Help me design an A/B test for [feature/change] on our [specific product area]. Define the hypothesis, primary and secondary metrics to measure, minimum sample size needed, test duration, potential biases to control for, and how to interpret different possible outcomes. Also suggest a plan for implementation regardless of which variant wins.

Draft engaging release notes for our latest update (version [number]) of [product name]. Key changes include: [list 3-5 main updates]. Target audience is [customer type]. Use a [casual/professional/excited] tone. Include benefits for each change rather than just technical descriptions. Add a brief intro and closing note.

Create a stakeholder update template for our [product/feature] development. Include sections for: summary of progress against goals, key metrics, achievements since last update, challenges/blockers, upcoming milestones, decisions needed, and supporting resources. The update should be concise but comprehensive enough for [executive/cross-functional/investor] stakeholders.

I'm preparing for a product manager interview at [company name] in the [industry] industry. Generate 10 likely interview questions specific to this company and role, including behavioral, product sense, analytical, and technical questions. For each question, provide guidance on how to structure a strong answer and an example response framework.

I'm a product manager with [X years] of experience in the [industry] industry. My strengths are [list 2-3 strengths] and I want to improve in [area of interest]. Analyze potential skill gaps for my career progression to [target role], recommend specific improvement activities, resources to learn from, and how to demonstrate these skills in my current role.

Help me design a product metrics dashboard for our [product type]. We want to track [business objective]. Suggest 7-10 key metrics organized into categories like acquisition, activation, retention, revenue, and referral. For each metric, define how it's calculated, why it matters, what signals it might indicate when it changes, and a healthy target range.

Help me document an important product decision about [specific decision]. Create a decision document that includes: context and background, options considered, evaluation criteria, analysis of each option against the criteria, final decision with rationale, expected outcomes, risks and mitigations, and next steps. The audience is [stakeholder group].

I need a stakeholder management strategy for a complex product initiative involving [list key departments/stakeholders]. For each stakeholder group, help me analyze their interests, potential concerns, level of influence, communication preferences, and engagement needed. Then create a comprehensive engagement plan with communication cadence and formats.