The AI revolution is well underway, having moved beyond back-end IT functions into the daily machinations of individual employees.
Yet amid a tough job market, performance-related job losses, and even AI itself presenting an existential threat to jobs, employees are constantly looking to optimize their use of technology.
While many gain prompts through conversations with colleagues or via trial and error, a new announcement from the CEO of one of the world’s biggest companies and leading AI innovators could seriously upskill their use of it.
Posting on LinkedIn, Satya Nadella—the architect behind Microsoft’s $3.7 trillion valuation and the executive who has positioned his company at the forefront of the AI revolution—announced that he uses the GPT-5 Copilot integration every day as it’s an integral part of his "everyday workflow."
But more than just revealing his personal use, Nadella went a step further and shared the prompts he relies on to get his work done. Although a CEO of one of the world's biggest companies may have wildly different priorities and responsibilities from the rest of us, the prompts Nadella recommends will undoubtedly show how to make the most of your Copilot investment.
Prompt 1: Contextual Meeting Preparation
Prompt: Based on my prior interactions with [/person], give me 5 things likely top of mind for our next meeting.
Meetings often waste time and create misaligned priorities. This prompt flips that dynamic by helping you walk in already prepared for what matters most.
For example, before a client renewal check-in, Copilot can search past conversations and surface the most relevant issues. Instead of reacting in real time, you arrive proactively informed. For busy executives, this may mean an edge in negotiations; for account managers, it provides the confidence of having answers at the ready.
Prompt 2: Comprehensive Project Intelligence
Prompt: Draft a project update based on emails, chats, and all meetings in [/series]: KPIs vs. targets, wins/losses, risks, competitive moves, plus likely tough questions and answers.
Manually piecing together updates from multiple sources is one of the most time-consuming managerial tasks. With GPT-5 Copilot, this prompt consolidates scattered emails, chats, and notes into a single narrative of progress and risks.
Imagine leading a cross-departmental initiative—you can instantly generate a report showing whether you’re meeting targets. Instead of being a glorified note-taker, Copilot acts as a consolidation engine, freeing time for analysis and decision-making rather than admin work.
Prompt 3: Predictive Launch Assessment
Prompt: Are we on track for the [Product] launch in November? Check eng progress, pilot program results, risks. Give me a probability.
By analyzing project documents and performance metrics, GPT-5 Copilot can generate a probability-based assessment of whether a launch (or any major deliverable) is on track.
