Draft Talking Points for a Policy Meeting or Briefing

Free tools:ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Time:2 minutes
Difficulty:Beginner

What You'll Get

A structured one-page talking points document covering your policy issue — with a bottom-line statement, key supporting points, and suggested responses to likely pushback.

The Prompt

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Create a one-page talking points document for [audience: senior official / congressional staff / stakeholder group] on [policy issue]. Format: 1) Bottom-line statement (1-2 sentences), 2) Key points (3-5 bullet points with brief supporting facts), 3) Common questions/objections and suggested responses. Our position: [describe your program office's position]. Key facts to include: [list your facts]

Tips

List 2–3 likely objections in your prompt — the AI generates stronger Q&A responses when it knows what pushback to anticipate. Route through appropriate clearance before any official use to ensure alignment with current agency positions.