Prompt Engineering for Microsoft 365 Copilot

This guide provides an overview of prompt engineering specifically for Microsoft 365 Copilot, detailing how to craft effective prompts to enhance AI interactions in business environments. It begins by explaining the importance of user adoption in AI tools and outlines the key elements necessary for effective prompt creation, such as goal, context, source, and expectations. The document introduces the RISEN Framework, a structured methodology aimed at generating more effective AI responses by ensuring outputs are relevant, informed, specific, executable, and nuanced. Additionally, it discusses various other prompt engineering frameworks, including the Problem-Solution Framework, Contextual Framework, Comparison Framework, Action-Oriented Framework, Instructional Framework, and 5W1H Framework. Each framework is described with examples that illustrate how they can be applied to improve AI-generated responses in different business contexts. The guide emphasizes the significance of clear communication with AI tools to achieve optimal results.