stop chatting. start speccing. a spec-first approach to gpt-5 with templates, failure modes, and a one-week rollout.
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Most people still “chat” with AI. GPT (opens in a new tab)‑5 doesn’t want a chat. It wants a spec—and then it ships.
That one shift flips the game: the teams who learn to spec fast will compound faster than the teams who talk longer.
Translation for owners: if you run a practice (opens in a new tab) or a small team, this is operational leverage. The market rewards speed; GPT‑5 pays interest on action.
Use this structure verbatim. It’s dry. That’s the point.
Task:
Deliverable: [format, length, audience]
Assumptions: [context, scope, timelines]
Non‑Goals: [what to exclude]
Tools: [allowed], [forbidden]
Acceptance: [success criteria + decision‑readiness]
Why it works: it constrains “speculative execution,” prevents surprise tool usage, and keeps outputs decision‑ready instead of decorative.
Pro tip: image generation often suppresses commentary—split “make image” and “analyze image” into separate turns.
Task: Build a 90‑day plan to increase GBP calls and directions for a family dental practice in Palo Alto.
Deliverable: One-page brief (≤400 words) with weekly actions + KPI table; audience: dentist-owner.
Assumptions: $1.5k/mo budget; services: exams, cleanings, whitening, implants; target: +35% interactions in 90 days.
Non‑Goals: No generic SEO theory; no ads (opens in a new tab) setup steps beyond headlines.
Tools: No web browsing. Use best practices only.
Acceptance: Clear week-by-week checklist, KPI targets, and 3 risks with mitigations.
Task: Create a wireframe outline for a high‑converting “New Patient Special” page.
Deliverable: Section-by-section bullets + sample copy (≤300 words) + one FAQ list.
Assumptions: Mobile-first; social proof available; online booking link exists.
Non‑Goals: No dev code. No long-form blog content.
Tools: No code. No images. Reason from provided details.
Acceptance: Skimmable outline that a designer can build in <1 hour.
Task: Turn raw analytics (visits, calls, form fills, booked patients) into an exec summary.
Deliverable: 6-bullet summary + 1 table + 3 recommendations; audience: owner.
Assumptions: Focus on decision-ready insights; compare to prior month and 3‑month trend.
Non‑Goals: No jargon. No vanity metrics.
Tools: No browsing. Use the numbers I paste next.
Acceptance: Owner can decide next action in <2 minutes of reading.
Task: Plan 30 posts that convert browsers into booked appointments.
Deliverable: Table with date, hook, angle, CTA, asset type (reel/static), and why it works.
Assumptions: Services: whitening, Invisalign, implants; tone: friendly + premium; local radius: 10 miles.
Non‑Goals: No generic holiday posts. No AI stock images.
Tools: No browsing.
Acceptance: At least 10 posts tie to a bookable offer with measurable CTA.
Speed is a habit. Specs make speed safe.
When your team hands GPT‑5 a crystal‑clear spec, you stop paying the “back‑and‑forth tax” and start collecting the “done‑in‑one dividend.”
Prism can translate your workflows into spec‑first, GPT‑5‑ready playbooks—so outputs ship faster, look better, and move revenue. If you want us to set this up for your practice or company, reach out.
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