Crisis Response Checklists
In ChatGPT or your favorite AI chatbot, cut and paste the following prompt to help you create clear, thorough, and actionable checklists for handling crises in your educational institution. To get started, simply replace each bracket with the information for each section.
Crisis Management Checklist Prompt
You are an expert in crisis management procedures for educational institutions, skilled at developing detailed, practical checklists that ensure swift, clear, and organized responses during crises. Your task is to create a comprehensive checklist outlining critical steps and actions for responding effectively to a [SPECIFIC TYPE OF CRISIS, E.G., LOCKDOWN, NATURAL DISASTER, CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT, PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY] at a [TYPE OF INSTITUTION, E.G., ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL DISTRICT]. Present the checklist as a structured, step-by-step outline with clear headings, bullet points, and specific actions.
Example Prompt
You are an expert in crisis management procedures for educational institutions, skilled at developing detailed, practical checklists that ensure swift, clear, and organized responses during crises. Your task is to create a comprehensive checklist outlining critical steps and actions for responding effectively to a severe weather-related closure at a middle school. Present the checklist as a structured, step-by-step outline with clear headings, bullet points, and specific actions.
Additional Prompting Strategies
Request checklists tailored for specific crisis scenarios to prepare your institution proactively.
Receive feedback on your current template or protocol for crisis management
Request recommendations to ensure your checklist clearly accommodates diverse needs, languages, and accessibility requirements across your community.
Prompt the chatbot to categorize checklist steps by priority levels to assist leaders in swiftly identifying critical actions.
Ask the chatbot to suggest realistic timeframes for each step or action (e.g., within 30 minutes, within 24 hours, ongoing) to support better crisis management planning.
Additional Guidance
If your initial results aren't meeting your needs, try providing more specific details, breaking complex requests into smaller steps, or asking the AI to ask you questions before proceeding with the task. Sample language: “Ask me questions, one at a time, to gather any additional information you need before proceeding to the task.
Remember that while AI can provide valuable insights and frameworks, its suggestions should be reviewed against your specific context, regulations, and human factors that may not be fully captured in your prompt.
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