20/05/2026
π€ Still getting mediocre results from ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude?
The problem isn't the AI β it's the prompt. And there's a dead-simple 4-step fix for it.
Introducing the RTFC Framework π
π R β Role β Tell the AI WHO to be
π T β Task β Tell it EXACTLY what you need
π F β Format β Tell it HOW to structure the output
π C β Context β Give it YOUR world, your background, your goals
Here's a quick example:
β Bad prompt: "Write a performance review."
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RTFC prompt: "You are an empathetic engineering manager [Role]. Write a balanced mid-year review for a developer who delivers on time but struggles with communication [Task]. Use 4 sections: Strengths, Growth Areas, Next Quarter Goals, Overall Rating [Format]. This developer is being considered for a senior role in 6 months and works remotely [Context]."
The output? Night and day different.
Whether you're a developer, project manager, BA, or IT leader β RTFC will change how you use AI tools forever. π
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