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Prompt Engineering as a Core Corporate Competency: The New Literacy of the C-Suite

Book Title: Contemporary Trends in Management: Reshaping the Corporate World

Editors:  Dr. Nilesh R. Berad and Dr. Jasbir Kaur

ISBN: 978-81-991591-9-8

Chapter: 3

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59646/ctm03/416

Author: Dr. Prashant Chordiya

Abstract

Prompt engineering has emerged as a critical skill for organizations striving to harness the full potential of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the context of generative models like OpenAI’s GPT-3 and GPT-4. As AI technologies continue to evolve and integrate into core business processes, the ability to craft effective prompts is becoming a core competency across all levels of an organization, particularly within the C-suite. The art of prompt engineering enables businesses to extract precise, relevant, and actionable information from AI systems, ensuring that these technologies align with business objectives and drive competitive advantages. This chapter explores how prompt engineering is reshaping the C-suite’s approach to digital transformation, innovation, and decision-making. It discusses the importance of prompt engineering as a literacy skill for executives, its role in enabling more efficient workflows, enhancing customer experiences, and fostering a culture of innovation. By examining how prompt engineering can be leveraged for strategic initiatives, this chapter provides insight into how AI can be better incorporated into leadership teams’ daily operations. It argues that prompt engineering, once considered a niche technical skill, is now a fundamental capability that leaders must understand to drive organizational success in the age of AI-driven business models.

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