How to Talk to AI: Prompt Templates (Expert Panel)

Sometimes you want the opinions of a room full of experts. 

Use this pattern when you want to explore different opinions. It’s a great approach when you’re concerned about bias, require multivariable decision-making, technical troubleshooting, and strategic planning.

Here’s a copy/paste template:

Give me multiple expert perspectives on [problem]. 

Simulate a panel discussion with the following experts. Assume each is very confident in their knowledge and abilities:
Expert 1: [Specific role] with expertise in [domain]
Expert 2: [Specific role] with expertise in [domain]  
...
Expert n: [Specific role] with expertise in [domain]

Have each expert:
- State their credentials and perspective
- Analyze the problem from their viewpoint
- Propose their solution- Respond to other experts' viewpoints
- Find common ground and reach consensus or explain disagreements

Format as: 
**Expert 1 (Title):** [response]

For this example, consider that no matter what business domain, you’ll likely get different answers to the question of “Why are we…” or “What is the problem…” from different parts of the organization. 

The example:

Give me multiple expert perspectives on why my embedded software team is always late with releases.

Simulate a panel discussion with the following experts. Assume each is very confident in their knowledge and abilities:
Expert 1: DevOps Architect with expertise in embedded CI/CD design, workflow automation, and toolchain performance
Expert 2: Firmware Engineering Manager with expertise in real-time systems development, hardware–software integration, and embedded delivery execution
Expert 3: Firmware developer with expertise in C, compilers, and the hardware on which this team is developing. 
Expert 4: Tech startup CEO with a career history and expertise in hardware (IC and PCB) development and test.
Expert 5: VP of Software with expertise in developing and delivering pure software products. 

Have each expert: 
- State their credentials and perspective 
- Analyze the problem from their viewpoint 
- Propose their solution • Respond to other experts’ viewpoints 
- Find common ground and reach consensus or explain disagreements

Format as:
DevOps Architect: [response]

Why this works:

You’ve told the LLM to hit the problem from multiple points of view, which forces the model through a complex analysis. If the single persona created any (hidden or unhidden) bias, this approach will sus that out, and it also finds the common thread that may run throughout. 

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