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Anthropic15 min lesson

Describe the result you need

Explain the output, approach and collaboration you actually need.

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Describe the workClear instructions01Desired output02Approach + context03How to work togetherShared understandingClaude

Why we chose it.

It helps you diagnose what is missing from a vague request.

People building practical AI skills for everyday work.

What to take away.

Separate what you want produced from how the assistant should approach the task and communicate with you.

Put it into practice.

Rewrite a recent request with an output, relevant context and a clear constraint.

Start with the AI task brief

Original resource: A closer look at Description, by Anthropic, Rick Dakan and Joseph Feller.

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