You may have heard of a Hackathon, but what about a Prompt-a-thon?
A Prompt-a-thon is an event where participants are given specific prompt challenges and use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools to create and refine prompts and solutions within a set time frame. HBS IT recently held a Prompt-a-thon hosted by the Business Relationship Management and Instructional Design and Training Services Teams.
The Prompt-a-thon encouraged participants to craft effective prompts to enhance interactions with GenAI and foster creativity and innovation. The event also provided an opportunity for collaboration and exploration of GenAI-powered solutions for real-world tasks.
About 20 HBS IT staff members gathered on Tuesday, Oct. 29, to test their prompting skills. Teams had 50 minutes to work on GenAI prompts and prepare a quick-fire presentation to share their outcomes with the rest of the group.
Whether designing a system using data analytics to predict alumni engagement or developing an AI assistant that generates riddles, participants used prompting best practices to guide their work.
Provide Instructions: Specify the task you want the tool to complete as well as your goal
Be Detailed: Provide context and feedback to the tool
Use Examples: Give the tool reference materials to clarify your response expectations
Iterate on Prompts: Learn about the tool’s strengths and weaknesses through trial and errors
Join the Fun!
If you wished you could have participated, you’ll have another chance soon! All HBS staff are invited to join the HBS Community Prompt-a-thon on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Prompters of all levels are welcome – whether you're a seasoned expert or completely new to GenAI, we'd love to have you join us!
Visit myHBS events for more details and to register to attend.