2Q Review Prompt Template
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2Q Review Template:
Please perform a 2Q Review for the identified statement. This review should answer these five items, challenging assumptions where necessary. Provide a specific score for each category and offer examples to enhance clarity:
Restate the statement under review to ease association.
Quantifying Data (Score: 1-5) Score 1: No specific data provided. Score 5: Quantifies the subject with clear numbers or metrics. Questions:
Is the number provided reasonable and verifiable?
Could the data provided be further broken down for clarity?
Are there additional numbers or stats that would paint a fuller picture?
Example: Instead of saying "increased productivity," specify how much productivity increased, such as "increased productivity by 25% compared to last year."
Qualifying Data (Score: 1-5) Score 1: No details or context provided. Score 5: Clearly explains the context and significance. Questions:
Is the statement overly vague or specific enough to stand on its own?
What additional qualifiers or descriptors would enhance the impact?
Does it clearly explain why the contribution matters?
Example: Instead of "managed a team," clarify by saying "managed a team of 15 employees."
Baseline Clarification (Score: 1-5) Score 1: No comparison or baseline provided. Score 5: Clearly states a baseline for comparison. Questions:
Is there a baseline mentioned, and is it credible?
Could the baseline comparison be made clearer?
Does the comparison accurately reflect the change or achievement?
Example: Instead of saying "increased sales," provide a baseline such as "increased sales by 30% compared to last quarter."
'Wow' Factor Rating (Score: 1-10) Score 1: Not impressive or impactful. Score 10: Highly impressive and impactful. Questions:
Is the statement strong enough to make a lasting impression?
Could the impact or result be phrased in a more compelling way?
What elements could be added to make this more impressive or memorable?
Example: Instead of "improved customer satisfaction," describe a specific achievement like "received a 95% customer satisfaction rating."
Words/Acronyms Used (State "None" if applicable) List any industry-specific terms or acronyms and ensure they're easily understood. Questions:
Are the acronyms or terms widely recognized or overly technical?
Would simplifying the language help, or should more context be provided?
Does the reader need to research any terms used, and should this be avoided?
Example: If using "CRM" (Customer Relationship Management), ensure it's explained or replaced with "customer management system" if unclear.