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Master the C.O.R.E. Method: How to Prompt Like a Pro and Empower Your Whole Team

An animated character deep in thought is surrounded by neon symbols representing "Context", "Objective", "Role", and "Format", illustrating a brainstorming or planning session.
An animated character deep in thought is surrounded by neon symbols representing "Context", "Objective", "Role", and "Format", illustrating a brainstorming or planning session.


Learning Objectives


By the end of this post, you will be able to:

• Write high-performance AI prompts using the C.O.R.E. Method• Train teams to consistently structure smarter queries• Drive ROI from AI tools through better operational adoption

Skill Level: Intermediate • Read Time: 10 min • Implementation Time: 2–3 h


Introduction


AI doesn’t fail your team—your team fails to ask good questions.

Poor prompting wastes hours, returns generic results, and leads teams to distrust AI entirely. That’s a sunk cost most orgs can’t afford.

In over 80 AI onboarding projects across agencies and enterprises, one thing separates high performers: prompt precision. And nothing trains it better than the C.O.R.E. Method.

Here’s how we’ll teach you to embed C.O.R.E. into your organization:

  1. The C.O.R.E. Method Demystified

  2. Real Prompts, Real Outcomes

  3. Team Training with C.O.R.E.

  4. Get C.O.R.E. Trained: Bring Us In


1. The C.O.R.E. Method Demystified


AI adoption is skyrocketing—but 90% of users are stuck at surface-level results. C.O.R.E. is your shortcut to strategic prompting.


The Framework


Context Set the stage: background, situation, or strategic goal.Example: “Given our goal is to expand into the EMEA market…”

Objective Use clear verbs: summarize, compare, draft, generate.Example: “Compare GDPR with U.S. privacy laws.”

Role & Resources Tell AI who to act as and what source to use.Example: “Act as our Chief Compliance Officer using the 'Privacy_Policy_Deck'.”

Expected Format Specify structure: table, list, one-pager, checklist.Example: “Return a bulleted list with 3 actionable takeaways.”


Prompting is to AI what querying is to a database: the better the input, the more precise the output. Structure unlocks leverage.

Most prompts are missing two or more components—especially Role and Format—resulting in vague, verbose, or irrelevant responses.


Quick Win: Audit your last AI query. Did it specify all 4 components?


2. Real Prompts, Real Outcomes


Prompting isn’t a theory—it’s a tactical skill with clear outputs. Here’s a real-world comparison:


Generic Prompt:“Give me some insights for a sales meeting.”

C.O.R.E. Prompt:“Generate a one-page briefing for Prospect Corp. Based on the 'Financial_Services_Buyer_Persona', identify top 3 pain points, summarize 2 case studies, and provide 3 discovery questions plus competitor counterpoints.”

Result:The C.O.R.E. prompt yields a usable sales doc. The generic one? Just fluff.

Train on your real workstreams: onboarding, reporting, briefs. C.O.R.E. excels where context is king.

Training with only hypothetical prompts delays ROI. Start with your daily workflows.

Quick Win: Rewrite one recurring prompt you send to ChatGPT using C.O.R.E. and save it as a template.


"The animated character explores key brainstorming concepts, while introducing the C.O.R.E. prompt framework: Context, Objective, Role, and Format."
"The animated character explores key brainstorming concepts, while introducing the C.O.R.E. prompt framework: Context, Objective, Role, and Format."

3. Team Training with C.O.R.E.


Scaling AI isn’t about buying more tools—it’s about upgrading team behavior.


3 Ways to Operationalize C.O.R.E.


• Cheat Sheets by Function Create marketing, HR, and ops-specific prompt templates.

• C.O.R.E. Office Hours Weekly 30-min sessions where employees bring real work and reframe with C.O.R.E.

• Prompt Libraries Curate and tag prompts inside Notion, Confluence, or SharePoint for reuse.


Prompts are a new form of internal IP. Treat them like SOPs.

One-off trainings don’t stick. Build rituals around prompting.


Quick Win: Host a 15-minute lunch & learn: “Rewriting Slack Prompts with C.O.R.E.”


4. Get C.O.R.E. Trained: Bring Us In


Most teams learn AI tools. Few learn how to talk to them well. That’s where we come in.

What Our Consulting Offers

• Live C.O.R.E. Workshops (1–2 hrs)Hands-on training with your real documents, prompts, and tools

• Department-Specific PlaybooksCustom templates and use cases for sales, HR, marketing, and ops

• Prompt Performance AuditsReview of current AI usage, feedback loop setup, and optimization plan

• C.O.R.E. Coach CertificationTrain-the-trainer format to scale prompting skills internally

Let’s Get Your Team Prompt-Ready

Ready to stop wasting AI spend and start producing strategic outputs?Let’s train your team to think in C.O.R.E.


👉 Book a C.O.R.E. Workshop Today


We’ll turn your team into structured thinkers who get better answers, faster.


A perplexed figure stands holding a question card, faced with the challenge of choosing between 'Context,' 'Objective,' and 'Expected Format'—each represented by a vividly colored door, while a friendly robot awaits with a checklist.
A perplexed figure stands holding a question card, faced with the challenge of choosing between 'Context,' 'Objective,' and 'Expected Format'—each represented by a vividly colored door, while a friendly robot awaits with a checklist.

Your Next Steps (Choose Your Implementation Route)


Beginner Route: Download the C.O.R.E. Cheat Sheet PDF and rewrite your top 3 prompts.

Intermediate Route:Host a 30-minute internal training using this blog post and test prompt examples.


Expert Route: Create department-specific prompt templates and schedule recurring C.O.R.E. Clinics.


Resource Kit: • C.O.R.E. Cheat Sheet (PDF)• Prompt Library Template (Notion)• C.O.R.E. Office Hours Guide (PDF)


Conclusion & Community


You now have a structure for unlocking the real power of AI inside your workflows—and a team-ready method to back it up.


Implementation Timeline


• Week 1: Rewrite top 5 prompts using C.O.R.E.• Week 2: Host first team clinic and collect improved outputs


Success Metrics

• Average prompt quality score ↑ 40%• Time saved on revisions ↓ 50%• Internal prompt library created and shared





Share your best prompts using #AestheticaResults and tag us on LinkedIn.


FAQ


What makes C.O.R.E. better than just using prompt templates? Templates are static. C.O.R.E. teaches thinking patterns so you can adapt prompts to any context, role, or goal.


How long does it take to train a team on C.O.R.E.? Most teams are C.O.R.E.-confident after a 90-minute workshop and one follow-up clinic.


Can C.O.R.E. work across different AI platforms (e.g. Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT)?Absolutely. It’s platform-agnostic because it teaches how to talk to any LLM.


Is this suitable for non-technical teams? 100%. C.O.R.E. was designed for marketers, HR teams, salespeople, and operators—not just developers.


Do you offer ongoing support or just one-time training? We offer both: stand alone workshops and 3-month retainers with coaching, audits, and playbook development.


The C.O.R.E logo emphasizes innovation and intelligence with the tagline "Ask Smarter Questions," featuring dynamic green and pink accents against a black background.
The C.O.R.E logo emphasizes innovation and intelligence with the tagline "Ask Smarter Questions," featuring dynamic green and pink accents against a black background.

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