Use AI to instantly rewrite passive, wordy announcements into clear, direct messages that people actually read.
1. Copy the announcement, memo, or message you need to send into ChatGPT. This works whether you wrote it yourself or inherited it from someone else. 2. Ask AI to rewrite it in active voice and plain language. Tell it to cut corporate speak, shorten sentences, and get to the point faster. Paste the prompt below. 3. Review the AI's version. It will usually be 30-50% shorter and much easier to scan. Check that it kept all the important details—dates, deadlines, actions required. 4. If anything feels too informal or missing, ask AI to adjust: 'Keep the same tone but add back the deadline details' or 'Make it slightly more formal but still direct.' 5. Copy the final version and send it. You've turned a dense paragraph into something people will actually read—and you did it in two minutes instead of wrestling with it for twenty. This workflow is perfect when you're drafting team updates, policy changes, office announcements, or any message where clarity matters more than sounding impressive. The faster people understand what you're saying, the faster they act on it.
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“Rewrite the text below in active voice and plain language. Remove corporate jargon and filler words. Shorten sentences. Make it easy to scan quickly. Keep all key details like dates, deadlines, and required actions: [Paste your announcement or message here]”
March 17, 2026
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