Learn to break complex business processes into a series of connected prompts that build on each other.
You’ve mastered writing individual prompts—now it’s time to tackle bigger business challenges by connecting multiple prompts together. Think of this as upgrading from single tasks to complete workflows.
Prompt chaining is like creating a work process—each step builds on the previous one to create a complete solution. Instead of asking AI to do everything at once, you guide it through a logical sequence of steps, just like you would with a human team member.
Sometimes you need different paths based on intermediate results:Main Chain: Analyze → Assess Risk Level → Branch
If High Risk: Escalation Protocol → Crisis Response Plan
If Medium Risk: Monitoring Plan → Regular Updates
If Low Risk: Standard Process → Routine Follow-up
Parallel Chains
Run multiple chains simultaneously, then combine results:Chain A: Technical Analysis → Technical Recommendations
Chain B: Business Analysis → Business Recommendations Synthesis: Combine both recommendations → Final Strategic Plan
• Task has multiple logical phases
• You need to verify intermediate results
• Process is complex or high-stakes
• You want maximum control over output
Use Single Prompts When
• Task is straightforward
• You need quick results
• Risk of errors is low
• Chaining adds unnecessary complexity
Start with simple 2-3 step chains, then gradually tackle more complex business processes as you build confidence. The key is thinking systematically about how work gets done, then translating that logic into a series of connected prompts that guide AI through the same expert process a human would follow.