Mnemonics

A mnemonic is a tool that helps remember information by associating it with a memorable phrase, acronym, rhyme, or image. Mnemonics are especially useful for recalling lists, sequences, or other detailed information.

Some mnemonics can be expanded into full business or technical frameworks. ChatGPT is well suited to help generate Mnemonics for you to remember lists or specific areas of knowledge. Let's put it to the test.

Prompt: Generate some useful mnemonics to provide everyday guidance in life.

Response:

R.E.S.T. - Relax, Enjoy, Sleep, Take Breaks.

S.T.E.P.S - Stop, Think, Evaluate, Proceed Safely.

R.I.S.K. - Review, Identify, Study, Keep safe.

S.H.A.R.E - Support, Help, Act, Respect, Encourage.

So far, so generic, let's get a bit more specific and generate some mnemonics for the product management knowledge domain.

Prompt: Generate some useful and relevant mnemonics for product management.

P.R.O.D.U.C.T. - Plan Rigorously, Optimise Development, Understand Customers, Test extensively.

C.U.S.T.O.M.E.R. - Create Unique Solutions, Test for Optimal Market fit, Engage with Real feedback.

A.G.I.L.E. - Adapt Gradually, Iterate Lightly, Execute efficiently

V.A.L.U.E. - Verify Added Long-tem Utility, Evaluate.

Not bad, although a bit of cheating with some of those letters I think! Let's continue with some career advice.

Prompt: Generate mnemonics for building a successful career.

Response:

C.A.R.E.E.R. - Create goals, Acquire skills, Research opportunities, Expand network, Excel in your field, Reflect on progress.

R.I.S.E. - Research opportunities, Improve skills, Strategise advancement, Educate continually.

C.L.I.M.B. - Create opportunities, Learn from experiences, Invest in development, Motivate others, Balance life and work.

A quite like some of these. "Strategise advancement" seems like a good idea and I think I could productive CLIMB and take it out on the road! I continued to spend another happy hour generating mnemonics for all sorts of things. I won't reproduce them all here as you get the idea.

Suffice to say it was thirsty work and so at the end I think I definitely deserved a

B.E.E.R - Beverage, Enjoyed, Everywhere, Responsibly.