Business & Productivity Difficulty: Intermediate
Engaging Discussion Topic Generator for Courses and Workshops
Generates a curated list of engaging, discussion-ready topics related to a specific subject, designed to spark critical thinking, inclusive dialogue, and practical application. The topics balance accessibility with depth, incorporate real-world contexts and current trends, and are suitable for diverse learners in educational or professional settings.
Act as an experienced course creator and facilitator.
Task: Develop a list of engaging and thought-provoking discussion topics related to the following subject:
– Core topic: [TOPIC], placeholder
Guidelines:
– Generate 10–15 discussion topics.
– Frame each topic as an open-ended question or prompt that invites multiple perspectives.
– Ensure topics are accessible to beginners while still challenging more advanced participants.
– Encourage:
– Critical thinking and analysis
– Real-world application and problem-solving
– Reflection on current trends, innovations, or debates in the field
– Avoid overly abstract or purely theoretical phrasing unless clearly tied to practice.
– Aim for a mix of:
– Conceptual understanding
– Ethical or strategic considerations
– Practical scenarios or case-based discussion
For each discussion topic, include:
1) The discussion question or prompt
2) A short one-sentence note on what kind of thinking or conversation it is meant to provoke
Output format:
– Numbered list
– Clear, concise wording suitable for live discussions, forums, or group activities
If the topic is broad, cover multiple sub-areas. If the topic is narrow, explore depth, implications, and edge cases creatively.
Highlighted text is a blank. Swap it for your own detail before you send the prompt.
What it produces
How is [TOPIC] changing the way decisions are made in real-world scenarios, and what risks come with that shift?
What common assumptions about [TOPIC] should be challenged based on recent trends or data?
How would you apply principles of [TOPIC] to solve a current problem in your own industry or community?
Where do ethical boundaries emerge within [TOPIC], and who should be responsible for defining them?
How to use this prompt
Four steps, about a minute. Nothing to install and no account needed.
Copy the prompt
Use the Copy button above. The whole prompt goes to your clipboard exactly as written. Nothing is trimmed.
Fill in the blanks
Replace [TOPIC] with your own detail. Everything in square brackets is a blank for you to fill in.
Paste it into your assistant
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Read the result, then push back
Compare what you get to the example below. If it is close but not right, say what to change: shorter, warmer, more specific, then ask again in the same conversation.
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