Satya Nadella Shares 5 GPT-5 Prompts That Power His Productivity at Microsoft

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently revealed five powerful GPT-5 prompts he relies on daily within Microsoft 365 Copilot—thanks to the integration that was rolled out on August 7, 2025. These prompts transform raw communications and schedules into actionable insights across Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel.

The five prompts Nadella shared are:

Predict Meeting Priorities

“Based on my prior interactions with [/person], give me 5 things likely top of mind for our next meeting.”

Draft Project Updates

“Draft a project update based on emails, chats, and all meetings in [/series]: KPIs vs. targets, wins/losses, risks, competitive moves, plus likely tough questions and answers.”

Assess Launch Readiness

“Are we on track for the [Product] launch in November? Check engineering progress, pilot program results, risks. Give me a probability.”

Time Allocation Breakdown

“Review my calendar and email from the last month and create 5 to 7 buckets for projects I spend most time on, with percentage of time spent and short descriptions.”

Meeting Prep Briefing

“Review [/select email] + prep me for the next meeting in [/series], based on past manager and team discussions.”

These prompts allow Nadella to arrive at meetings equipped with strategic context—tracking progress, anticipating questions, and understanding focus areas. For executives, this is efficiency elevated to an art form; for team members, it may feel intensely focused or pressure-driven.