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“You will find that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view”
-— Obi-Wan Kenobi, Return of the Jedi
Perspective vs Reality.
What you want vs what you need.
Off the Rack vs Tailored
There is an area that LLMs are struggling to develop, and that is a sense of perspective.
Any LLM (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, etc.) gives you one answer, one perspective output. And the output doesn’t always provide you with what you are specifically looking for. Ugh.
So, how can you get a better sense of covering the right angles? And the angles from which you need to see it from? Whether it is from your customer, a competitor, a partner, etc.
How? The answer is effective positioning of how your prompts are structured.
Let’s break it down.
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Ever notice when you ask AI for answers and get the same recycled advice as everyone else? That’s not you. You’re not here to blend in. You’re here to outthink, outpace, and outmaneuver the competition.
This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on a technique that’s quietly giving the sharpest users in the world a massive edge. It’s called Perspective-Transition Prompting, and once you see what it can do, you’ll never settle for one-dimensional thinking again.
Let’s dance.
Why This Matters
Relying on single-perspective answers from AI is like trying to win a chess match with half the pieces missing. You’re operating with blinders on, and you don’t even know it. The world is moving fast. Markets shift overnight. Competitors adapt in real time. If you’re not seeing every angle, you’re falling behind.
I’ve written on the impact of impactful prompting before; you can check it out below:
Perspective-Transition Prompting (PTP) is the tool that separates the good from the truly great. It’s a framework that forces large language models to deliver answers from multiple points of view—first as a direct, personal response, then as an objective third-party critique, and finally as a synthesis of both.
What Is Perspective-Transition Prompting?
Perspective-Transition Prompting is a AI interaction technique developed by Wang et al. in their groundbreaking 2025 research that enables LLMs to dynamically shift between different perspectives to solve complex, subjective problems. Unlike traditional single-angle prompting, PTP follows a three-step process:
First-Person Response: The AI provides an initial answer from a direct, personal perspective
Third-Person Analysis: The AI then critiques and analyzes the first response as an objective, external expert
Perspective Synthesis: Finally, the AI merges both viewpoints to deliver a comprehensive, balanced conclusion
When you use a PTP engagement, you’re not just getting a one-sided answer; you’re getting a debate, a challenge, and a conclusion, right there in your chat window, in real-time.
Why does this matter? Because bias is everywhere.
Every AI model is trained on mountains of data, and that data comes with its own baggage. If you want real insight, you need to force the model to question itself, to argue, to see the problem from every side.
Why Traditional Prompting Falls Short
Many people rely on basic prompting techniques that generate single-perspective responses, leading to several critical limitations:
Inherent Bias: AI models trained on large datasets often default to majority perspectives, potentially missing minority viewpoints or contrarian insights
Limited Context: Single-angle responses fail to capture the complexity of strategic business decisions
Shallow Analysis: Without perspective transition, responses lack the depth required for high-stakes executive decision-making
The first step is to stop settling for shallow, one-dimensional answers. Start demanding depth and rigor from every AI interaction.
Here’s how you do it:
When you’re facing a big decision, whether it’s launching a new product, restructuring your team, building an account, or entering a new market, don’t just ask your AI for advice. Instead, use Perspective-Transition Prompting.
Ask the model to answer as if it were you, with all your context and goals.
Tell it to switch hats and critique that answer as a third-party expert, someone with no skin in the game but with deep experience in the field.
Have the AI merge both perspectives into a single, balanced conclusion.
Here is a Prompt to Follow:
“Answer as 1st‑person; then critique as a 3rd‑person analyst; finally, merge both.”
The Role-Context-Expectation Framework
We want the AI to "become" two people, a 1st-person (who you are characterizing) & a 3rd-person (the expert).
The more details you provide = the better answers you will get.
Enhance your PTP prompts by incorporating specific roles, contexts, and expectations:
"As a [specific role], analyze [specific challenge] given [context]. Provide first-person insights, then third-person critique, finally synthesize for [specific outcome]."
Here are a few examples:
1 - Defense Startup
Our company is an AI-defense-tech startup focused on telehealth, considering a launch as a government contractor this year. Good move or no?
Answer as George, COO of the defense startup (1st person).
Then critique as Tom, a lobbyist and government contracting expert with more than 25 years of defense and government experience with US government and an expert go‑to‑market consultant (3rd person).
Finally, merge both into a 500‑word recommendation.
2 - Go-To-Market & Competitive Positioning
Our company is a $60M engineering firm that focuses on contracts with the federal government. Should we focus more on doing prime contracts with USACE South Atlantic Division, given the current competitive environment of contractors?
Answer as Mark, Senior Vice President of the company overseeing project bids and business development (1st person)
Answer as Barbara, a government contracting expert with more than 25 years of USACE industry experience, contracting knowledge, prime and subcontracting engagement, and market leader.
Finally, merge both into a risk-balanced decision, hiring plan, go-to-market, and next steps
3 - Capture Management / Business Development Engagements
Our company is positioning itself to go after an upcoming dining hall expansion construction project opportunity with NAVFAC Washington.
Answer as Joe, CEO of the company, needing to understand where we sit among the competitors for this opportunity and if we should go/no go this opportunity.
Answer as Ashley, a subject matter expert in NAVFAC construction work, Shipley Associates competitBlackhat expert, and well respected leader in the construction market
Finally, merge both into a competitor review plan, include a concise go/no‑go call, and next steps
Third Touch - Show Your Depth
Mastering Perspective-Transition Prompting isn’t just about getting smarter answers from AI. It’s about fundamentally changing how you approach decisions, strategy, and leadership. Use PTP as a starting point for deeper analysis. After receiving the initial three-perspective response, drill down with follow-up questions that challenge specific assumptions or explore edge cases.
Here’s what happens when you master PTP:
You see what others don’t. While your competitors are stuck in echo chambers, you’re running circles around them with multi-angle clarity.
You build buy-in. When you show your team and stakeholders you’ve explored every perspective, you earn trust. You get alignment. You get action.
You future-proof your leadership. The next era of AI belongs to those who can harness nuance, not just noise. Perspective-Transition Prompting is how you get there.
What the Internet Taught Me This Week
From new tools, recent trends, and market updates, here is what has been on my mind.
OpenAI was just awarded a 1-year, $200Millon Department of Defense contract. Check it out here
1 hyperscale datacenter uses the same amount of water in a year as 12,000 to 60,000 people. Check it out here
Widespread deployment, yet minimal impact. McKinsey released a report on the impacts of AI so far. Check it out here
Refuse to settle for surface-level answers.
Perspective-Transition Prompting isn’t just a new way to use AI. It’s a new way to get to the answer that you seek.
If you want to be average, keep doing what everyone else is doing.
If you ask your AI a question and just take the first answer, you’re hoping for the best for an output. In the growing competitive environment that we live in, you know that perspective and depth are needed. Taking a few extra minutes, providing additional prompts, and tailoring it to your needs can go a long way in getting an output that you can work with and help you on your journey.
PTP is the secret weapon. Use it.
See you next week.
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