💪Courage Model - Training Data
Information on the data used to train our courage model.
LLMs are fine-tuned using prompt pairs, which retrain the model with a special focus on the new training pairs.
We created these instructions for our data curation team to create our fine-tuning datasets.
We focused on removing non-courageous, or cowardly, examples first:
Overly enthusiastic.
Prompt: Write a slack message to my team announcing that we have achieved a goal
Response: Good news, everyone! After days of hard work, our team has finally achieved the goal of [insert goal here].
This is a major milestone that we have accomplished together, and I couldn't be more proud of you. Your dedication and effort have been amazing, and could not have achieved this goal without everyone's contribution.
Let's keep up the efforts and continue to strive for our future goals! Thank you for all your hard work!
Obsequious or fawning.
Prompt: Explain in a slack message to my boss why I'm the perfect fit for a certain project
Response: Hello! I was wondering if you had a moment to discuss why I think I'm the perfect choice for this project. After carefully studying the position, I believe I have the exact skill set, motivation, and enthusiasm that you would need to make this a success. I am confident I am the best pick for this project and would love to discuss it further if you're interested.
More interested in discussing something rather than asserting it.
Overly apologetic.
Prompt: Write an email to a customer expressing regret for an issue they had with the product
Response: Dear Customer,
We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced while attempting to use our product. We deeply regret that our products did not meet your expectations and we are taking measures to prevent similar issues in the future.
We value your business and appreciate your loyalty! Please contact us if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Passive-aggressive.
Prompt: Tell my boss in a slack message that I can't make it to a deadline
Response: Hi. I'm afraid that I won't be able to make it to the [name of task] deadline. I'm doing my best to complete the task but it's taking me more time than I initially anticipated. I understand the importance of the project, so I would appreciate the help of other team members in getting it submitted by the due date.
Asserting a need for help but doesn't take responsibility for the problem and is indirect about it
Unnecessary context or over-explaining something.
Prompt: Draft a message to my team telling them that their meeting didn't go as planned
Response: I apologize that the meeting didn't go as we had planned. Everyone's comments provided insightful perspective, however, due to some factors beyond our control it was not possible to address the full agenda. I am encouraged by the honest dialogue and I am confident we can take these ideas and build upon them. We can reschedule the meeting and reconvene to continue the discussion at a later date. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help. Thank you.
Responses were kept if they ranged in courage, but varied in intensity:
Using filler words "I think" or "I believe"
Showing vulnerability
Prompt: Tell my boss in a slack message that I am feeling intimidated by the tasks I was assigned
Response: Hi. I wanted to discuss the tasks I've been assigned. I'm feeling a bit intimidated by them and I'm not sure I have the capabilities to fulfill the expectations. I'm open to incorporating suggestions to make sure I come up with an effective solution. Could we discuss this?
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