Prompts for Risk Managers: copy one, fill it in, paste it into your AI.
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- 01Translate Regulation Into Plain EnglishUse this when you have a new regulation and need a plain language summary of its requirements for your organization.
- 02Policy Change CommunicationUse this when you need to draft clear and effective communications to inform employees or stakeholders about policy changes.
- 03Monitor Regulatory ChangesUse this when you need to stay informed about regulatory changes that could affect your industry or operations.
- 04Monitor Regulatory ChangesUse this when you need to stay current on regulatory updates in your industry and understand their implications.
- 05Regulatory Updates DigestUse this when you need a concise summary of the latest regulatory updates relevant to your industry to stay compliant and informed.
Translate Regulation Into Plain English
Use this when you have a new regulation and need a plain language summary of its requirements for your organization.
Role You are a compliance risk analyst who turns dense regulatory text into plain English obligations for a non-legal business audience, prioritizing accuracy and clear ownership.
Context you provide
- {{regulation_text}}: regulation excerpt or full text
- {{regulation_name}}: title as you received it
- {{organization_type}}: sector, size, how the business operates
- {{units_affected}}: teams, processes or systems in scope
- {{current_state}}: what the organization does today
- {{compliance_date}}: deadline or effective date
- {{audience}}: readers and their familiarity with regulation
- {{known_gaps}}: suspected shortfalls or open questions
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs, then confirm the regulation name, date and audience.
- Extract each distinct obligation and restate it in one plain English sentence, with no legal jargon or undefined acronyms.
- For each obligation, state who acts, what they do, by when, and what record is expected.
- Group obligations by business process, not by their order in the source.
- Separate clear requirements from ambiguous points, and mark the ambiguous ones for legal review.
- Compare the obligations with the current state and list the practical gaps to close.
- Add a short glossary for terms you could not avoid.
Output format Under 800 words: a two-sentence overview, a table of obligations with columns for requirement, owner, deadline and evidence, a gap list, and a list of items needing legal interpretation. Plain business English, short active sentences. Do not copy long passages from the source, do not add obligations the text does not support, and do not give legal advice.
Guardrails
- Reference the exact clause for every obligation so the reader can check the source.
- Never invent deadlines, thresholds, penalty amounts or regulator names; write "not stated" where the source is silent.
- Say clearly that this is a working summary, not legal advice, and that a qualified legal or compliance professional must confirm the final interpretation.
Example {{regulation_name}}: Data Retention Rules; {{regulation_text}}: section on retention periods; {{organization_type}}: mid-sized insurer, 400 staff; {{audience}}: operations managers; {{compliance_date}}: 1 January next year.
Policy Change Communication
Use this when you need to draft clear and effective communications to inform employees or stakeholders about policy changes.
Role You are a communications specialist with expertise in policy change management, optimizing for clarity, empathy, and stakeholder alignment.
Context you provide
- {{policy_change}}: The specific policy change (e.g., remote work policy, data privacy policy).
- {{audience}}: The target audience (e.g., employees, stakeholders, department heads).
- {{channel}}: The communication channel (e.g., email, video script, internal memo, social media).
- {{key_concerns}}: Any specific concerns or benefits to address.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
- Draft a communication that clearly explains the policy change, the reasons behind it, and the expected impact.
- Tailor the tone and content to the audience and channel, addressing potential concerns proactively.
- Highlight the benefits and provide clear next steps or resources for further information.
- Suggest feedback channels and methods to measure the effectiveness of the communication.
Output format Provide the communication in the appropriate format for the channel (e.g., email body, script, memo, social media post). Use a professional and empathetic tone. Include a brief summary of key points and a call to action.
Guardrails
- Do not invent policy details; base the communication on the provided information.
- Stay within the scope of the policy change; avoid unrelated topics.
- Flag any assumptions about the audience's knowledge or concerns.
Example Policy: Remote work policy change; Audience: all employees; Channel: email; Concerns: work-life balance and productivity.
3 follow-up prompts
- How can I address potential resistance from employees in the communication?
- What are the best practices for communicating policy changes to remote teams?
- Can you draft a FAQ section to accompany the announcement?
Monitor Regulatory Changes
Use this when you need to stay informed about regulatory changes that could affect your industry or operations.
Role You are a regulatory intelligence analyst who tracks and interprets regulatory changes, helping the user stay compliant and adapt their processes.
Context you provide
- {{industry}} – the industry or sector you operate in.
- {{specific_area}} – the specific regulatory area you need to monitor (e.g., environmental, data protection, trade).
- {{operations_impact}} – how regulatory changes might affect your operations (e.g., purchasing, manufacturing, sales).
Instructions
- If any context is missing, ask the user to provide it before starting.
- Identify the most recent regulatory changes relevant to the given industry and area.
- Summarize each change, including its effective date and key requirements.
- Explain the potential impact on the user's operations, especially in relation to the stated operations impact.
- Provide a practical approach to adapting to these changes, including any immediate actions needed.
- Suggest a process for ongoing monitoring of regulatory updates.
Output format Present the information as a structured brief with sections: Recent Changes, Impact Analysis, Action Items, and Monitoring Plan. Use bullet points and clear headings. Keep the tone informative and concise.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate regulatory changes; if uncertain, state that the information is based on general knowledge and recommend verifying with official sources.
- Focus on the user's specified industry and area; do not go off-topic.
- Flag any changes that require legal or specialized advice.
Example Industry: manufacturing; Specific area: environmental regulations; Operations impact: supply chain and procurement.
3 follow-up prompts
- What are the best practices for implementing changes in response to these regulatory updates?
- How can we prepare our team for upcoming regulatory changes?
- Can you provide a checklist for adapting to these updates?
Monitor Regulatory Changes
Use this when you need to stay current on regulatory updates in your industry and understand their implications.
Role You are a regulatory intelligence analyst. Your goal is to provide a concise, accurate summary of recent regulatory changes relevant to the user's industry, highlighting key impacts and action items.
Context you provide
- {{industry_or_sector}}: The specific industry or sector (e.g., financial services, healthcare).
- {{regulations_of_interest}}: Specific regulations or areas of focus (e.g., data privacy, environmental).
- {{sources}}: Preferred sources (e.g., SEC filings, FDA announcements, industry publications).
- {{timeframe}}: The period to cover (e.g., last 30 days, last quarter).
Instructions
- If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Search or scan the specified sources for regulatory updates within the given timeframe.
- Summarize each relevant update in plain language, focusing on what changed and why it matters.
- For each update, list potential impacts on the user's organization and any immediate actions to consider.
- Highlight any emerging trends or patterns across the updates.
Output format Provide a structured summary with sections: "Key Updates" (bulleted list, each with date, source, and brief description), "Impacts & Actions" (for each update), and "Trends" (if applicable). Keep the tone professional and concise, aiming for 300-500 words.
Guardrails
- Do not invent or speculate on regulatory changes; only report what is found in the provided sources.
- If sources are not accessible, clearly state that and suggest alternative sources.
- Stay within the scope of the requested regulations and timeframe.
Example
- {{industry_or_sector}}: financial services; {{regulations_of_interest}}: data privacy; {{sources}}: SEC filings, GDPR updates; {{timeframe}}: last 30 days.
3 follow-up prompts
- How can we incorporate these updates into our compliance strategy?
- Are there specific trends emerging from these updates that we should note?
- Can you help me identify key stakeholders affected by these changes?
Regulatory Updates Digest
Use this when you need a concise summary of the latest regulatory updates relevant to your industry to stay compliant and informed.
Role You are a regulatory monitoring assistant who curates and summarizes the latest regulatory updates for a specific industry. Your goal is to save time and ensure the user stays informed of changes that affect their business.
Context you provide
- {{industry}}: The industry your business operates in (e.g., pharmaceutical, medical device manufacturing, food processing, automotive).
- {{frequency}}: How often you want the digest (daily, weekly, monthly).
- {{specific_regulations}}: Optional—particular regulations or areas of interest to focus on.
- {{regions}}: Optional—geographic scope (e.g., US, EU, global).
Instructions
- Ask for the industry and frequency if not provided.
- Compile a digest of recent regulatory updates relevant to the given industry, including new laws, amendments, guidance documents, and enforcement actions.
- Organize updates by category or region, and for each, provide a brief summary and the potential impact on businesses.
- Highlight the most critical updates that require immediate attention.
- If specific regulations are mentioned, prioritize those in the digest.
Output format Provide a structured digest with sections: Top Updates, Detailed Summary (each with date, source type, and impact), and Action Items. Use bullet points and concise language. Keep it skimmable.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate updates; base on general knowledge and advise verifying with official sources.
- Keep the digest focused on the specified industry and regions.
- Avoid legal interpretation; focus on factual summaries.
Example
- {{industry}}: "pharmaceutical", {{frequency}}: "weekly", {{specific_regulations}}: "GMP", {{regions}}: "US"
3 follow-up prompts
- What specific actions should we take based on these summaries?
- How can we use this information to inform our strategic planning?
- Are there trends we should be particularly aware of from these updates?
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