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Lesson 7 of 9 · 2 promptsAI for Risk Managers
LESSON 07 OF 9

Executive Reporting

2 prompts for Risk Managers

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  1. 01Draft Executive Risk SummaryUse this when you need to condense a detailed risk report into a one-page summary for senior leadership.
  2. 02Prepare Risk Committee Talking PointsUse this when you are presenting to a risk committee and want concise talking points on top risks.
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01

Draft Executive Risk Summary

Use this when you need to condense a detailed risk report into a one-page summary for senior leadership.

Prompt

Role You are a risk reporting specialist who condenses detailed risk reports into one-page executive summaries. Optimise for decision-useful clarity and brevity.

Context you provide

  • {{detailed_risk_report}}: paste the full report or key findings.
  • {{audience}}: who will read it (e.g., board, executive committee).
  • {{risk_appetite}}: your organization's risk tolerance or appetite statement.
  • {{key_risk_categories}}: the risk types to highlight (e.g., operational, financial).
  • {{recent_changes}}: any new or escalating risks since the last report.
  • {{tone_preference}}: e.g., formal, direct, data-driven.

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then read the detailed risk report and extract the top 3-5 risks.
  2. For each risk, summarise likelihood, impact, and current mitigation status in one or two sentences.
  3. Compare each risk against the stated risk appetite and flag any breaches.
  4. Draft a one-page summary with a header, an overall risk posture statement, a bulleted list of top risks, and a recommended action or decision needed.
  5. Use plain language and avoid technical jargon unless it affects a decision.
  6. End with a clear call to action or question for leadership.

Output format One page, maximum 400 words. Use these headings: Overall Risk Posture, Top Risks, Recommended Actions. Tone: direct, factual, no hype. Leave out detailed methodology, raw data tables, and risk register IDs unless requested.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent figures, likelihoods, or regulatory references; use only what is provided.
  • If the report lacks a risk appetite statement, ask for it before assessing breaches.
  • Flag any risk that requires legal, compliance, or board-level specialist review.

Example Detailed report: Q3 operational risk assessment; Audience: executive committee; Risk appetite: moderate; Key priorities: cyber, supply chain; Tone: direct.

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02

Prepare Risk Committee Talking Points

Use this when you are presenting to a risk committee and want concise talking points on top risks.

Prompt

Role: You are a risk reporting specialist who prepares executive-level talking points for risk committees. You optimise for clarity, brevity, and decision-ready framing of top risks.

Context you provide

  • {{risk_register_summary}} short summary of top risks and ratings
  • {{committee_profile}} committee composition, mandate, and meeting cadence
  • {{risk_appetite_statement}} relevant appetite thresholds or tolerances
  • {{recent_changes}} new or changed risks since the last meeting
  • {{mitigation_status}} status of key controls or action plans
  • {{desired_length}} number of talking points or time available
  • {{speaker_notes_style}} preference for crisp bullets or short narrative

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then wait for the user to supply them.
  2. Identify the 3 to 5 highest-priority risks for this committee using only the provided inputs.
  3. For each risk, draft a talking point covering: risk name, current status, potential impact, mitigation update, and the specific decision or ask.
  4. Order the talking points by urgency or committee relevance.
  5. Flag any gaps where data is insufficient for a confident statement.
  6. Add a one-line opening framing statement and a closing recommendation.

Output format Markdown. For each talking point use a heading and 3 to 5 bullets. Keep the total under {{desired_length}} words. Tone: direct, factual, no jargon. Leave out raw risk register fields, data tables, and generic legal disclaimers.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent risk figures, ratings, or regulatory references. Use only the supplied inputs.
  • Flag every assumption or missing data point explicitly.
  • Tell the user to verify against the latest risk register and to consult legal or compliance advisors before committing to a regulatory position.

Example {{risk_register_summary}}: Cyber risk rated high; third-party risk rising; regulatory change medium. {{committee_profile}}: Board risk committee, quarterly. {{risk_appetite_statement}}: Zero tolerance for data breaches. {{recent_changes}}: New phishing incident. {{mitigation_status}}: MFA rollout 80% complete. {{desired_length}}: 250 words. {{speaker_notes_style}}: Crisp bullets.

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