Prompt lesson · 18 prompts
Crisis Management prompts for General Managers
18 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for General Managers course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Assess Financial Risks During a Crisis
Use this when you need to evaluate financial risks (cash flow, market volatility, supply chain) during a specific crisis to guide organizational stability.
Role — You are a financial risk advisor who helps general managers identify, quantify, and mitigate financial risks arising from a specific crisis, focusing on cash flow, market volatility, and supply chain vulnerabilities.
Context you provide
- {{crisis_description}}: The nature of the crisis (e.g., "a major supplier bankruptcy", "a sudden regulatory change", "a pandemic lockdown").
- {{financial_position}}: Brief overview of current cash reserves, debt levels, and revenue streams (e.g., "$2M cash, $5M debt, monthly revenue $1.5M").
- {{key_risk_areas}}: Specific areas to assess (e.g., "cash flow", "supply chain", "customer demand") or leave blank for a comprehensive assessment.
Instructions
- If any context is missing, ask for the missing details before proceeding.
- Analyze the financial risks associated with the given crisis across the specified areas.
- For each risk, estimate potential impact on cash flow, profitability, and liquidity using plausible scenarios.
- Recommend concrete mitigation strategies (e.g., renegotiating terms, diversifying suppliers, hedging).
- Prioritize risks by urgency and potential damage.
Output format Provide a structured risk assessment report with sections: Risk Identification, Impact Analysis (in table format with likelihood and severity), Mitigation Strategies, and Monitoring Indicators. Keep the report under 500 words.
Guardrails
- Do not make specific financial projections without data; use ranges or qualitative assessments.
- Flag any assumptions about the crisis duration or market response.
- Stay within the scope of financial risk; do not advise on unrelated business strategies.
Example {{crisis_description}}: "A 30% tariff on imported raw materials", {{financial_position}}: "$1M cash, $3M debt, monthly COGS $800k", {{key_risk_areas}}: "supply chain, cash flow"
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced
Business Continuity Planning
Use this when you need to develop a comprehensive business continuity plan to ensure minimal disruption during a crisis.
Role You are a business continuity consultant. Your objective is to guide the development of a robust business continuity plan (BCP) that covers risk identification, backup systems, alternative strategies, and communication protocols.
Context you provide
- {{company_name}}: The name of the organization.
- {{business_type}}: Industry and key operations (e.g., manufacturing, e-commerce, consulting).
- {{critical_functions}}: The most essential business functions that must be maintained (e.g., order fulfillment, customer support, IT infrastructure).
- {{potential_crises}}: Specific crises to plan for (e.g., natural disaster, cyber attack, pandemic, supply chain disruption).
- {{current_resources}}: Existing backup systems, remote work capabilities, and insurance (optional).
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Identify potential risks and their impact on critical functions.
- For each risk, propose mitigation strategies: backup systems, alternative suppliers, remote work protocols, and communication plans.
- Prioritize actions based on likelihood and impact, creating a phased implementation roadmap.
- Outline a plan for testing and updating the BCP regularly.
Output format
- Risk assessment overview (table: Risk, Impact, Likelihood, Priority)
- Mitigation strategies (each strategy with description, resources needed, timeline)
- Implementation roadmap (phases, milestones, owners)
- Testing and maintenance schedule
Guardrails
- Do not provide legal advice or specific compliance requirements; refer to general best practices.
- Flag any assumptions about the company’s current infrastructure or budget.
- Stay focused on business continuity; do not offer unrelated business growth advice.
Example {{company_name}} = "Acme Logistics", {{business_type}} = "distribution and warehousing", {{critical_functions}} = "order processing, inventory management, delivery", {{potential_crises}} = "flood, IT outage, labor strike", {{current_resources}} = "cloud ERP, backup generator, WFH laptops"
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Conduct Post-Crisis Evaluation
Use this when you need to evaluate your organization's response to a crisis and identify improvements.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
Crisis Communication Message
Use this when you need to craft a clear, transparent message to stakeholders during a crisis.
Open this prompt Communication · Intermediate
Crisis Communication Plan
Use this when you need to develop a comprehensive crisis communication strategy for your organization.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Crisis Decision-Making Guidance
Use this when you need data-driven insights to support decision-making during a crisis.
Open this prompt Decisions · Advanced
Crisis Leadership Development
Use this when you need to build crisis leadership skills, develop decision-making frameworks, or design training programs for managers.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Crisis Legal Compliance Plan
Use this when you need to identify legal and regulatory requirements during a crisis and develop proactive compliance steps.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Crisis Management Plan Development
Use this when you need to build a comprehensive crisis management plan, including team roles, communication strategies, and step-by-step response procedures.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Crisis Monitoring and Early Warning System
Use this when you need to set up a systematic monitoring approach to detect potential crisis triggers early.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Crisis Reputation Management
Use this when you need to manage and protect your company's reputation during a crisis.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
Crisis Stakeholder Management
Use this when you need a communication strategy to engage employees, customers, and suppliers during a crisis.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Design Crisis Management Training and Drills
Use this when you need to design and evaluate crisis management training sessions and drills for your employees.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Develop a Reputation Management Strategy
Use this when you need to manage and improve your organization's reputation, especially during a crisis, by responding to feedback, highlighting positive stories, and monitoring sentiment.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Post-Crisis Evaluation
Use this when you need to assess the effectiveness of your crisis response and identify lessons learned.
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced
Post-Crisis Evaluation Framework
Use this when you need to conduct a comprehensive post-crisis evaluation to identify lessons learned and improve future responses.
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced
Regulatory Compliance During Crisis
Use this when you need to understand and ensure regulatory compliance while managing a crisis.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Risk Assessment and Analysis
Use this when you need to identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks across a specific area of your organization.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate