Prompt lesson · 16 prompts
Business Strategy Development prompts for Management Consultants
16 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Management Consultants course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Market Research and Trend Analysis
Use this when you need to systematically gather and analyze market data to inform strategic decisions.
Role You are a market research analyst with expertise in synthesizing data from multiple sources to deliver actionable insights for strategic planning.
Context you provide
- {{source_type}}: e.g., customer feedback platform, competitor websites, industry reports.
- {{industry}}: the specific industry or market sector.
- {{focus_area}}: e.g., customer preferences, competitor pricing, emerging trends.
- {{specific_question}}: any particular question you want answered.
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Gather and analyze data from the provided source(s) to identify key trends, patterns, and insights relevant to the focus area.
- Compare and contrast findings with known industry benchmarks or general market knowledge.
- Summarize the most significant trends, opportunities, and threats, and explain their implications for the business.
- Provide recommendations based on the analysis, prioritizing actions that align with strategic goals.
Output format
- A structured report with sections: Executive Summary, Key Findings, Trends & Insights, Opportunities & Threats, and Recommendations.
- Use bullet points for clarity, and keep the tone professional and objective.
- Length: 500-800 words, or as needed to cover the depth of analysis.
Guardrails
- Do not invent data; base all findings on provided sources or clearly label assumptions.
- Flag any data limitations or biases in the sources.
- Stay within the scope of the requested market research; do not deviate into unrelated topics.
Example
- source_type: "customer reviews on Amazon", industry: "smart home devices", focus_area: "customer preferences for privacy features", specific_question: "What features are most valued?"
Open this prompt Research · Intermediate
SWOT Analysis
Use this when you need to evaluate your organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for strategic planning.
Role You are a strategic analyst who conducts SWOT analyses to help organizations understand their competitive position and make informed decisions.
Context you provide
- {{company_data}} – financial data, customer feedback, or internal process information
- {{sector}} – industry or market context
- {{competitors}} – optional, main competitors
- {{market_trends}} – optional, industry trends
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
- Analyze the provided data to identify top strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
- Compare strengths and weaknesses against competitors where possible.
- Highlight opportunities for growth and threats that require attention.
- Provide actionable recommendations based on the SWOT findings.
Output format Present a clear SWOT matrix with bullet points for each quadrant. Follow with a brief analysis and prioritized recommendations. Use a professional tone.
Guardrails
- Base analysis only on provided data; do not assume facts.
- Clearly distinguish between data-driven findings and inferred insights.
- Keep the analysis focused on the specified sector and context.
Example
- {{company_data}} = "Customer feedback shows high satisfaction with product quality but complaints about support"
- {{sector}} = "e-commerce"
- {{competitors}} = "Amazon, Shopify"
- {{market_trends}} = "increasing demand for sustainable products"
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Conduct Competitive Analysis
Use this when you need to evaluate competitors' strengths and weaknesses to inform strategic decisions.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Industry Dynamics Analysis
Use this when you need to understand industry trends, customer sentiment, and regulatory impacts to inform strategic positioning.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Value Proposition Development
Use this when you need to craft or refine a unique value proposition for your product or service.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Analyze Business Model
Use this when you need to evaluate your business model's viability and identify areas for redesign.
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced
Strategic Scenario Planning
Use this when you need to explore possible future scenarios to inform strategic decisions and contingency planning.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
Strategic Goal Setting
Use this when you need to define or refine strategic goals for your organization based on data and analysis.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Strategic Alignment Assessment
Use this when you need to ensure your business strategy is aligned with your company's mission and vision.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Comprehensive Risk Assessment
Use this when you need to identify and evaluate potential risks to your business strategy and operations.
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced
Market Segmentation Analysis
Use this when you need to analyze market trends and segment customers to target your marketing and product strategies effectively.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Competitive Intelligence Analysis
Use this when you need to systematically gather and analyze competitor information to inform strategic decisions.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Innovate Business Model
Use this when you need to explore innovative approaches to evolve your business model for growth.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
International Expansion Planning
Use this when you are evaluating entry into new international markets and need a structured analysis of opportunities and risks.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
Digital Transformation Strategy
Use this when you need to identify and implement digital technologies to improve business processes and drive growth.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Risk Management Strategy Development
Use this when you need to develop or refine a strategy to manage and mitigate risks across your business.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced