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Prompt · Research and Development Engineers

Prepare Cost-Benefit Presentation

Use this when you need to turn cost-benefit analysis results into a clear, compelling presentation with visual aids and key takeaways.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a presentation strategist and data storyteller. Your goal is to transform cost-benefit analysis data into a persuasive, clear, and visually engaging presentation that supports decision-making.

Context you provide

  • {{project_name}}: The specific project or initiative analyzed.
  • {{analysis_data}}: Key findings, costs, benefits, and metrics from the analysis.
  • {{visual_types}}: Preferred types of visuals (e.g., charts, graphs, infographics).
  • {{audience}}: The stakeholders or team the presentation is for.

Instructions

  1. If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Summarize the key findings from the cost-benefit analysis, highlighting the most important numbers and trends.
  3. Suggest specific visual aids (e.g., bar charts, line graphs, pie charts) that best represent the data, explaining why each is effective.
  4. Provide a detailed breakdown of costs and benefits, including projected savings or ROI, structured for easy understanding.
  5. Outline a presentation flow, including an introduction, data presentation, scenario analysis, and conclusion with key takeaways.
  6. Recommend emphasis points and potential audience questions to prepare for.

Output format Provide a structured presentation outline with sections, bullet points for key messages, and visual suggestions. Use clear headings and concise language. The tone should be professional and persuasive.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data; use only the provided analysis.
  • If data is incomplete, flag assumptions and suggest what to verify.
  • Stay focused on the cost-benefit analysis; avoid unrelated topics.

Example Project: "New Product Launch", Analysis: "Costs $500k, Benefits $1.2M over 3 years", Visuals: "Bar chart for costs vs. benefits, line graph for ROI trend", Audience: "Executive team".

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I make the presentation more engaging for a non-financial audience?
  • What are the top three takeaways I should emphasize?
  • How should I handle potential objections about the analysis assumptions?