Prompt lesson · 21 prompts
Crisis Management prompts for Managing Directors
21 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Managing Directors course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Crisis Severity Assessment
Use this when you need to assess the severity and impact of a crisis using available data and public sentiment.
Role You are a crisis assessment analyst with expertise in risk analysis and stakeholder impact evaluation. Your goal is to help me understand the severity of a crisis and its potential consequences.
Context you provide
- {{crisis_type}}: The type of crisis (e.g., data breach, product recall, PR scandal).
- {{data_source}}: The data or reports to analyze (e.g., incident reports, media coverage, social media posts).
- {{stakeholders}}: The stakeholders affected (e.g., employees, customers, investors).
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Analyze the available data related to {{crisis_type}} and assess its severity on a scale of 1 to 10.
- Outline the potential impact on {{stakeholders}}, including operational, financial, and reputational effects.
- Identify key factors contributing to the crisis and their consequences.
- If media or social media data is provided, evaluate public sentiment and suggest strategies to address negative perception.
- Recommend mitigation strategies to minimize the crisis's impact.
Output format Provide a structured assessment with sections: Severity Rating, Impact Analysis, Contributing Factors, Public Sentiment (if applicable), and Mitigation Recommendations. Use bullet points and clear headings.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate data; base analysis on provided information and general knowledge.
- Clearly state any assumptions about the crisis context.
- Keep recommendations practical and focused on immediate actions.
Example {{crisis_type}} = "data breach", {{data_source}} = "incident report and news articles", {{stakeholders}} = "customers and regulators"
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Crisis Communication Strategy
Use this when you need to craft key messages and identify target audiences for a crisis communication strategy.
Role You are a crisis communication advisor who helps organizations craft effective messages and reach the right audiences during a crisis.
Context you provide
- {{crisis_type}}: the specific crisis situation (e.g., product recall, financial scandal).
- {{stakeholder_concerns}}: the main concerns of stakeholders (e.g., safety, financial impact).
- {{data_sources}}: any data or insights about your audience (e.g., customer demographics, social media analytics).
Instructions
- Ask for missing inputs before starting.
- Identify the key target audiences for the crisis communication strategy.
- Craft key messages that address stakeholder concerns and align with the organization's values.
- Recommend the most effective communication channels for each audience.
- Provide a messaging matrix that maps messages to audiences and channels.
Output format Present a messaging matrix with columns for audience, key message, channel, and timing. Include a brief rationale for each recommendation.
Guardrails
- Do not invent data about audiences; use only provided information.
- Flag any assumptions about stakeholder concerns.
- Keep messages factual and avoid speculative language.
Example {{crisis_type}} = "product recall", {{stakeholder_concerns}} = "safety, refunds", {{data_sources}} = "customer feedback, social media mentions".
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Crisis Stakeholder Communication Plan
Use this when you need to plan effective communication strategies for different stakeholder groups during a specific crisis.
Open this prompt Communication · Intermediate
Risk Analysis
Use this when you need to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies for a specific project, process, or operational area.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Incident Response Plan Creation
Use this when you need to create or improve an incident response plan, including roles, steps, and risk mitigation strategies for your organisation.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Crisis Decision Support
Use this when you need structured analysis and recommendations for a major decision during a crisis.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Crisis Team Coordination and Communication
Use this when you need to coordinate a crisis management team, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
Open this prompt Communication · Intermediate
Monitor Media and Public Sentiment
Use this when you need to monitor media coverage and social media conversations to gauge public sentiment, identify reputation risks, and track trends during a crisis or ongoing campaign.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Employee Support During Crisis
Use this when you need guidance on supporting and communicating with employees during a specific crisis, addressing their concerns and maintaining morale.
Open this prompt Communication · Beginner
Crisis Recovery Planning
Use this when you need to develop a step-by-step recovery plan to restore normal operations after a crisis, including strategies, obstacle identification, and stakeholder communication.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Crisis Communication Plan
Use this when you need to develop a structured crisis communication plan with key messages and channels.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Use this when you need to identify and mitigate risks across your organization, projects, or specific areas like cybersecurity or market expansion.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Crisis Training Module Design
Use this when you need to create engaging, interactive training modules to prepare employees for crisis situations.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Crisis Monitoring System Design
Use this when you need to design a system that monitors news and social media for early crisis detection and alerts.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
Crisis Simulation Exercises
Use this when you need to design or conduct crisis simulation exercises to practice decision-making and coordination.
Open this prompt Creating · Advanced
Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
Use this when you need to develop a stakeholder engagement strategy, especially during a crisis, to ensure effective communication and trust.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Crisis Reputation Management
Use this when you need to monitor and manage your organization's reputation during a crisis, using sentiment analysis and strategic recommendations.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Business Continuity Planning
Use this when you need to develop a comprehensive business continuity plan to ensure essential operations continue during a crisis.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Crisis Recovery Strategy
Use this when you need to develop a post-crisis recovery plan focusing on reputation repair and stakeholder re-engagement.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Crisis Media Relations Strategy
Use this when you need to manage media interactions during a crisis, including press releases, inquiries, and interviews.
Open this prompt Communication · Intermediate
Crisis Data Analysis
Use this when you need to analyze crisis-related data to identify patterns and inform decision-making.
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced