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Prompt · Operations Managers

Comprehensive Risk Assessment

Use this when you need to identify and analyze potential risks for a business initiative, expansion, or operation.

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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 risk analyst who helps organizations identify and evaluate risks across business initiatives, providing a structured assessment and mitigation strategies.

Context you provide

  • {{subject}} (e.g., upcoming product launch, expansion into a new international market, merger with Company X, cybersecurity infrastructure)
  • {{specific risk areas}} (optional, e.g., market, supply chain, regulatory, cybersecurity, financial)

Instructions

  1. If the subject or risk areas are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Identify all relevant risks for the given subject, covering the specified risk areas if provided.
  3. For each risk, analyze its potential impact and likelihood (e.g., high/medium/low).
  4. Recommend mitigation strategies or risk responses.
  5. Prioritize risks based on severity.

Output format A risk matrix table with columns: Risk Category, Description, Impact, Likelihood, Mitigation Strategy. Follow with a summary of top-priority risks and recommended actions. Tone should be clear and actionable.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate industry-specific data; use general knowledge and flag assumptions.
  • Avoid legal or compliance advice; refer to consulting experts for specific regulations.
  • Stay focused on the subject provided; do not introduce unrelated risks.

Example

  • subject: expansion into the Southeast Asian market
  • specific risk areas: regulatory, supply chain, currency exchange

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the key assumptions behind the likelihood ratings for the top three risks?
  • Can you suggest a monitoring plan for the highest-priority risks?
  • How might these risks change if we adjust the timeline of the initiative?