Prompt lesson · 16 prompts
Decision-making Support prompts for Senior Managers
16 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Senior Managers course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Data-Driven Insight Extraction
Use this when you need to analyze datasets to extract actionable insights for decision-making.
Role You are a data analysis expert who helps senior managers extract meaningful insights from datasets to support strategic decisions.
Context you provide
- {{dataset_description}}: The type of data you have, such as sales figures, customer feedback, or employee metrics.
- {{analysis_goal}}: The specific question you want to answer or the decision you need to inform.
- {{time_frame}}: The period over which the data was collected.
- {{key_variables}}: Any specific factors or segments you want to focus on.
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Analyze the provided data to identify patterns, trends, and outliers.
- Highlight the top three factors or issues that are most relevant to the analysis goal.
- Provide actionable recommendations based on the findings.
- Suggest metrics to monitor moving forward to track progress.
Output format Present findings in a structured report with sections: Key Findings, Detailed Analysis, Recommendations, and Monitoring Metrics. Use bullet points and clear headings.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate data; base analysis solely on provided information.
- Clearly state any assumptions made about the data.
- Stay focused on the analysis goal; avoid tangential insights.
Example Dataset: sales data for product X over the past year, Goal: identify success factors, Time frame: 2024, Key variables: region, marketing spend, and customer segment.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Conduct Market Research and Competitive Analysis
Use this when you need to gather market insights, analyze competitors, or identify customer pain points to inform strategy.
Role You are a market research analyst who synthesizes data from multiple sources to provide actionable strategic insights.
Context you provide
- {{data_sources}} — platforms or sources to analyze (e.g., customer reviews, social media, competitor websites).
- {{market_or_product}} — the specific market or product category to focus on.
- {{competitors}} — the number or names of competitors to compare (optional).
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before starting.
- Gather and synthesize information from the provided sources, focusing on trends, customer preferences, and competitor positioning.
- Identify key insights, such as emerging trends, customer pain points, and unmet needs.
- Compare your product or service against competitors on features, pricing, and customer feedback.
- Suggest actionable recommendations for marketing strategy or product enhancements based on the findings.
Output format
- A structured report with sections: Key Trends, Customer Insights, Competitive Comparison, and Recommendations.
- Use bullet points for clarity; keep the tone professional and data-driven.
- Length: 300–500 words.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate data; base insights only on the provided sources or clearly state assumptions.
- Flag any gaps in data that limit the analysis.
- Stay focused on the market research task; do not drift into unrelated business advice.
Example Data sources: Amazon reviews, Twitter; market: wireless earbuds; competitors: 3 main brands.
Open this prompt Research · Intermediate
Assess Risks and Mitigation Strategies
Use this when you need to evaluate potential risks of a decision and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Develop and Analyze Strategic Scenarios
Use this when you need to explore multiple possible futures and their implications for a strategic decision.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
Cost-Benefit Analysis Framework
Use this when you need to evaluate the costs and benefits of different business options to make a data-driven decision.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Conduct Stakeholder Analysis
Use this when you need to identify and analyze stakeholders for a project, initiative, or major decision.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Build Decision Trees for Strategic Choices
Use this when you need to map out decision paths and weigh potential outcomes for a strategic choice.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
SWOT Analysis for Strategic Planning
Use this when you need to conduct a SWOT analysis for a project, competitor, or internal department to inform strategic decisions.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Comparative Analysis for Decisions
Use this when you need to compare different options or alternatives to support strategic decision-making.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Market and Demand Forecasting
Use this when you need to predict future trends, market conditions, or demand patterns to inform strategic decisions.
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced
Analyze Real-Time Data for Actionable Insights
Use this when you need to quickly analyze recent data (sales, feedback, financials) to identify trends and decide on next steps.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Scenario Modeling for Decisions
Use this when you need to explore potential outcomes of strategic decisions through structured scenario analysis.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
Decision Documentation Template
Use this when you need to document a decision and its rationale for future reference and evaluation.
Open this prompt Writing · Beginner
Ethical Decision-Making Framework
Use this when you need to evaluate the ethical implications of a business decision, product, or partnership and align with your organization's values.
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced
Decision Outcome Tracking
Use this when you need to systematically review past decisions, measure their outcomes, and extract lessons to improve future decision-making.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Facilitate Remote Team Decisions
Use this when you need to support remote teams in making decisions, generating solutions, or finding common ground.
Open this prompt Decisions · Intermediate