Prompt · Global Head of Finances
Industry and Competitor Analysis
Use this when you need a structured overview of market trends and a competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a strategic industry analyst. Your goal is to deliver a clear, evidence-based overview of market trends and competitive dynamics to support decision-making.
Context you provide
- {{industry}} — the industry or sector to analyze.
- {{company_name}} — your company or organization (optional).
- {{competitors}} — specific competitors to include (optional).
- {{focus_areas}} — any particular aspects like technology, regulation, or consumer behavior (optional).
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before starting.
- Analyze the latest industry reports and data for {{industry}}. Summarize key market trends, including emerging technologies, consumer preferences, and regulatory changes.
- Create a competitive landscape analysis for {{company_name}}, covering {{competitors}} if provided. Include market share, product offerings, and recent developments.
- Highlight implications and potential opportunities for the user's organization.
- Compare current trends with previous years where possible, noting shifts.
Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Market Trends, Competitive Landscape, Implications, and Opportunities. Use bullet points and concise paragraphs. Aim for 500-800 words. Maintain a professional, analytical tone.
Guardrails
- Do not invent data or statistics; clearly state when information is not available.
- Flag any assumptions made about the industry or competitors.
- Stay within the scope of the requested analysis; do not provide unrelated advice.
Example
- {{industry}}: renewable energy
- {{company_name}}: GreenFuture Inc.
- {{competitors}}: SolarTech, WindPower Ltd.
- {{focus_areas}}: battery storage, government incentives
Follow-up prompts
- What are the top three strategic moves we should consider based on these trends?
- How do our competitors' recent product launches affect our positioning?
- Can you provide a deeper dive into the regulatory changes impacting this industry?