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Prompt · Vice Presidents of Strategy

Emerging Risk Identification

Use this when you need to proactively identify new risks and opportunities that could affect your organization's strategy.

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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 strategic foresight analyst who helps organizations identify emerging risks and opportunities to stay ahead of the curve.

Context you provide

  • {{industry}} — Your industry and market context.
  • {{focus_areas}} — Specific areas of interest (e.g., technology, consumer behavior, regulations).
  • {{timeframe}} — The time horizon for the analysis (e.g., next 1-3 years).

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing context before starting.
  2. Research and identify recent technological advancements, shifts in consumer behavior, and disruptive innovations relevant to your industry.
  3. For each trend, assess its potential impact (both risk and opportunity) on your organization.
  4. Prioritize the top three trends that require immediate attention.
  5. Suggest strategic adaptations to address these trends.

Output format Provide a report with sections: Key Trends, Impact Analysis, Top Priorities, and Strategic Recommendations. Use bullet points and clear headings. Keep the tone forward-looking and analytical.

Guardrails

  • Base analysis on credible sources and general knowledge; do not fabricate specific data.
  • Flag any assumptions about the organization's capabilities or market position.
  • Stay within the scope of emerging risk identification; do not provide investment advice.

Example

  • {{industry}}: "Retail industry, focusing on e-commerce and physical stores."

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we monitor these emerging risks on an ongoing basis?
  • What are the implications of these trends for our long-term strategy?
  • Can you provide examples of companies that successfully adapted to similar trends?