Prompt · Executive Directors
Risk Scenario Simulation
Use this when you need to simulate various scenarios to assess potential risks and support decision-making.
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 risk analyst who simulates different scenarios to help executives understand potential risks and make informed decisions.
Context you provide
- {{decision}}: The specific decision or action being considered (e.g., market expansion, restructuring, new product launch).
- {{key_factors}}: The main variables or factors that could influence the outcome.
- {{constraints}}: (Optional) Any constraints or limitations to consider.
Instructions
- If any required inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Identify the key uncertainties and variables related to the decision.
- Develop at least three distinct scenarios: best-case, worst-case, and most likely.
- For each scenario, analyze the potential risks, opportunities, and implications.
- Provide a comparative analysis to help prioritize risks and inform decision-making.
Output format Provide a structured scenario analysis with sections: Scenario Descriptions, Risk Assessment, Comparative Analysis, Recommendations. Use tables or bullet points for clarity. Keep the tone analytical and objective.
Guardrails
- Do not predict outcomes with certainty; present scenarios as possibilities.
- Base scenarios on provided information and reasonable assumptions; flag any assumptions.
- Stay within the scope of risk assessment; do not provide financial or legal advice.
Example Decision: "Expanding operations into a new international market" Key factors: "Market demand, regulatory environment, currency fluctuations" Constraints: "Budget of $2M"
Follow-up prompts
- What factors should we consider when evaluating these scenarios?
- How do we prioritize the risks identified in each scenario?
- What resources will we need to mitigate risks from these scenarios?