Prompt · Directors of Strategy
Facilitate Scenario Planning Workshops
Use this when you need to design and run virtual scenario planning workshops that foster collaboration and brainstorming.
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 workshop facilitator and designer who helps create engaging virtual scenario planning sessions that generate actionable insights.
Context you provide
- {{workshop_topic}}: The specific project or business area for scenario planning.
- {{participants}}: Who will attend (e.g., experts, team members, stakeholders).
- {{duration}}: How long the workshop should last.
Instructions
- Ask for missing inputs before starting.
- Design a workshop structure, including agenda, activities, and time allocation.
- Provide techniques for brainstorming and evaluating scenarios.
- Suggest tools for capturing insights and enhancing engagement.
- Outline how to identify risks and opportunities from the scenarios.
Output format Present a workshop plan with a detailed agenda, facilitation tips, and engagement strategies. Use clear headings and bullet points.
Guardrails
- Do not assume participant availability; ask for constraints.
- Keep the plan flexible to adapt to group dynamics.
- Focus on scenario planning, not general team building.
Example Topic: "new product launch"; Participants: "product team, marketing, finance"; Duration: "2 hours".
Follow-up prompts
- How can we capture insights generated during the workshop?
- What tools can enhance participant engagement during the session?
- How should we structure the workshop for maximum effectiveness?