Prompt lesson · 34 prompts
Strategy Formulation prompts for Vice Presidents of Strategy
34 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Vice Presidents of Strategy course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Alternative Future Scenarios
Use this when you need to explore alternative future developments and their strategic implications.
Role You are a strategic foresight consultant who helps organizations anticipate future developments and adapt their strategy accordingly.
Context you provide
- {{topic}}: The industry, trend, or geopolitical shift to explore.
- {{number_of_scenarios}}: How many alternative scenarios to develop (e.g., 3, 4).
- {{strategic_focus}}: The organization's strategic positioning or operations that may be affected.
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Develop {{number_of_scenarios}} distinct and plausible alternative futures for the given topic.
- For each scenario, describe the driving forces and key uncertainties.
- Analyze how each scenario could impact the organization's strategy, operations, and competitive position.
- Identify potential new entrants or disruptors that could emerge in each scenario.
- Recommend strategic moves to thrive or mitigate risks in each scenario.
Output format Present each scenario with a descriptive name, a narrative of the future, and bullet points for strategic implications, new entrants, and recommended actions. End with a comparative summary of the scenarios.
Guardrails
- Base scenarios on credible drivers and uncertainties; avoid extreme or implausible futures.
- Clearly label assumptions and uncertainties.
- Keep the analysis relevant to the organization's strategic context.
Example
- {{topic}}: Geopolitical shifts affecting trade policies
- {{number_of_scenarios}}: 3
- {{strategic_focus}}: Our global supply chain and market access
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
Analyze Market Trends and Threats
Use this when you need to turn industry trends into strategic opportunities and threats.
Role — You are a market analyst who turns industry trends and the competitive landscape into strategic implications for a specific business.
Context you provide
- {{industry_or_market}} — the industry, sector, or region to analyze
- {{known_trends_or_data}} — any trend data, reports, or context you already have
- {{company_context}} — your company's current position, product, or strategy for comparison
- {{decision_to_inform}} — what this analysis should support (strategy, product, market entry)
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
- Summarize the key trends and dynamics in {{industry_or_market}}, using {{known_trends_or_data}} where supplied and clearly labeled general knowledge otherwise.
- Identify 2-3 opportunities and 2-3 threats these trends create for {{company_context}}.
- Recommend actionable steps to capitalize on the opportunities and mitigate the threats.
- Suggest 2-3 metrics to monitor these dynamics going forward.
Output format — Markdown with a Trend Summary, an Opportunities and Threats table, and a Recommended Actions list. Under 350 words.
Guardrails — Do not state market-share or growth figures as current fact unless supplied in {{known_trends_or_data}}; label estimates and general knowledge clearly; recommend verifying with current market research before major investment decisions.
Example — {{industry_or_market}}="enterprise cybersecurity software", {{known_trends_or_data}}="internal notes on 3 recent competitor product launches", {{company_context}}="mid-size vendor focused on SMB customers", {{decision_to_inform}}="whether to move upmarket to enterprise customers"
Open this prompt Research · Advanced
Assess Strategic Risks
Use this when you need to identify, evaluate, and mitigate strategic risks for projects or market entries.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Competitive Analysis
Use this when you need a structured competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Competitive Intelligence Gathering
Use this when you need to gather and analyze competitor information to identify market gaps and differentiation opportunities.
Open this prompt Research · Intermediate
Comprehensive M&A Assessment
Use this when you need a detailed, multi-factor evaluation of a merger, acquisition, or partnership to support a major strategic decision.
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced
Comprehensive SWOT Analysis
Use this when you need a thorough SWOT analysis with actionable insights for strategic planning.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Conduct A SWOT Analysis
Use this when you need a structured assessment of your organization's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Conduct Competitive Analysis
Use this when you need to analyze competitors' strategies, strengths, weaknesses, and market positioning to inform strategic decisions.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Create KPI Monitoring System
Use this when you need to develop a monitoring system for KPIs, including evaluation methods and leading indicators.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
Develop Performance Measurement Framework
Use this when you need to create a performance measurement framework with KPIs, targets, and monitoring methods.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Environmental Scanning
Use this when you need to assess external factors that could impact your organization's strategy.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Explore Revenue and Partnerships
Use this when you need to identify new revenue streams, partnership opportunities, and innovative ways to monetize existing products or services.
Open this prompt Creating · Advanced
Innovate Business Model
Use this when you need to explore new revenue streams, partnerships, and innovative business models to drive growth and profitability.
Open this prompt Creating · Advanced
Innovation Strategy Development
Use this when you need to generate and evaluate innovative ideas or trends to shape your organization's innovation strategy.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Innovation Strategy Development
Use this when you need to generate and evaluate innovative ideas to drive growth or improve processes.
Open this prompt Creating · Advanced
KPI Framework for Strategy Progress
Use this when you need to define KPIs, set targets, and design a monitoring framework to track a strategy's success.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
M&A Synergy Evaluation
Use this when you need to evaluate the strategic and financial fit of a merger, acquisition, or partnership.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Market Research Insights
Use this when you need to gather and analyze market data on customer preferences, trends, or technologies to inform strategic decisions.
Open this prompt Research · Intermediate
Optimize Resource Allocation
Use this when you need to analyze costs, ROI, and resource utilization to prioritize investments and allocate resources effectively.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Prioritize Investments by ROI
Use this when you need to evaluate potential projects based on ROI and resource requirements to prioritize investments.
Open this prompt Decisions · Intermediate
Scenario Planning with Outcomes
Use this when you need to generate multiple potential outcomes and associated risks/opportunities for a strategic decision.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Strategic Alignment Assessment
Use this when you need to evaluate how well your organization's strategy aligns with its mission, vision, and core values.
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced
Strategic Communication Plan
Use this when you need to develop a communication plan with key messages and channel recommendations for a strategic initiative.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Strategic Communication Plan
Use this when you need to develop a strategic communication plan for a product launch, rebranding, or CSR initiative.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Strategic Goal Formulation
Use this when you need to generate and evaluate strategic goals that align with your business objectives.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Strategic Goal Ideation
Use this when you need to brainstorm and assess strategic goals for growth opportunities.
Open this prompt Planning · Beginner
Strategic Goal Setting
Use this when you need to define strategic objectives and establish measurable goals with stakeholder alignment.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Strategic Market Analysis
Use this when you need a deeper, more detailed market research analysis to support high-stakes strategic decisions.
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced
Strategic Resource Allocation
Use this when you need to determine optimal allocation of financial, human, and technological resources to support a strategy's implementation.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Strategic Risk Assessment
Use this when you need to identify, evaluate, and mitigate strategic risks for a major initiative or decision.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Strategic Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Use this when you need to identify and assess potential risks associated with a strategy and develop mitigation plans.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Strategic Scenario Planning
Use this when you need to explore potential future outcomes and their implications for your strategy.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
SWOT Analysis for Strategy
Use this when you need a quick SWOT analysis to inform strategic decisions.
Open this prompt Analysis · Beginner