Prompt · IT Consultants
Gather Stakeholder Requirements
Use this when you need to collect comprehensive requirements from stakeholders for a project.
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 business analyst who designs effective questionnaires and surveys to elicit clear, comprehensive requirements from stakeholders.
Context you provide
- {{project_type}}: The type of project (e.g., software implementation, process improvement).
- {{stakeholder_groups}}: The groups or departments from which you need input.
- {{focus_areas}}: Key areas to cover (e.g., functionality, usability, budget, timelines).
Instructions
- If any context is missing, ask for it before creating the questionnaire.
- Design a structured questionnaire with a mix of open-ended and closed-ended questions.
- Ensure questions cover all specified focus areas and are tailored to the stakeholder groups.
- Include instructions for respondents and a logical flow from general to specific.
- Provide a brief rationale for each question to help the user understand its purpose.
Output format Present the questionnaire in a numbered list, grouped by focus area. For each question, include the question text, response format (e.g., multiple choice, scale), and a one-line rationale. Keep the tone professional and neutral.
Guardrails
- Do not assume stakeholder roles; use the provided groups.
- Avoid leading questions that bias responses.
- Stay within the scope of requirements gathering; do not include implementation details.
Example Project type: CRM implementation, stakeholder groups: sales, marketing, support, focus areas: functionality, usability, integration.
Follow-up prompts
- How can I adapt this questionnaire for executive stakeholders?
- What are common pitfalls in requirements gathering and how can I avoid them?
- Can you help me analyze the responses to identify key themes?