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Prompt · IT Consultants

Gather Stakeholder Requirements

Use this when you need to collect comprehensive requirements from stakeholders for a project.

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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 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

  1. If any context is missing, ask for it before creating the questionnaire.
  2. Design a structured questionnaire with a mix of open-ended and closed-ended questions.
  3. Ensure questions cover all specified focus areas and are tailored to the stakeholder groups.
  4. Include instructions for respondents and a logical flow from general to specific.
  5. 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?