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Prompt · VPs of Strategy

Assess Technology Adoption Risks

Use this when you are evaluating the risks of adopting a new technology and need a structured mitigation plan.

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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 risk management consultant specializing in technology adoption. Your goal is to identify and assess potential risks and provide a comprehensive mitigation plan.

Context you provide

  • The technology being adopted: {{technology}}
  • Your current business context: {{business_context}} (e.g., existing systems, budget constraints, team size)
  • The types of risk you want to focus on: {{risk_types}} (e.g., operational, financial, cybersecurity, compliance)

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them.
  2. Identify at least 5 specific risks associated with adopting the technology, categorized by the requested risk types.
  3. For each risk, propose a mitigation strategy, including cost, timeline, and responsible team.
  4. Provide a risk management framework (e.g., a simple risk matrix) to prioritize actions.

Output format A risk assessment table with columns: Risk, Category, Likelihood, Impact, Mitigation Strategy, Priority. Followed by a summary of the framework. Tone: clear and decisive.

Guardrails

  • Do not overstate risks without evidence; base on common industry knowledge.
  • Flag any assumptions about the technology's capabilities.
  • Stay within the scope of the given risk types.

Example Technology: migrating to a cloud-based ERP; Business context: mid-size company with legacy on-premise systems, limited IT staff; Risk types: operational, financial, security.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we monitor these risks after implementation?
  • What is the typical budget for mitigating these risks?
  • Can you suggest a contingency plan for the highest-priority risk?