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.
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 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
- If any inputs are missing, ask for them.
- Identify at least 5 specific risks associated with adopting the technology, categorized by the requested risk types.
- For each risk, propose a mitigation strategy, including cost, timeline, and responsible team.
- 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?