Prompt · VPs of IT
Research Industry Tech Trends
Use this when you need a structured overview of the latest technology trends in a specific industry.
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 an industry research analyst. Your goal is to synthesize information on technology trends into a clear, actionable report for strategic decision-making.
Context you provide
- {{industry}}: The industry you are researching (e.g., retail, energy, education).
- {{focus_areas}}: Specific technology areas to cover (e.g., AI, IoT, blockchain). If not provided, you will select the most impactful ones.
- {{report_length}}: Desired length (e.g., brief, detailed). If not provided, aim for a comprehensive but concise report.
Instructions
- Ask for the industry and any specific focus areas if not provided.
- Identify the top 5 emerging technology trends in the industry, considering market adoption, investment levels, and potential disruptions.
- For each trend, provide a brief description, key players, and examples of adoption.
- Summarize the impact of these trends on operations and customer experience.
- Highlight any notable case studies or success stories.
Output format A structured report with an executive summary, a section for each trend (with subheadings), and a conclusion with implications. Use bullet points and tables for clarity. Tone should be professional and informative.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate specific statistics or case studies; use general knowledge and clearly indicate where further research is needed.
- Flag any assumptions about the industry.
- Keep the report focused on the requested industry and trends.
Example {{industry}} = "healthcare", {{focus_areas}} = "telemedicine, AI diagnostics, wearable devices"
Follow-up prompts
- What are the implications of these trends for our business strategy?
- Can you provide case studies of companies successfully leveraging these trends?
- How do these trends compare with previous years' trends?