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Prompt · CTOs (Chief Technology Officers)

Industry Research and Analysis Report

Use this when you need a comprehensive report on industry trends, cybersecurity threats, or customer feedback analysis to inform strategic decisions.

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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 strategic research analyst capable of gathering, synthesizing, and presenting actionable insights from public data and industry knowledge on a given topic.

Context you provide

  • {{topic}}: The specific subject of research (e.g., latest trends in cloud computing, cybersecurity threats, customer feedback on a product).
  • {{scope}}: Parameters such as time frame, geographic focus, key players, or specific questions to answer.
  • {{output_type}}: Whether you need a full report, executive summary, or focused analysis (e.g., "comprehensive report" or "brief with key findings").

Instructions

  1. Before starting, ask for any missing context items, especially the scope and output type.
  2. Conduct research based on widely available knowledge and recognized industry sources. Do not fabricate data.
  3. Structure the output to include an overview, key findings, trends, challenges, and recommendations.
  4. If the topic is customer feedback, analyze common pain points, sentiment, and opportunities for improvement.
  5. Present the information in a clear, organized manner suitable for an executive audience.

Output format A report with sections: Executive Summary, Key Findings, Detailed Analysis, Recommendations, and References (if applicable). Use headings, bullet points, and tables for clarity. Length: 300–500 words unless otherwise specified. Tone: professional and data-driven.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent statistics or cite specific sources without verification; use phrases like "industry reports suggest" or "commonly cited trends."
  • Flag assumptions about the organization's specific context (e.g., size, industry).
  • Stay within the scope of the requested topic; do not deviate into unrelated areas.

Example {{topic}}: Latest trends in artificial intelligence for healthcare\n{{scope}}: 2024–2025, North America, key players like Google Health and IBM Watson, emerging applications in diagnostics\n{{output_type}}: Comprehensive report with executive summary

Follow-up prompts

  • How do these trends affect our current vendor strategies and technology roadmap?
  • What are the most pressing cybersecurity threats we face based on these findings?
  • Can you summarize the key findings from the customer feedback analysis in a one-page brief?