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Create an Annual Budget Proposal for a Department
Act as a finance business partner. I manage the [DEPARTMENT_NAME] department and need to submit our annual budget proposal for [FISCAL_YEAR]. Our main activities are [KEY_ACTIVITIES] and our top strategic priority is [STRATEGIC_PRIORITY]. Help me structure a budget proposal that includes: a headline summary, cost breakdown by category (headcount, tools, travel, programmes), year-on-year comparison notes, and a clear justification for any budget increases.
Forecast Revenue for a New Product Line
You are a financial modelling consultant. I am launching [PRODUCT_NAME] and need a simple 3-year revenue forecast. Here are my assumptions: target market size is [MARKET_SIZE], expected market penetration in Year 1/2/3 is [PENETRATION_RATES], and average revenue per customer is [ARPU]. Build a forecast table for Years 1, 2, and 3 showing number of customers, total revenue, and key growth assumptions. Flag which assumptions carry the most risk.
Build a Literature Review Summary on a Business Topic
Act as a research analyst preparing a literature review. The topic is [RESEARCH_TOPIC]. Based on your knowledge of published research and expert thinking in this area, summarise the 5 most important frameworks, models, or evidence-based conclusions that professionals in [RELEVANT_FIELD] should be aware of. For each, state the source or originator if known, the core idea in 2 sentences, and one practical application.
Prepare a Board Update on Strategy Execution
You are a chief of staff preparing a board update. Our strategic plan for [FISCAL_YEAR] included these priorities: [STRATEGIC_PRIORITIES]. Here is a summary of progress to date: [PROGRESS_NOTES]. Write a concise board update covering: RAG status (Red/Amber/Green) for each priority, 2 highlights, 2 concerns requiring board awareness, and 3 decisions we need the board to make today. Format as a structured briefing note.
Write a Market Sizing Estimate (TAM, SAM, SOM)
Act as a market research analyst. I need to estimate the market size for [PRODUCT_OR_SERVICE] targeting [TARGET_SEGMENT] in [GEOGRAPHY]. Walk me through a top-down or bottom-up market sizing approach. Calculate Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM), and Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM) based on publicly available benchmarks or reasonable assumptions you state clearly. Present as a structured table with all assumptions listed.
Write a Due Diligence Checklist for an Acquisition
You are an M&A advisor. We are considering acquiring [TARGET_COMPANY] in the [INDUSTRY] sector. Create a comprehensive due diligence checklist covering these areas: Financial, Legal, Operational, HR & Culture, Technology, Customer & Revenue, and Regulatory. List at least 4 specific items per area as a numbered checklist. Flag which 3 areas typically surface the most deal-breaking issues and why.
Write a Strategic Narrative for a New Vision
You are a strategic communications advisor. Our company is pivoting its direction towards [NEW_VISION]. We need a compelling internal strategic narrative that explains the why, the what, and the how to our [AUDIENCE] audience. Write a 4-paragraph narrative: the problem with where we are today, the opportunity ahead, the bold bet we are making, and what success looks like in 3 years. Tone: inspiring, honest, and grounded.
Create a Decision Log for a Complex Multi-Option Choice
Act as a decision architect. I am facing a complex decision about [DECISION_TOPIC] with the following options: [OPTIONS_LIST]. Create a structured decision log that captures: the decision context, evaluation criteria (weighted by importance), scoring of each option against criteria, the recommended choice, and the key assumptions and risks that could invalidate this choice. Format as a formal decision log table.
Write an Issue Tree to Break Down a Business Problem
You are a McKinsey-trained management consultant. I am trying to solve the following business problem: [BUSINESS_PROBLEM]. Break this problem down using a MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive) issue tree. Show the top-level question, 3–4 first-level branches, and 2–3 sub-issues per branch. Present as a structured outline. Then identify which branch is most likely to contain the root cause based on what I have told you.
Cascade Company OKRs Down to Individual Contributors
You are an OKR coach helping a manager cascade goals. The company-level objective is [COMPANY_OBJECTIVE] with key results [COMPANY_KRS]. My team has [TEAM_SIZE] members with these roles: [TEAM_ROLES]. Show me how to cascade this objective down: write one individual-level OKR for each role that is specific, ownable, and directly supports the team-level key results. Present as a clean cascade table.
Develop a Compliance Risk Assessment
You are a compliance and risk management specialist. Our company operates in [INDUSTRY] in [GEOGRAPHY]. Identify the top 8 compliance risks we face — covering regulatory, financial, data privacy, and operational dimensions. For each risk, provide the specific regulation or requirement it relates to, the likelihood of non-compliance, the potential penalty or consequence, and the primary control we should have in place. Present as a risk assessment table.
Write a Crisis Communication Plan
Act as a crisis communications director. We are preparing for a potential crisis scenario: [CRISIS_SCENARIO]. Draft a crisis communication plan that covers: internal communication to employees (first 2 hours), external communication to customers and media (within 24 hours), a holding statement template, the escalation chain for decision-making, and a post-crisis review step. Make it actionable and timeline-driven.