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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.
Facilitate a Retrospective After a Project Closes
Act as a project retrospective facilitator. Project [PROJECT_NAME] just concluded. The team feedback I have gathered is: [TEAM_FEEDBACK]. Synthesise this feedback into a structured retrospective report covering: What Went Well (top 3), What Needs Improvement (top 3), Root Causes for the main issues, and 5 concrete action items with owners and deadlines for the next project. Format as a clean report with sections.
Write a Strategic One-Pager for an Executive Audience
You are a strategy communications specialist. I need a tight one-pager for senior leaders summarising [TOPIC]. The key facts are [KEY_FACTS] and the ask is [THE_ASK]. Structure it with: a headline, a 2-sentence context paragraph, a bullet-list of 4 key facts or findings, a recommendation paragraph, and a clearly labelled 'Decision Needed' section. Total length must not exceed 400 words.
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.
Translate Strategy into a 100-Day Action Plan
Act as a strategy execution coach. I have just joined or been promoted into [NEW_ROLE] and need to hit the ground running. My mandate is to deliver [STRATEGIC_MANDATE] in my first 100 days. Design a day-by-day milestone plan broken into three phases: Days 1–30 (Listen and Learn), Days 31–60 (Diagnose and Plan), Days 61–100 (Act and Deliver). Include 3 concrete actions per phase and 1 visible win to achieve by Day 100.
Design a Sales Territory Strategy
Act as a revenue operations strategist. I manage a sales team of [TEAM_SIZE] covering [GEOGRAPHY]. Our product targets [TARGET_CUSTOMER_PROFILE] and our top priority this year is [SALES_PRIORITY]. Design a sales territory strategy that: segments our addressable market into territories, allocates team members based on their strengths and account sizes, identifies the top 3 priority segments, and sets a coverage model (e.g. named accounts, geographic, vertical).
Write a Strategy Refresh Facilitation Guide
Act as a strategy facilitation expert. I am running a 1-day strategy refresh offsite for the [LEADERSHIP_TEAM] team of [TEAM_SIZE] people. Our current strategy is [CURRENT_STRATEGY_SUMMARY] and the main tensions we need to resolve are [KEY_TENSIONS]. Design a full-day workshop agenda with timed sessions, the facilitation question for each session, the expected output, and the decision we need to reach by end of day.
Write a Lessons Learned Report After a Failed Initiative
Act as a strategic learning officer. Initiative [INITIATIVE_NAME] was recently discontinued because [FAILURE_REASON]. Write a candid, constructive Lessons Learned report covering: what we set out to achieve, what went wrong at each stage (Planning, Execution, Measurement), the root cause of the failure, and 5 specific lessons that should inform how we approach similar initiatives going forward. Tone: honest, non-blaming, forward-looking.
Write a Competitive Response Strategy to a Market Threat
Act as a competitive response strategist. A major threat has emerged in our market: [MARKET_THREAT]. This threatens our position because [IMPACT_DESCRIPTION]. Develop a competitive response strategy with 3 options: Defend (protect existing position), Attack (go on the offensive), and Reposition (change our strategy). For each option, outline the key moves, required resources, expected outcomes, and the scenario in which it is the best choice.
Draft a Market Entry Strategy for a New Geography
Act as a market expansion consultant. We are planning to enter [TARGET_GEOGRAPHY] with our existing product [PRODUCT_NAME]. Our home market is [HOME_MARKET]. Outline a phased market entry strategy covering: a market attractiveness assessment (size, competition, regulatory environment), the recommended entry mode (direct, partner, acquisition), a localisation checklist, the minimum viable team for entry, and the 3 most critical success factors in this geography.
Write a Supplier Negotiation Strategy
You are a procurement and negotiation specialist. I am entering a contract renewal negotiation with our supplier [SUPPLIER_NAME] for [PRODUCT_OR_SERVICE]. Our current contract terms are [CURRENT_TERMS] and we want to achieve [NEGOTIATION_GOALS]. Design a negotiation strategy covering: our walk-away position, our opening position, our top 3 trade-offs we can offer, the supplier's likely priorities, and a suggested negotiation sequence for the conversation.
Create a Strategic Account Plan for a Key Client
You are a key account management specialist. I manage the relationship with [CLIENT_NAME], a [CLIENT_TYPE] that currently generates [CURRENT_REVENUE] for us annually. My goal is to grow this account to [TARGET_REVENUE] in the next 12 months. Build a strategic account plan covering: client business priorities this year, our current relationship strength (by stakeholder), whitespace opportunities for expansion, risks to the relationship, and a 90-day action plan with named next steps.