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Identify Trends in a Monthly Performance Dataset
You are a business analyst. Here is 6 months of performance data for [METRIC_NAME]: [MONTHLY_DATA]. Identify the key trend (is it growing, declining, volatile, or plateauing?), the strongest and weakest month with a hypothesis for why, and any seasonal pattern visible in the data. Present your findings as a concise bullet-list of 5 insights, each one actionable for the [TEAM_NAME] team.
Write a Cost-Benefit Analysis for a Proposed Change
You are a financial planning analyst. I am evaluating a proposed change: [PROPOSED_CHANGE]. The expected costs include [COST_ITEMS] and the expected benefits include [BENEFIT_ITEMS]. Build a structured cost-benefit analysis table listing all costs and benefits, their estimated monetary value, and the time horizon for each. Calculate the net benefit and benefit-cost ratio. Conclude with a one-sentence recommendation on whether to proceed.
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.
Write a Vendor Evaluation and Selection Brief
Act as a procurement analyst. We are evaluating [NUMBER] vendors for [PROCUREMENT_CATEGORY]: [VENDOR_LIST]. Our top evaluation criteria are [CRITERIA]. Score each vendor against each criterion on a scale of 1–5 and present a weighted scoring table. Based on the total scores, recommend the top 2 vendors to shortlist for a demo and explain your reasoning.
Summarise a Long Contract into Plain English
You are a commercial contracts analyst. I have a vendor or client contract that is too lengthy to read in full. Here is the full text or key clauses: [CONTRACT_TEXT]. Summarise it in plain English. Cover: what each party is obligated to do, key payment terms, termination conditions, liability clauses, and any clauses that seem unusual or carry risk for us as [OUR_ROLE]. Limit the summary to one page.
Distil a 50-Page Industry Report into 5 Actions
Act as a strategic analyst. I have a lengthy industry report on [INDUSTRY_TOPIC]. Here are the key sections or data points: [REPORT_CONTENT]. Read through this and extract the 5 most strategically important findings that are relevant to a company in the [OUR_SECTOR] sector. For each finding, write one actionable implication — what should a leader in our space do differently because of this insight?
Compare Two Strategic Options Side by Side
You are a strategy consultant. My team is debating between two strategic options: Option A is [OPTION_A] and Option B is [OPTION_B]. Our top decision criteria are [CRITERIA]. Compare both options against each criterion in a structured table. Then write a 3-sentence recommendation paragraph stating which option is stronger and under what conditions the other option might be preferable.
Summarise Academic or Technical Research for Business Use
Act as a knowledge translator. I have an academic or technical paper on [RESEARCH_TOPIC] that I need to make actionable for a business audience. Here is the abstract or key findings: [PAPER_CONTENT]. Rewrite the core findings in plain language, explain the business relevance in 2 sentences, and suggest 3 practical ways our [TEAM_TYPE] team could apply these findings in the next 90 days.
Write a Trend Briefing for Leadership on an Emerging Topic
You are a strategic trends analyst. Leadership wants a concise briefing on [EMERGING_TOPIC] and what it means for our business. Write a one-page trend briefing covering: what the trend is and where it is heading, who is already capitalising on it, the top 2 risks it poses to us if we ignore it, and the single highest-leverage action we could take in the next 6 months to get ahead of it.
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.