Strategic Intent: Improve alignment and ensure teams are solving the right problem befor executing.
Prompt: "Based on this background, what is the core problem, who does it impact most, and what are the likely causes?"
Use Case: Extracting root issues from fragmented stakeholder input.
Value: Faster convergence around the "real" problem. Saves weeks of building solutions for symptoms.
Pro Tip: Ask follow-ups like, "Frame this problem as a 'How Might We' question."
Strategic Intent: De-risk decisions and build stronger business cases by pressure-testing logic.
Prompt: "What assumptions are being made in this business case, and what are the risks if they don't hold?"
Use Case: Stress-testing business cases for ROI and feasibility.
Value: Prevents bad surprises by identifying blind spots.
Pro Tip: Add "Suggest questions we should ask leadership to validate these assumptions."
Strategic Intent: Help stakeholders understand consequences of competing paths.
Prompt: "Summarize the trade-offs between Option A and Option B in terms of cost, speed, user impact, and long-term value."
Use Case: Comparing platforms, rollout models, or vendor strategies.
Value: Positions you as a facilitator of decisions, not just a note-taker.
Pro Tip: Add "Include which stakeholders are most affected by each trade-off."
Strategic Intent: Reduce chaos, create flow, and align execution to strategic outcomes.