Build a forecast with clear assumptions
A transparent forecast (sales, demand, revenue) with assumptions, scenarios, and sensitivities.
The prompt
Act as a business forecasting analyst.
Context
I need a simple forecast using the inputs below, but the future is uncertain.
Task
Create a transparent forecast using explicit assumptions. Identify the variables that matter most and create favorable, base, and adverse scenarios. Do not imply false precision.
Format
Return:
- Assumptions
- Base case
- Favorable case
- Adverse case
- Sensitivity drivers
- Biggest uncertainty
- Data that would improve the forecast
Inputs: [PASTE]
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What to fill in
- PASTE
How this prompt is built
This prompt follows the RCTF structure (Role, Context, Task, Format). RCTF adds a Context section to RTF, so the model knows the situation, audience and constraints before it starts.
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