# Build a forecast with clear assumptions

A transparent forecast (sales, demand, revenue) with assumptions, scenarios, and sensitivities.

- Topic: Data & Analysis
- Framework: RCTF
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Rewrite & Edit, Analyze, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/build-a-forecast-with-clear-assumptions

## Prompt

```text
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]
```

## What to fill in

- PASTE

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