Build scenarios for an uncertain future
Plausible future scenarios, their signals, and what to do in each.
The prompt
Act as a scenario planning strategist.
Context
The future outcome depends on uncertain variables that could change the result of our plan.
Task
Develop three plausible scenarios: favorable, expected, and adverse. Base each on explicit assumptions and identify triggers, consequences, risks, opportunities, and early indicators.
Format
Use:
| Scenario | Assumptions | Trigger | Implications | Actions | Early indicators |
Situation: [PASTE]
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What to fill in
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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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