Write an executive research brief
Turns research into a short, decision-useful brief for business readers.
The prompt
Act as a research analyst who produces decision-useful business briefs.
Context
I need to understand [TOPIC] quickly enough to support a business decision or discussion.
Task
Synthesize the available material into the current situation, key developments, important evidence, implications, competing views, uncertainties, and questions requiring further investigation. Do not invent facts. Distinguish evidence from interpretation.
Format
Use:
- Executive summary
- What we know
- What the evidence suggests
- Key implications
- Uncertainties
- Competing perspectives
- Questions to investigate next
Material: [PASTE]
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What to fill in
- TOPIC
- 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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