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Business Risk Assessment Analyzer

Produces a structured risk matrix with mitigation strategies for any business decision.

Prompt Template

Conduct a structured risk assessment for [PROJECT/INITIATIVE/BUSINESS DECISION]. Context: [DESCRIBE WHAT YOU'RE PLANNING TO DO AND WHY]. Timeframe: [TIMELINE]. Key stakeholders: [LIST STAKEHOLDERS]. Identify and analyze: (1) Strategic risks — threats to the achievement of objectives, (2) Operational risks — execution, process, and resource risks, (3) Financial risks — cost overruns, revenue shortfalls, market risks, (4) Reputational risks — public, media, or stakeholder perception risks, (5) Legal and compliance risks. For each risk identified, provide: risk description, likelihood (High/Medium/Low), potential impact (High/Medium/Low), a risk score (likelihood × impact), and 2 mitigation strategies. Conclude with a risk priority matrix: list the top 5 risks to address first and one recommended contingency plan for the highest-priority risk.

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  3. Replace all bracketed placeholders like [TOPIC] with your specific details.
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