AI Prompts for ChatGPT for Consultants

Write a consulting proposal for [CLIENT NAME] to address [DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM OR OPPORTUNITY]. My proposed approach is [DESCRIBE METHODOLOGY OR PHASES]. Timeline: [X WEEKS]. Investment: [FEE]. The proposal should cover: situation summary, objectives, approach, deliverables, timeline, team, investment, and next steps. Tone: authoritative but not stiff. The client cares most about [THEIR PRIORITIES].

Write a one-page executive summary for a consulting proposal to [CLIENT NAME]. The engagement is about [DESCRIBE]. The core argument is: they have [PROBLEM], it is costing them [IMPACT], and we can help them achieve [OUTCOME] by [APPROACH]. Make it compelling, specific, and easy for a senior decision-maker to read in under two minutes.

Help me qualify this consulting opportunity before I invest time in a proposal. Client: [DESCRIBE]. Problem they have described: [DESCRIBE]. Budget signals: [WHAT YOU KNOW]. My capabilities: [DESCRIBE]. Write a set of questions I should ask before committing to a proposal to determine: is this solvable, is the budget real, is the decision-maker engaged, and do we have the right to win?

Write a statement of work for a consulting engagement with [CLIENT NAME]. The project is [DESCRIBE]. Deliverables: [LIST]. Timeline: [DATES OR PHASES]. What is in scope: [LIST]. What is explicitly out of scope: [LIST]. Client responsibilities: [LIST WHAT THEY MUST PROVIDE]. My responsibilities: [LIST]. Make it clear and specific enough to prevent scope disputes later.

Help me prepare for a scoping call with [PROSPECT NAME] at [COMPANY]. They have reached out about [DESCRIBE THEIR PROBLEM OR REQUEST]. The call is [DURATION]. Give me: a clear agenda, the four or five questions that will help me understand the real problem, how to position my experience credibly, and how to close the call with clear next steps.

I am starting an engagement for [CLIENT NAME] on [TOPIC]. The key questions I need to answer are [LIST]. Sources available to me: [INTERVIEWS / DOCUMENTS / DATA / DESK RESEARCH]. Help me build a structured research plan: what to investigate, in what order, what methods to use for each question, and what hypotheses I am testing. I have [X WEEKS] for the research phase.

I have completed [X] stakeholder interviews for [CLIENT NAME] on [TOPIC]. Key themes that emerged: [LIST]. Contradictions or surprises: [LIST]. Things people said repeatedly: [LIST]. Help me synthesise these into three to five clear findings. For each finding, write: the headline, the supporting evidence, and the implication for the client.

I have the following data from [CLIENT NAME]: [DESCRIBE THE DATA OR PASTE THE KEY NUMBERS]. The question I am trying to answer is [QUESTION]. Help me interpret this data: what does it suggest, what does it not tell me, what are the alternative explanations, and what additional data would strengthen or challenge this interpretation?

I am working on [DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM] for [CLIENT NAME]. The hypothesis I want to test is [STATE YOUR HYPOTHESIS]. Help me: sharpen the hypothesis so it is specific and falsifiable, identify what evidence would confirm it, identify what evidence would refute it, and suggest the fastest way to test it given my [CONSTRAINTS: TIME / DATA ACCESS / STAKEHOLDER ACCESS].

Help me structure a competitor or benchmark analysis for [CLIENT NAME] in [INDUSTRY]. The client wants to understand [WHAT THEY ARE BENCHMARKING: COST / PROCESS / CAPABILITY / PRODUCT]. I have access to [DESCRIBE SOURCES]. Walk me through: what dimensions to benchmark, how to score or compare them, and how to present the findings so the client sees where they stand and what to do about it.

Help me structure a consulting report for [CLIENT NAME] on [TOPIC]. The audience is [DESCRIBE: CEO / DEPARTMENT HEAD / PROJECT TEAM]. Key findings: [LIST]. Recommendations: [LIST]. I want the report to lead with the so-what, not bury it. Give me a clear structure: executive summary, findings, recommendations, implementation roadmap, and appendices. Tell me what each section should contain.

Write an executive summary for a consulting report for [CLIENT NAME]. The report covers [TOPIC]. The three key findings are [LIST]. The recommendations are [LIST]. The expected outcome if they act: [DESCRIBE]. The summary should be under 400 words, written for a senior leader who will read nothing else, and end with a clear call to action.

Help me write a consulting recommendation for [CLIENT NAME]. My recommendation is [DESCRIBE]. The supporting evidence is [LIST]. The alternatives I considered are [LIST] and I rejected them because [REASONS]. The implementation steps are [DESCRIBE]. Write it in the pyramid principle structure: recommendation first, then the three reasons it is right, then the supporting evidence for each reason.

Write a risks and mitigations section for a consulting deliverable for [CLIENT NAME]. The recommended course of action is [DESCRIBE]. The key risks if they proceed are [LIST]. For each risk, write: the risk, the likelihood, the potential impact, and the mitigation. Also include: what happens if they do nothing. Make it honest and specific, not boilerplate.

Write an implementation roadmap for [CLIENT NAME] based on the recommendation to [DESCRIBE]. The roadmap should cover [X MONTHS / QUARTERS]. Break it into phases: quick wins in the first [30 DAYS], foundational changes in months [X TO X], and longer-term transformation in [TIMEFRAME]. For each phase, list: key activities, milestones, owners, and dependencies.

Help me prepare for a client presentation to [AUDIENCE: NAMES AND ROLES] at [CLIENT NAME]. I am presenting [DESCRIBE THE DELIVERABLE OR TOPIC]. The presentation is [DURATION]. Key things I need them to decide or do after this: [LIST]. Walk me through: how to open strongly, the three most important points to land, likely objections or difficult questions, and how to close with clear next steps.

I am presenting recommendations to [CLIENT] on [TOPIC]. The most likely pushback I expect is around [LIST: COST / FEASIBILITY / TIMELINE / METHODOLOGY]. For each area of pushback, help me prepare a clear, confident response that holds my position, acknowledges their concern, and redirects to the evidence. I do not want to get defensive or fold under pressure.

Write a follow-up email to [CLIENT NAME] after the presentation I delivered on [DATE]. What we presented: [DESCRIBE]. Key decisions or next steps agreed: [LIST]. Open questions to resolve: [LIST]. Next meeting or milestone: [DATE / ACTION]. Keep it concise, professional, and make it easy for the client to see exactly what happens next.

Write a mid-engagement check-in email to [CLIENT NAME]. We are [X WEEKS] into a [TOTAL DURATION] engagement on [TOPIC]. Progress made: [DESCRIBE]. What is coming next: [DESCRIBE]. Any issues or decisions I need from them: [LIST]. I want to maintain confidence that the project is on track while flagging anything that needs attention. Under 200 words.

Write a close-of-engagement summary letter for [CLIENT NAME]. The engagement covered [DESCRIBE]. Key deliverables provided: [LIST]. Key recommendations: [LIST]. What has been implemented or decided: [DESCRIBE]. What is still to be done: [LIST]. Next steps for the client going forward: [LIST]. End with a thank-you and a clear door open for future work. Professional and specific.