Build a Decision Brief

Create a structured decision document with options, trade-offs, and a recommendation

🧪 Tested by a human Advanced 👤 Manager 👤 Executive 👤 It Admin
Build a decision brief for [DECISION TOPIC]. Include: (1) Context and why this decision matters now, (2) Options considered (at least 3), (3) Pros and cons of each option with evidence, (4) Risks and mitigation strategies, (5) Your recommended option and reasoning, (6) Next steps if we proceed. Format for executive review.

Works on

⭐ M365 Copilot (Best)

Copy & Open in

Prompt is copied to your clipboard when you click

Tips for Best Results

  • The Researcher agent excels at synthesising multiple sources into a recommendation
  • Add “Quantify the impact of each option where data is available”
  • Include context: “We are a [SIZE] organisation in [INDUSTRY]” for relevant recommendations

📎 More Prompts

Competitor Watch Brief

●●
Create a competitor watch brief for [COMPETITOR] covering the last [PERIOD]. Track: (1) Product announcements, (2) Pricing changes, (3) New partnerships, (4) Executive hires, (5) Customer wins or losses, (6) Analyst commentary, (7) What this means for us. Cite every finding.
⭐ M365

Emerging Trends Report

●●
Research emerging trends in [DOMAIN] for [YEAR]. Identify: (1) Top 5 trends with evidence, (2) Which are hype vs real adoption, (3) Key players driving each trend, (4) Timeline to mainstream, (5) Implications for [OUR CONTEXT], (6) Recommended actions. Distinguish predictions from confirmed developments.
⭐ M365

Explain a Topic in Plain English

●
Explain [TOPIC] in plain English. Cover: (1) What it is and why it matters, (2) How it works at a high level, (3) The current state — what is available now vs. coming soon, (4) Common misconceptions, (5) How it affects [ROLE — IT admins / end users / security teams]. Write for someone who is smart but not an expert in this area.
⭐ M365 🟢 GPT 🟠 Claude
💬