Project Management Prompts
Project Management Prompts
Functional Requirements: What the deliverable must do, such as specific capabilities or
features.
Performance Requirements: How well the deliverable must perform under specific conditions.
Design Requirements: Any specific design elements the deliverable must meet, if applicable.
Usability Requirements: Any standards related to the user experience and ease of use.
Compliance Requirements: Any legal, industry, or company standards the deliverable must
meet.
Remember, effective acceptance criteria should be testable, clear, concise, and agreed upon by
all stakeholders. They play a crucial role in ensuring the project's deliverables meet the
stakeholders' expectations. For this task, write acceptance criteria based on the following
product feature and user story.
Activity List
You’re an exceptional project manager. Your task is to create a detailed activity list. An Activity
List is a crucial part of project planning, detailing all necessary tasks to bring the project to
successful completion.
Remember, an effective Activity List should be clear, concise, and comprehensive, outlining all
the activities required to complete a project. Your ability to thoroughly outline these tasks will
contribute significantly to the overall success of the project.
Balanced Scorecard
Consider the following perspectives when creating a balanced scorecard for your project or
organization:
Financial Perspective:
What are the key financial goals and objectives for your project/organization?
What financial metrics and indicators are important to track and measure your performance?
Customer Perspective:
What are the key internal processes that drive value and efficiency?
How can you measure and improve the performance of these processes?
What process-related goals and metrics should be included in your scorecard?
What skills, capabilities, and resources are necessary to support your project/organization?
How can you foster a culture of learning, innovation, and development?
What learning and growth goals and metrics are important for long-term success?
Now, using the above perspectives as a guide, create a balanced scorecard for your
project/organization: [Describe your project and/or organization]
Change Request
A change request is a formal proposal to alter a product or system, often brought up by a
stakeholder or team member.
Change Description: What is the specific change being proposed? Provide a detailed
description of the change.
Reason for Change: Why is this change necessary? This could be due to changes in
requirements, unforeseen obstacles, opportunities to improve, etc.
Impact Analysis: What is the potential impact of this change on the project’s scope, time, cost,
and quality?
Alternatives Considered: Have any alternative solutions been considered? If so, why is the
proposed change the best option?
Estimated Resources: What resources (time, money, personnel, etc.) are estimated to
implement this change?
Approval Status: What is the current approval status of the change request? This could be
pending, approved, or rejected.
Remember, change requests are crucial for maintaining control over a project and should be
clearly written, thoughtfully considered, and meticulously documented. For this task, you are to
draft a comprehensive change request for this following project.
Non-Functional Requirements
Consider the following aspects when defining non-functional requirements for your project:
Reliability: Define the expected reliability and availability of the system, including uptime, fault
tolerance, and error handling.
Scalability: Determine the scalability requirements, such as the ability to handle increasing
workloads, user base, or data volume.
Usability: Describe the usability criteria, including user interface design, accessibility, and user
experience considerations.
Project Charter
You’re an exceptional project manager. You're tasked with writing a project charter. The project
charter defines the reason for the project and assigns a project manager and his or her authority
level for the project. The contents of the charter describe the project in high-level terms. Here’s
the components that I want you to include in the project charter:
Project purpose: The reason the project is being undertaken. May refer to a business case, the
organization’s strategic plan, external factors, a contract agreement, or any other reason for
performing the project.
Project boundaries: Limits to the project scope. May include scope exclusions, or other
limitations.
Key deliverables: The high-level project and product deliverables. These will be further
elaborated in the project scope statement.
High-level requirements: The high-level conditions or capabilities that must be met to satisfy
the purpose of the project. Describe the product features and functions that must be present to
meet stakeholders’ needs and expectations. These will be further elaborated in the
requirements documentation.
Overall project risk: An assessment of the overall riskiness of the project. Overall risk can
include the underlying political, social, economic, and technological volatility, uncertainty,
complexity, and ambiguity. It pertains to the stakeholder exposure to variations in the project
outcome.
Project objectives and related success criteria: Project objectives are usually established for
at least scope, schedule, and cost. The success criteria identify the metrics or measurements
that will be used to measure success. There may be additional objectives as well. Some
organizations include quality, safety, and stakeholder satisfaction objectives.
Summary milestone schedule: Significant events in the project. Examples include the
completion of key deliverables, the beginning or completion of a project phase, or product
acceptance.
Preapproved financial resources: The amount of funding available for the project. May
include sources of funding and annual funding limits.
Key stakeholder list: An initial, high-level list of people or groups that have influenced or can
influence project success, as well as those who are influenced by its success. This can be
further elaborated in the stakeholder register.
Project exit criteria: The performance, metrics, conditions, or other measurements that must
be met to conclude the project.
Project life cycle: Describe the life cycle that will be used to accomplish the project. This may
include the following:
Development approaches: Document the specific approach you will take to create key
deliverables. Common approaches include predictive approaches, where the scope is known
and stable; and adaptive approaches, where the scope is evolving and subject to change. It
may also include iterative or incremental development approaches.
Subsidiary management plans: List the subsidiary management plans that are part of the
project management plan. This can be in the form of a “table of contents,” links to electronic
copies of the subsidiary plans, or a list of the other plans that should be considered part of the
project management plan, but are separate documents.
Scope variance threshold: Define acceptable scope variances, variances that indicate a
warning, and variances that are unacceptable. Scope variance can be indicated by the features
and functions that are present in the end product, or the performance metrics that are desired.
Scope baseline management: Describe how the scope baseline will be managed, including
responses to acceptable, warning, and unacceptable variances. Define circumstances that
would trigger preventive or corrective action and when the change control process would be
enacted. Define the difference between a scope revision and a scope change. Generally, a
revision does not require the same degree of approval that a change does. For example,
changing the color of something is a revision; changing a function is a change.
Schedule variance threshold: Define acceptable schedule variances, variances that indicate a
warning, and variances that are unacceptable. Schedule variances may indicate the percent of
variance from the baseline or they may include the amount of float used or whether any
schedule reserve has been used.
Schedule baseline management: Describe how the schedule baseline will be managed,
including responses to acceptable, warning, and unacceptable variances. Define circumstances
that would trigger preventive or corrective action and when the change control pro- cess would
be enacted.
Cost variance threshold: Define acceptable cost variances, variances that indicate a warning,
and variances that are unacceptable. Cost variances may indicate the percent of vari- ance from
the baseline, such as 0–5 percent, 5–10 percent, and greater than 10 percent.
Cost baseline management: Describe how the cost baseline will be managed, including
responses to acceptable, warning, and unacceptable variances. Define circumstances that
would trigger preventive or corrective action and when the change control pro- cess would be
enacted.
Project Roadmap
Imagine you are a senior product manager responsible for creating a comprehensive product
roadmap. The product roadmap outlines the strategic direction, key milestones, and major
initiatives for the product's development and evolution. Generate a product roadmap by
addressing the following key points:
Product Vision: Define the overarching vision and long-term goals for the product. Describe
the desired outcome, value proposition, and the problem it solves for customers or users.
Market Analysis: Conduct a thorough analysis of the market landscape and customer needs.
Identify market trends, competitors, and opportunities to differentiate the product and deliver
unique value.
Business Objectives: Clearly articulate the business objectives that the product roadmap aims
to achieve. Align the product strategy with the organization's overall goals, revenue targets,
customer acquisition, or retention objectives.
Release Plan: Outline the planned releases or versions of the product over a specified
timeframe. Define the key features, functionalities, or enhancements that will be included in
each release. Consider dependencies, resource availability, and market demands.
Milestones and Timelines: Establish major milestones and timelines for the product roadmap.
Define the key deliverables, milestones, or events that mark significant progress or
achievements. Ensure the timeline is realistic and considers resource availability and
development constraints.
Feature Prioritization: Prioritize features and initiatives based on customer needs, market
demand, strategic value, and technical feasibility. Consider using techniques such as the
MoSCoW method (Must-haves, Should-haves, Could-haves, Won't-haves) or other prioritization
frameworks.
Resource Allocation: Determine the resources required for each release or initiative. This
includes development teams, designers, testers, infrastructure, or any other resources
necessary for successful execution.
Communication and Stakeholder Alignment: Plan how the product roadmap will be
communicated and shared with key stakeholders, including executives, development teams,
sales, marketing, and customer support. Ensure alignment and buy-in from all relevant parties.
Evaluation and Iteration: Define a process for monitoring and evaluating the product roadmap's
progress and impact. Establish feedback loops, gather user insights, and regularly reassess and
iterate the roadmap based on market changes, user feedback, or organizational priorities.
Introduction and Background: Provide a brief introduction to your company, its mission, and the
purpose of the RFP. Explain the background and context of the project for which you are
seeking proposals.
Scope of Work: Clearly define the scope of work and the specific products and/or services you
require from the vendors. Describe the desired outcomes, deliverables, and any specific
technical or functional requirements.
Vendor Qualifications: Specify the qualifications and experience you expect from vendors.
Define the criteria they must meet to be eligible for consideration, such as financial stability,
industry experience, certifications, or other relevant factors.
Proposal Guidelines: Outline the format and structure you expect vendors to follow when
submitting their proposals. Include details on the required sections, such as executive summary,
solution approach, pricing, implementation plan, and references.
Evaluation Criteria: Clearly state the evaluation criteria you will use to assess and compare
vendor proposals. Define the weightage or importance assigned to each criterion, such as cost,
quality, experience, technical capabilities, support, or any other relevant factors.
Timeline and Submission Details: Provide a timeline for the RFP process, including key
milestones such as proposal submission deadline, vendor selection date, and contract
negotiation period. Clearly specify how vendors should submit their proposals and any
supporting documentation.
Terms and Conditions: Outline any specific terms, conditions, or contractual requirements that
vendors must agree to if selected. This may include pricing terms, payment schedules,
intellectual property rights, confidentiality agreements, or any other relevant legal or commercial
considerations.
Clarification and Questions: Communicate how vendors can seek clarification or ask questions
regarding the RFP. Provide contact information and a deadline by which all questions must be
submitted.
Proposal Format and Documentation: Specify the required format for vendors' proposals,
including any supporting documents or attachments. This may include templates, sample
contracts, references, or any other materials that vendors need to provide.
Appendices: Include any additional information or appendices that may be relevant to vendors.
This could be technical specifications, regulatory requirements, existing system documentation,
or any other documents that would help vendors understand your company's needs.
Risk Register
Risk Identification
Your task is to identify potential risks that could impact the success of the project. Think about
all the factors that could pose a threat or uncertainty to achieving project objectives. Consider
both internal and external risks that could arise throughout the project lifecycle.
Start by listing any external risks that could affect the project. These could include market
conditions, regulatory changes, competitor actions, or technological advancements. Identify
specific risks and their potential impact on the project.
Next, focus on internal risks that could arise within the project team or organization. Think about
factors such as resource availability, team expertise, project management practices, or
organizational dependencies. Highlight any risks that could hinder project progress.
Consider risks related to project scope, timeline, and deliverables. Think about potential
challenges that could arise during requirements gathering, design, development, testing, or
implementation phases. Identify risks that could impact project milestones or the quality of
deliverables.
Evaluate any risks associated with stakeholders and communication. Consider potential
conflicts, misalignment of expectations, or lack of stakeholder engagement. Identify risks related
to communication breakdowns or inadequate stakeholder management.
Think about risks related to project budget and financial aspects. Consider factors such as cost
overruns, budget constraints, or unexpected expenses. Identify risks that could impact the
financial viability of the project.
Lastly, think about risks related to project dependencies and external dependencies. Consider
dependencies on other projects, vendors, or third-party services. Identify risks that could arise
from these dependencies and impact project progress.
Now, take a moment to brainstorm and document as many potential risks as you can think of for
this project: [description of project]
Risk Mitigation
Come up with a list of risk mitigation strategies for the following risk:
Secondary Risks
Secondary risks are those that arise as a direct outcome of implementing a risk response.
These risks may have substantial impacts on a project's timeline, budget, or quality.
Identify Primary Risks: First, list out the primary risks of your project. These are the risks you'd
initially think of when considering what might go wrong in your project.
Plan Risk Responses: For each primary risk, plan a corresponding risk response. This could be
to avoid, mitigate, transfer, or accept the risk.
Identify Secondary Risks: Now, for each risk response you've planned, identify potential
secondary risks that might arise from implementing that response.
Analyze Secondary Risks: Determine the probability and impact of each secondary risk.
Plan Secondary Risk Responses: Plan appropriate responses to each identified secondary risk.
Your goal is to produce a comprehensive list of potential secondary risks, their potential
impacts, and suitable response strategies. Here's some information about the project and the
risks involved in the project:
Product Overview:
Provide a brief description of the product or service for which you need a Service Level
Agreement (SLA).
Parties Involved:
Identify the parties involved in the SLA, including the provider and the customer.
Service Description:
Describe the product or service in detail, including its features, functionalities, and deliverables.
Service Availability:
Define the expected availability and uptime of the product or service, including any scheduled
maintenance or downtime.
Response and Resolution Times:
Specify the maximum response time for addressing customer inquiries or issues, as well as the
resolution time for resolving any reported problems.
Escalation Procedures:
Outline the escalation procedures to be followed in case of service disruptions, unresolved
issues, or customer complaints.
Customer Responsibilities:
Clarify the responsibilities and obligations of the customer in using the product or service,
including providing necessary information and adhering to usage guidelines.
Provider Responsibilities:
Specify the responsibilities and obligations of the provider in delivering the product or service,
including support, maintenance, and updates.
Dispute Resolution:
Define the procedures and methods for resolving any disputes or disagreements that may arise
during the course of the agreement.
Please write a service level agreement (spa) based on the product description given.
SWOT Analysis
A SWOT analysis is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities, and threats related to a specific entity or situation. It provides valuable insights to
inform decision-making and develop strategies for success.
Begin by identifying the strengths of the subject or project. These are internal factors that give it
an advantage over others. Consider what the subject or project does well, its unique
capabilities, valuable resources, positive attributes, or competitive advantages. List the identified
strengths.
Next, analyze the weaknesses of the subject or project. These are internal factors that put it at a
disadvantage. Reflect on areas that need improvement, limitations, challenges, or
vulnerabilities. Identify any aspects that may hinder success or pose risks. List the identified
weaknesses.
Explore the opportunities available to the subject or project. These are external factors that
could be leveraged to its advantage. Consider emerging trends, market developments,
customer needs, technological advancements, or untapped potentials. Identify areas where the
subject or project can grow, expand, or capitalize on opportunities. List the identified
opportunities.
Evaluate the threats faced by the subject or project. These are external factors that could
potentially harm or undermine its success. Look at competition, changing market conditions,
regulatory constraints, economic factors, or any risks that may pose challenges. Identify
potential obstacles or risks that need to be mitigated. List the identified threats.
Now that you have identified the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, it's time to
analyze and interpret the findings. Reflect on the relationships between these factors and
consider how they impact the subject or project. Identify any patterns, dependencies, or
strategic implications that emerge from the analysis.
Finally, based on the SWOT analysis, develop actionable strategies to maximize strengths,
address weaknesses, seize opportunities, and mitigate threats. Consider how the strengths can
be utilized, weaknesses can be improved, opportunities can be pursued, and threats can be
minimized. This will help you develop a comprehensive strategy to leverage advantages and
overcome challenges.
User Personas
As a senior product manager, you have been assigned the task of creating user personas to
better understand and empathize with your target audience. User personas help you define and
represent the key characteristics, behaviors, needs, and goals of your users. Develop user
personas by addressing the following points:
Demographics: Start by describing the basic demographic information of your users, including
age, gender, location, education, occupation, and any other relevant details.
Background: Provide insights into the background of your users, such as their professional
experience, industry knowledge, or personal interests. Understand their level of familiarity with
technology and your product domain.
Goals and Motivations: Identify the primary goals, motivations, and aspirations of your users.
What are they trying to achieve or solve by using your product? Understand both their short-
term and long-term objectives.
Needs and Challenges: Determine the needs, challenges, or pain points that your users face.
What obstacles do they encounter in achieving their goals? Identify their unmet needs or areas
where your product can provide value.
Behaviors and Preferences: Analyze the behaviors, preferences, and habits of your users.
How do they currently solve the problems your product aims to address? What are their
preferred methods, platforms, or tools?
Decision-Making Factors: Understand the factors that influence your users' decision-making
process. What criteria do they consider when evaluating products or services similar to yours?
Are there any specific concerns or considerations that affect their decision?
User Environment: Explore the context in which your users interact with your product. Is it in a
professional setting, at home, or on the go? Consider the devices, technologies, or
environments that shape their experience.
Key Persona: Based on the collected information, create a primary user persona that
represents a typical user of your product. Give them a name, a photo (optional), and summarize
their key characteristics, goals, needs, and behaviors.
WBS
To create a detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for your project, consider the following
guidelines:
Project Definition: Clearly define the project and its primary objectives. Understand the scope
and deliverables that need to be accomplished.
Identify Major Phases: Break down the project into major phases or stages. Each phase
should represent a significant milestone or key component of the project.
Subdivide Phases into Tasks: Break down each phase into smaller tasks that are
manageable and have a clear objective. Consider the specific actions or activities required to
complete each task.
Task Dependencies: Identify any dependencies between tasks. Determine which tasks need to
be completed before others can begin or if there are any tasks that can be executed
concurrently.
Estimate Task Durations: Estimate the duration or effort required for each task. This can help
in scheduling and resource allocation.
Assign Resources: Identify the resources or team members responsible for each task.
Determine the roles and responsibilities associated with each task.
Create Hierarchical Structure: Organize the tasks in a hierarchical structure, starting from the
top-level phases and drilling down to the smallest tasks. Each level should provide increasing
detail.
Review and Refine: Review the WBS to ensure completeness and accuracy. Refine the
structure as needed to ensure clarity and alignment with project goals.
Documentation: Document the WBS in a clear and organized format, such as a hierarchical list
or a visual diagram, to communicate the breakdown of work effectively.
Now, please provide a WBS for the following project:
WBS Dictionary
A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Dictionary provides a deeper understanding of each
element in a project’s WBS, ensuring a clear scope and direction for the project. In this task, you
are to create a comprehensive WBS Dictionary for a hypothetical project of your choice.
Your WBS Dictionary should provide detailed information about each work package or summary
information at the control account level, and include:
Code of Account Identifier: A unique code or number associated with each work package.
Description of Work: A brief description of the work to be performed in each work package.
Assumptions and Constraints: Any assumptions made in the planning of the work package
and any constraints affecting it.
Responsible Organization or Person: The person or team responsible for the execution of the
work package.
Schedule Milestones: Important project milestones associated with the work package.
Associated Schedule Activities: Specific activities that need to be carried out to complete the
work package.
Resources Required: All necessary resources for the completion of the work package.
Cost Estimates: An estimate of the costs associated with the work package.
Quality Requirements: The quality standards that the work package's output must meet.
Acceptance Criteria: The conditions that the work package's output must satisfy for it to be
accepted.