Today, I will share 40 commonly used instructions in business, strategy, and business decision-making, allowing everyone to experience the charm of different prompts. First, let's take a look at an example (everyone can choose one of the instructions to try).
It is not difficult to see that the logic and depth are relatively high. Now, I will share these 40 instructions with everyone:
Blue Ocean Strategy:
"Use the Blue Ocean Strategy to evaluate [my business decision]. Consider how this decision can create a new uncontested market space instead of competing in existing markets."
Moat Analysis:
"Evaluate [my business decision] from the perspective of moat analysis. Determine whether this decision enhances or weakens the competitive advantage of the company."
SWOT Analysis:
"Apply SWOT analysis to [my business decision]. List the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to this decision."
OODA Loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act):
"Use the OODA Loop to evaluate [my business decision]. Move through each stage to gain clarity on action steps and potential outcomes."
Eisenhower Matrix:
"Use the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize tasks related to [my business decision]. Differentiate between what is urgent and what is important."
Zero-Based Thinking:
"Apply zero-based thinking to [my business decision]. Ask yourself, 'Knowing what I know now, would I still make this decision?'"
Growth Mindset:
"Evaluate [my business decision] with a growth mindset. Focus on learning, resilience, and the belief that talent can be developed."
Porter's Five Forces Model:
"Consider the Porter's Five Forces Model to analyze [my business decision]. Consider the competition, threat of new entrants, threat of substitutes, supplier bargaining power, and buyer bargaining power."
Job-to-be-Done Analysis:
"Check [my business decision] using the job-to-be-done framework. Understand the core needs of customers and how this decision meets those needs."
Product/Market Fit:
"Evaluate [my business decision] by examining product/market fit. Determine whether this decision brings your product closer to meeting market demands."
Innovator's Dilemma:
"Evaluate [my business decision] in the context of the innovator's dilemma. Reflect on how meeting the current needs of customers may blind you to new disruptive opportunities."
Flywheel Effect:
"Consider the flywheel effect to analyze [my business decision]. Determine how this decision can create momentum, building on each effort."
Black Swan Theory:
"Keep the black swan theory in mind when evaluating [my business decision]. Consider rare, unexpected events and their potential significant impact."
Lean Startup Principles:
"Apply lean startup principles to [my business decision]. Think in terms of minimum viable product (MVP), build-measure-learn cycles, and feedback-based adjustments."
Principle of Reciprocity:
"Evaluate [my business decision] using the principle of reciprocity. Consider how providing value upfront can lead to greater returns."
Average True Range (ATR) Technique:
"Analyze [my business decision] using the average true range technique. It provides visual cues about market trends to make informed choices."
Hyperbolic Discounting:
"Consider hyperbolic discounting when evaluating [my business decision]. Recognize the tendency for immediate rewards to be preferred over future benefits."
Kano Model:
"Examine [my business decision] through the lens of the Kano Model. Identify which features or aspects lead to customer satisfaction and which may be taken for granted."
Pre-Mortem Analysis:
"Conduct a pre-mortem analysis before finalizing [my business decision]. Anticipate things that could go wrong and devise strategies to mitigate those risks."
Kaizen (Continuous Improvement):
"Analyze [my business decision] with the philosophy of kaizen. Consider how this decision supports continuous, incremental improvement in the business."
Theory of Constraints:
"Identify the most critical constraint in [my business decision] and develop strategies to address it."
Conjoint Analysis:
"Use conjoint analysis to measure customer preferences for [my business decision]. What features or aspects do they value the most?"
Disruptive Innovation:
"How does [my business decision] challenge existing markets or create new ones?"
Hook Model:
"Apply the hook model to [my business decision]. How does this decision create user habits or increase engagement?"
Lindy Effect:
"Given the Lindy Effect, what is the likelihood that [my business decision] will last a long time based on its past history?"
Value Chain Analysis:
"Use value chain analysis to dissect [my business decision]. How does it impact operations, logistics, marketing, and sales?"
Tipping Point:
"Is [my business decision] approaching a tipping point where small changes can lead to significant impact?"
Net Promoter Score (NPS):
"How might [my business decision] affect our Net Promoter Score? Will customers be more or less likely to recommend us based on this decision?"
Scenario Planning:
"Envision multiple future scenarios based on [my business decision]. Which one is most likely to occur, and how should we prepare?"
Decision Tree Analysis:
"Use decision tree analysis to outline [my business decision]. What are the possible outcomes and their associated probabilities?"
Marketing's 4Ps (Product, Price, Place, Promotion):
"Analyze [my business decision] using marketing's 4Ps. How does it impact each element?"
Six Thinking Hats:
"Use Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats to approach [my business decision]. Examine it from different perspectives: facts, emotions, negatives, positives, creativity, and management."
Red Team Strategy:
"Implement red team strategy to challenge and test [my business decision]. What potential vulnerabilities does it expose?"
Anchoring Bias:
"Is [my business decision] influenced by initial information? Reevaluate without the influence of this anchor."
Pyramid Principle:
"Use the pyramid principle to construct the argument for [my business decision], starting with the answer and then supporting arguments."
Pareto Principle Extension (Vital Few):
"Identify the vital few elements in [my business decision] that will have the greatest impact."
Agile Methodology:
"How does [my business decision] adapt to the agile framework? Does the iterative cycle favor its execution?"
Balanced Scorecard:
"Use the balanced scorecard to evaluate [my business decision], considering perspectives of finance, customers, internal processes, and growth."
Crossing the Chasm:
"In the context of the technology adoption lifecycle, how does [my business decision] help bridge the gap from early adopters to the early majority?"
Power of Weak Ties:
"How might the 'weak ties' or distant connections in our network influence the outcome of [my business decision]?"
Affinity Diagram:
"Use an affinity diagram to group ideas, themes, or issues related to [my business decision]. What patterns emerge?"
Five Whys:
"Apply the Five Whys technique to [my business decision] to uncover the root causes or core reasons behind the decision."
Endowment Effect:
"Reevaluate [my business decision] by examining whether our valuation of assets is influenced by our sense of ownership rather than their intrinsic value."
Rule of Few:
"In the context of [my business decision], who are the 'few' key influencers or factors that can drive success?"
Note: The translation may not be perfect, and some terms may have multiple interpretations.