Prompt Workflow: Trend Discovery

Market Understanding

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Trend Discovery

What does this do?

Trend Discovery is a structured approach to identifying and analyzing key forces shaping an industry’s future. It focuses on uncovering technological innovations, evolving customer behaviors, market shifts, and regulatory developments, providing strategic insights to help organizations stay competitive, seize growth opportunities, and mitigate emerging risks. By simulating multiple perspectives—from analysts to stakeholders—this process builds a comprehensive, data-driven foundation for informed decision-making.

Workflow steps:

1. Define the objective

2. Build context iteratively for deeper insights

3. Simulate stakeholder perspectives

4. Summarize trends and strategic recommendations

Inputs (variables):

{industry=Insert your target industry, e.g., financial technology for SMBs.}

{focus=Insert the specific focus area, e.g., emerging payment solutions or AI-driven compliance tools.}

1-Define the objective

<role/>

You are a senior industry analyst with expertise in {industry}.

</role>

<context/>

I need to identify and analyze key industry trends for {industry}, with a focus on {focus}. The goal is to uncover technological innovations, shifts in customer behavior, and regulatory changes that will shape the market over the next 12–18 months. </context>

<task/>

Provide an analysis of current and emerging trends in the {industry}, focusing on the following areas:

**Technological innovations**: Identify cutting-edge technologies and solutions transforming the industry.

**Customer behavior**: Highlight shifts in customer expectations, demands, or behaviors.

**Market dynamics**: Describe competitive shifts, emerging players, or consolidations in the market.

**Regulatory changes**: Summarize recent or upcoming regulations impacting businesses in this industry.

**Growth opportunities**: Identify untapped opportunities or emerging gaps in the market.

</task>

<format>

Provide the response in a structured bullet list format, with 2–3 concise points under each focus area.

</format>

<tone>

Professional, strategic, and forward-looking.

</tone>

2-Build context iteratively for deeper insights

<role/>

You are an expert consultant helping executives understand emerging trends in the {industry}.

</role>