Better AI Prompts for Business Thinking

Good prompts mix clear goals with creative angles. Start with your real business problem, then twist it sideways.

For supply chain risks, don’t just ask for analysis. Try: “Imagine three weird climate disasters that could break our supply chain next year. What early warning signs would we miss?”

Add creative friction: “Redesign our shipping network using ant colony logic. Where would hubs form naturally?” (1/3)

Pull from unexpected data: “Compare last quarter’s customer complaints with popular meme formats. Show me patterns nobody’s discussing.”

Best prompt tweak: Swap closed questions for open exploration. Instead of “Will X trend continue?” try “What happens if everyone suddenly hates X for dumb reasons?” (2/3)