Use AI to create a list of potential risks and contingencies before starting any new project.
Before you kick off a new project, initiative, or major task, you can use AI to help you think through what might go wrong and what backup plans you need. This takes about two minutes and helps you walk into planning conversations looking thoughtful and prepared. Just describe your project in simple terms and ask AI to identify risks you should plan for. You'll get a list of things you might not have considered—resource conflicts, timeline issues, dependencies on other teams, communication gaps—plus sensible suggestions for how to address them. It's like having a cautious colleague review your plan before you even start, so you can proactively address problems instead of reacting to them later.
Try this prompt today
“I'm about to start a project to [describe your project in one sentence, e.g., 'roll out new reporting software to our regional offices']. What are the most common risks or challenges I should plan for, and what's one practical way to address each one?”
March 14, 2026
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