Organization Analysis Prompt Template

Use this comprehensive prompt template to analyze organizations and create structured documentation following the 8-layer knowledge architecture.

Core Prompt

Analyze [ORGANIZATION_NAME] and create comprehensive markdown documentation following this 8-layer knowledge architecture:

## Layer 1: Company Foundation
- Mission, vision, and values
- Company history and founding story
- Core principles and culture
- Legal structure and governance

## Layer 2: Staff & Expertise
- Organizational structure
- Key personnel and leadership
- Team skills and competencies
- Roles and responsibilities matrix

## Layer 3: Products & Services
- Complete product/service catalog
- Features and capabilities
- Pricing models and tiers
- Service delivery methods

## Layer 4: Markets & Customers
- Target market segments
- Customer personas and use cases
- Geographic coverage
- Industry verticals served

## Layer 5: Domain Knowledge
- Core methodologies and frameworks
- Best practices documentation
- Industry expertise areas
- Intellectual property and innovations

## Layer 6: Technical Systems
- Technology stack and architecture
- Tools and platforms used
- Integration capabilities
- Infrastructure overview

## Layer 7: Learning & Evolution
- Feedback mechanisms
- Continuous improvement processes
- Training and development programs
- Innovation pipeline

## Layer 8: Active Projects
- Current initiatives and roadmap
- Strategic priorities
- Ongoing transformations
- Future vision and goals

Format each section with:
- Clear headings and subheadings
- Bullet points for key information
- Tables for structured data
- Links to source materials where available

Enhanced Analysis Prompts

For Deep Company Research

Research [COMPANY_NAME] across multiple sources including:
- Official website and documentation
- LinkedIn company page and employee profiles
- News articles and press releases
- Industry reports and analyst coverage
- Customer reviews and case studies
- Patents and technical publications
- Financial filings (if public)
- Social media presence

Create a comprehensive knowledge base document covering all 8 layers with specific emphasis on:
- Unique value propositions
- Competitive differentiators
- Market positioning
- Growth trajectory
- Key partnerships

For Competitive Analysis

Compare [COMPANY_A] with [COMPANY_B] across the 8-layer framework:
- Identify strengths and weaknesses in each layer
- Highlight competitive advantages
- Map market positioning differences
- Analyze strategic gaps
- Recommend opportunities for differentiation

For Quick Assessment

Provide a rapid assessment of [COMPANY_NAME] covering:
1. Company Overview (Layer 1)
2. Key Products/Services (Layer 3)
3. Target Markets (Layer 4)
4. Core Competencies (Layer 5)
5. Current Focus Areas (Layer 8)

Format as a 2-page executive summary with bullet points.

Usage Instructions

Replace placeholders: Substitute [ORGANIZATION_NAME] with the actual company name
Customize layers: Emphasize layers most relevant to your analysis needs
Add context: Include any specific areas of interest or concerns
Specify format: Request specific output formats (markdown, bullets, tables)
Set scope: Define the depth of analysis needed (quick scan vs comprehensive)

Output Structure

The analysis should generate markdown files organized as:

organization-name/
├── README.md                 # Executive summary
├── 01-foundation.md         # Company foundation
├── 02-staff-expertise.md    # Team and capabilities
├── 03-products-services.md  # Offerings catalog
├── 04-markets-customers.md  # Market analysis
├── 05-domain-knowledge.md   # Expertise and IP
├── 06-technical-systems.md  # Technology stack
├── 07-learning-evolution.md # Growth and development
└── 08-active-projects.md    # Current initiatives

Best Practices

Start broad, then deep: Begin with high-level overview, then drill into specifics
Cross-reference layers: Look for connections between different layers
Validate information: Cross-check facts across multiple sources
Update regularly: Organizations evolve; refresh analysis periodically
Focus on actionable insights: Highlight information that drives decisions

Formatting Guidelines

Use bold for key terms and important concepts
Use code blocks for technical specifications
Use > blockquotes for direct quotes or testimonials
Use tables for comparative data
Use mermaid diagrams for organizational charts or process flows
Include emoji headers for visual organization (optional)

Success Metrics

A successful organization analysis should:

Cover all 8 layers comprehensively
Provide actionable insights
Include verified, accurate information
Present information in scannable format
Enable quick decision-making
Reveal opportunities and risks