Force field analysis prompt for PowerPoint

Force field analysis prompt

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Create a force field slide for the stated goal. Separate evidence-backed driving and restraining forces, score each from 1 to 5, and scale arrow length to strength. For the two most actionable restraints, add action, owner, timing, and expected reduction. Separate facts from perceptions and cite each score.

Why this prompt works

• Arrow length means something

  Arrows are scaled to the 1-to-5 strength score, so the visual balance of forces matches the numbers instead of the designer's taste.

• Restraints come first

  The prompt targets the two most actionable restraints. In force field practice, lowering resistance often moves a change further than adding pressure.

• Facts and perceptions are split

  Each score must be cited, and facts are separated from perceptions. Change fatigue can be real even when it rests on perception, and the slide shows which it is.

• Expected reduction is stated

  Each action carries an owner, timing and expected reduction in the force score, so progress can be checked at the next review.

Adapt it to your own deck

• State the goal precisely

  Replace a vague goal with a dated one: "Goal: launch the new operating model in three regions by Q3." Forces only make sense against a specific goal.

• Score from your evidence

  Attach survey results or workshop notes and add "Score each force from the attached evidence and show the source under the force name."

• Pair it with a workshop

  Before a workshop, ask only for the forces and draft scores. Afterwards, rerun the full prompt with the agreed scores so the action table reflects the group view.

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