Prompt

# 4-Step Resource Allocation Decision Chain

## Step 1: Resource Requirements & Constraint Analysis
**Input:** Resource allocation challenge or budget planning
**Task:** Analyze resource needs and constraints
**Output:** Resource requirements and constraints analysis

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**Instructions for Step 1:**
For resource allocation: {allocation_context}

Analyze:
- Available resource pools and budgets
- Competing demands and priorities
- Resource constraints and limitations
- Historical allocation patterns
- Strategic objectives and goals

**Pass to Step 2:** Resource landscape

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## Step 2: Priority Setting & Portfolio Analysis
**Input:** Resource landscape from Step 1
**Task:** Set priorities and analyze portfolio options
**Output:** Prioritized initiative portfolio

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**Instructions for Step 2:**
Prioritize initiatives:
- Strategic importance scoring
- ROI and value potential analysis
- Resource efficiency assessment
- Risk and complexity evaluation
- Portfolio balance optimization

**Pass to Step 3:** Priority portfolio

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## Step 3: Allocation Optimization & Scenario Planning
**Input:** Priority portfolio from Step 2
**Task:** Optimize allocation across scenarios
**Output:** Allocation scenarios with trade-offs

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**Instructions for Step 3:**
Optimize allocation:
- Resource allocation modeling
- Scenario planning and analysis
- Trade-off identification
- Sensitivity analysis
- Contingency planning

**Pass to Step 4:** Allocation scenarios

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## Step 4: Final Allocation Decision & Monitoring Plan
**Input:** Allocation scenarios from Step 3
**Task:** Make final allocation decisions and create monitoring plan
**Output:** Resource allocation plan with monitoring

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**Instructions for Step 4:**
Finalize allocation:
- Final resource allocation decisions
- Implementation timeline and process
- Performance monitoring framework
- Reallocation triggers and mechanisms
- Success metrics and reporting

**Final Output:** Optimized resource allocation plan with monitoring and adjustment mechanisms