# Cross-Functional Alliance Builder Build influence across departments by understanding priorities and creating mutual value. ## The Prompt I need help with [specific career situation or challenge]. My context: **Current situation:** [where you are now] **Goal:** [where you want to be] **Constraints:** [timeline, financial, personal] **Key factors:** [what matters most to your decision/strategy] Please help me develop a strategic approach that: 1. Plays to my strengths and existing advantages 2. Identifies and mitigates key risks 3. Creates clear milestones and decision points 4. Maximizes learning and optionality 5. Aligns with my values and long-term vision Focus on actionable strategies I can start implementing immediately. ## Tips - Provide specific context rather than generic situations - Include relevant metrics and constraints in your prompt - Ask for frameworks, not just advice - Request specific outputs (frameworks, plans, scripts, analyses) - Use follow-up questions to dive deeper into specific sections