# PESTEL Analysis AI Prompt and Guide

Scan political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal forces that may change a decision or operating model.

Canonical page: https://mtfinstitute.com/tools/ai-business-prompts/pestel-analysis-ai-prompt/
Category: Strategy

## Core components
- Political
- Economic
- Social
- Technological
- Environmental
- Legal

## Prompt template

Build a PESTEL analysis for [organization] considering [decision] in [geography] over [time horizon]. For each factor, separate verified facts from assumptions, estimate direction and materiality, identify leading indicators and cite sources that should be checked. End with three scenarios and no-regret actions.

## Practical uses
- Assess country risk
- Prepare a market-entry brief
- Update an annual strategy

Related learning: https://mtfinstitute.com/programs/macroeconomics-business/

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