Portfolio Power Matrix
16 views

Know exactly what to double down on and what to kill. The Framework: BCG Growth-Share Matrix 2.0 Why It Works: Prevents the #1 business killer - spreading yourself too thin across too many initiatives.
Prompt
Analyze my business portfolio using an enhanced BCG Matrix. I have [number] products/services/projects: [list with brief descriptions and current metrics]. Perform strategic portfolio analysis: CLASSIFICATION: For each item, determine: - Market growth rate (with data/reasoning) - Relative market share/competitive position - Revenue contribution (actual or projected) - Profit margin - Time/resource investment required - Strategic fit with overall vision MATRIX PLACEMENT: STARS (High Growth, High Share): - Investment strategy - Scaling tactics - Team/resource allocation - Success metrics - Risk factors to monitor CASH COWS (Low Growth, High Share): - Optimization opportunities - Cost reduction strategies - Cross-selling potential - Automation possibilities - Sunset timeline (if applicable) QUESTION MARKS (High Growth, Low Share): - Go/No-go decision criteria - Pilot test design - Success indicators - Pivot options - Investment limit DOGS (Low Growth, Low Share): - Shutdown sequence - Asset recovery plan - Customer migration strategy - Lessons learned - Redeployment of resources STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Portfolio balance assessment 2. Resource reallocation plan 3. 30-60-90 day action items 4. Investment priorities (ranked) 5. Quick wins to pursue immediately 6. New opportunities to explore DECISION MATRIX: Create a scoring rubric (1-10) for: - Revenue potential - Profit potential - Strategic importance - Resource requirements - Risk level - Time to results Output: Visual matrix + Strategic narrative + Action plan
5.0•1 review
Instructions
Pro Tips: ...
About the author
Co-founder of Prompt Magic and ThinkingDeeply.ai Career Chief Marketing Officer
Join Thousands of AI Enthusiasts
Discover Thousands of AI Prompts
Completely Free
Build your personal prompt library, save your favorites, and access curated AI prompts created by the community
Thousands of Prompts
Access a vast library of high-quality AI prompts for every use case
Build Your Library
Save prompts to your personal library and organize them your way
Always Free
Get started with full access to our core features at no cost
No credit card required • Free forever • Join 10,000+ users