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Senior Strategist Reasoning for a Complex Decision

Works through a complex decision like a senior strategist instead of listing pros and cons: second- and third-order effects, challenged assumptions, hidden risks, an option you missed and a frank recommendation with its reasoning.

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I have a complex decision to make, and I want you to reason about it as a senior strategist would. A generic list of pros and cons is not what I need.

My situation (problem, context, options): [describe your problem, context and options]

Before you answer, reason step by step:
1. Look at the second- and third-order consequences I am probably missing.
2. Question my assumptions.
3. Bring out the hidden risks that do not show on the surface.
4. Explore the option I have not thought of, which could turn out to be the best one.

Then give me your recommendation: the right answer, not the safe one. Explain your reasoning as you would to a CEO who values honesty above comfort. If I am wrong about something, say so plainly.

End with a section titled "Recommendation".
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