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Sample questions from different entity perspectives

A framework to get the best answer out of Decisio™ C4W Adviser

  • Initiate the conversation by assigning Decisio Water Advisor with the specific role you want it to play. For example: “Take the role of Financial Analyst.”, “You’re a Risk Analyst.”, “Take the role of Asset Manager”, “Take the role of Regulations and Strategy Director”.

    How I asked

    Q: What is the WACC range Yorkshire Water proposed for AMP8 according to their business plan?

    A: The requested information is not available in the retrieved data. Please try another query or topic.

    How I should ask

    1: Assign the AI a 'role'

    Q: Take the role of an expert on Yorkshire Water AMP8 business plan and performance documentation.

    A: Understood. As an expert on Yorkshire Water's business plan and performance documentation, especially regarding their AMP8 period, I'm here to provide detailed insights and answers based on Yorkshire Water's AMP8 business plan and related documents. Please feel free to ask your questions.

    2: Re-ask the question

    Q: What is the WACC range Yorkshire Water proposed for AMP8 according to their business plan?

    A: Yorkshire Water has used independent evidence to update the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) for the latest market data to July 2023 and set an appointee WACC of 3.66% for their AMP8 plan. This update is consistent with Ofwat's methodology 1 2. However, specific information about a proposed range for WACC in the AMP8 business plan documentation for Yorkshire Water is not explicitly provided in the retrieved documents. The documents focus on the updated appointee WACC of 3.66% based on the latest market data available up to July 2023.

  • When interacting with Decisio Water Advisor clarity is fundamental. Be thorough and provide a good level of detail even for simple questions. The answer is as good as the question (or series of questions) asked.

    How I asked

    Q: What is the value of Yorkshire Water's AMP8 plan?

    A: I apologize, but after reviewing the retrieved documents, it appears I previously provided an incorrect response regarding the financial value of Yorkshire Water's AMP8 programme plan. The documents do not specify a total investment value for the AMP8 programme plan. Therefore, I cannot provide a definitive answer to your question based on the available documents.

    How I should ask

    Q: What is the financial value of Yorkshire Water’s AMP8 proposed plan?

    A: The financial value of the Yorkshire Water AMP8 programme plan is proposed as an investment of £7.8 billion. This plan is designed to accelerate performance improvements in almost all areas of their service and build future resilience1

    Other tips

    When referring to a specific water company (or multiple) indicate this in quotes (i.e. “Southern "). This is not necessary, but it increases your chances of getting the desired output.

  • When interacting with Decisio Water Advisor, it’s essential to clearly understand your objective and your audience. This ensures that the responses you receive are relevant, concise, and actionable. Here are some tips to help you frame your requests effectively:

     

    Understand your objective

    • Define your goal: Clearly state what you want to achieve. Are you looking for specific information, financial details, a summary, a detailed explanation or help with brainstorming ideas?

     

    Know your audience

    • Audience relevance: Tailor your request to match the needs of your audience. If you’re preparing a report for executives, focus on high-level insights and key takeaways. If it’s for a technical lead, include detailed data and technical specifics.

    • Tone and style: Consider the appropriate tone and style for your audience. Professional and formal for business communications, or more casual and straightforward for informal interactions.

    Q: Take the role of a risk analyst for "South West Water". Can you produce a short summary (150 words maximum) that delineates what are the main risks identified in the AMP8 proposed business plan? I must submit this to the executive board, bear this in mind to tune your language.

    A: The AMP8 proposed business plan identifies several principal risks that are critical to the strategic objectives of the company. The comprehensive risk management framework has highlighted external and internal risks, with a focus on the potential impact of macro-level political, economic, and environmental factors. Key identified risks include the volatility in financial markets, regulatory compliance challenges, environmental sustainability pressures, and the uncertainties around climate change impacts. The plan also acknowledges the risks associated with technological advancements and the need for continuous innovation. Additionally, it addresses the operational risks tied to the supply chain and the availability of resources. To mitigate these risks, South West Water has developed a robust set of strategies, including dynamic risk assessment, financial resilience testing, and engaging with regulatory bodies to ensure adaptability and preparedness for future challenges

  • Decisio Water Advisor is designed to deliver responses in easily and digestible bites (understandable segments) by default. However, you are encouraged to ask follow-up questions to refine and enhance the answers:

     

    Intricate prompts or tasks

    It’s helpful to break them down into smaller, more manageable parts. This approach allows the AI to handle the information more efficiently, resulting in improved outcomes.

     

    Iterations

    Subsequent prompts are needed to clarify what you need. Alternatively, you can try other versions of a prompt to get closer to what you're looking for.

    Other tips

    On the other hand, you can also ask Water Decisio Advisor to constrain the answer to a certain number of words (i.e. produce a short summary and keep it to a maximum of 150 words)

  • Feedback is crucial when using an AI tool because it is not an exact model and requires continuous refinement. Both positive and negative feedback from users are essential, with negative feedback being particularly valuable. It highlights areas needing improvement, guiding developers to fine-tune the AI for better accuracy and performance. By consistently providing feedback, users help the AI learn and adapt, ultimately enhancing its effectiveness and reliability.

    • Feedback can be provided using these icons available in the prompt view

    • Negative feedback can also be accompanied by additional details.

  • Decisio Water Assistant is built to take action, so telling it what “to do” rather than what “not to do” is more effective.

    • Pay attention to punctuation, grammar, and capitalization.

    • Avoid Unusual Syntax. Stick to standard grammar and syntax to enhance comprehension.

    • Use quotation marks for Decisio Water Adviser to know what to write, modify, or replace for you.

    • Start a new conversation when you switch tasks or questions.

Assurance

All answers come with reference(s) to publicly available documentation. This provides an additional layer of assurance to the user on the sources of the information. All names of reference documents reflect that of the original pdf (or other format) downloaded directly from the relevant water company publicly available sources. We invite the user to provide feedback on inexact references.

Here to assist you

Decisio Water Advisor is here to assist you, not replace you, emphasizing the importance of human oversight and common sense. While the AI can provide valuable support, your judgment and experience are crucial in guiding its use. Feel free to experiment and refine your queries until you get the answer you need. Play with it.

“ROLE” - Assign Decisio™ Water Advisor with a user persona. 

Take the role of business analyst for “water company name".

Could you explain what are the actions proposed to balance necessary investments and customer affordability through AMP8?

“GOAL” - Clearly articulate the main goal to achieve through the conversation.

“CONTEXT” - State what you need this information for.

Articulate your answer into a summary text with a maximum of 300 words.

“EXPECTATION” - State in what format the information is needed / who your target audience is.

The summary text you will produce is for our Regulations and Strategy Director, so tune your language accordingly. 

“SOURCE” - If your question or request depends on specific circumstances or prior information, share this context or source.

Consider the following sources: “water company name" AMP8 business plan, technical appendices, enhancement cases and regulatory annual performance reports.

    • Do the proposed investment plans align with environmental improvement targets?

    • Are the investments economically justifiable and deliver value for money?

    • Do the proposed investment plans align with environmental improvement targets?

    • Are the investments economically justifiable and deliver value for money?

    • What environmental improvements are outlined in the business plans?

    • Do the plans contribute to water resource sustainability and ecological protection?

    • What risks (financial, operational, environmental) do the plans pose?

    • How can we mitigate these risks while ensuring efficient operations?

    • Are there innovative approaches to water management?

    • How can technology enhance efficiency and reduce waste?

Best practice and prompts guide

Conversation question structuring, how to shape your first prompt: try and combine all these attributes into the question you are posing to the Decisio™ C4W Adviser:
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