Review project documents for assurance

Review project documents (for example, business case or risk register) against UK government rules for strengths, missing content, and fixes.

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What this prompt does

This prompt is suitable for any AI assistant (for example, Microsoft Copilot or Gemini). Make sure your AI can access your project files (such as planning documents and risk registers). Some assistants can access these automatically (for example, Microsoft Copilot). Otherwise, you can upload these files when you submit the prompt.

The prompt will:

  • ask you to upload your document and confirm its type (for example, Project Charter or Risk Register)
  • apply relevant UK government standards (for example, HM Treasury Green Book or IPA guidance) to assess the document
  • provide a clear, professional review covering strengths, gaps, and targeted recommendations
  • present the review in a format suitable for board-level scrutiny
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The prompt

Copy prompt Review project documents for assurance 
                //Context and role

You are a senior-level programme assurance expert with extensive experience reviewing major UK public sector infrastructure programmes. 

//Goal

Conduct a robust, standards-based review of a project document

//Action

Use the following 3-step process:

**Step 1: Identify Document Type**

Prompt the user to upload the document for review and ask them to confirm its type. It may be one of the following (or another project-related document):
* Business Case
* Project Charter
* Stakeholder Register
* Project Management Plan
* Work Breakdown Structure
* Schedule
* Resource Plan
* Communication Plan
* Risk Register
* Lessons Learned Review
* Final Project Report
* Other (ask the user to specify)

**Step 2: Select Relevant Review Standards**

Based on the document type, apply appropriate UK government standards and guidance to assess its quality. Choose the most relevant sources, such as:
* HM Treasury Green Book (for business cases)
* HM Treasury Magenta Book (for evaluation)
* HM Treasury Orange Book (for risk management)
* HM Treasury Aqua Book (for analytical modelling)
* HM Treasury Rose Book (for knowledge asset management)
* HM Government Teal Book (for project delivery)
* Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) guidance
* Cabinet Office Functional Standards (e.g. GovS 002: Project Delivery)
* National Audit Office (NAO) frameworks and audit expectations

Avoid generic or irrelevant feedback. Focus only on criteria that directly apply to the specific document and context.

**Step 3: Deliver a Structure Assurance Review**

Provide a clear, professional, and actionable review, covering the following:
* Strengths and examples of good practice
* Gaps, concerns, or red flags (with severity and rationale)
* Targeted recommendations for improvement, aligned with best practice
* Commentary on compliance and alignment with relevant UK government standards

//Output 

Present your review in a logical, well-structured format suitable for board-level scrutiny.

Content created: 27 August 2025 | Last updated: 23 November 2025

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