# Chapter 4 — Analysis and Summarisation

# ── PROMPT 1: executive summary ─────────────────────────────────
Here is a summary of my sales data for 2024:
- Total revenue (Delivered orders): €[X]
- Order count: 2,150
- Top region by revenue: North (€[X], [X]% of total)
- Top product: [product name] (€[X] revenue)
- Cancellation rate: [X]%
- Month with highest revenue: [month] (€[X])

Write a 3-paragraph executive summary suitable for a management report.
Be specific with numbers. Use professional business language.
Do not start with "This report" or "In this summary".

# ── PROMPT 2: trend interpretation ──────────────────────────────
Here is monthly revenue data for 2024:
Jan: €[X], Feb: €[X], Mar: €[X], Apr: €[X], May: €[X], Jun: €[X],
Jul: €[X], Aug: €[X], Sep: €[X], Oct: €[X], Nov: €[X], Dec: €[X]

Interpret this trend. Identify:
1. The overall trend direction and growth rate
2. Any seasonal patterns
3. Notable peaks or dips and possible explanations
4. A 1-sentence forecast for Q1 next year based on the trend

# ── PROMPT 3: comparison commentary ─────────────────────────────
Compare these two regions for 2024:
North: €412,000 revenue | 537 orders | 72% delivered | top product: ProDesk X1
South: €289,000 revenue | 498 orders | 68% delivered | top product: ErgoChair Pro

Write 2 paragraphs comparing their performance. Identify one strength
and one area for improvement for each region. Recommend which region
should receive additional sales resources next quarter, with justification.
