Prompt · VP of Business Developments
Comprehensive SWOT Analysis
Use this when you need to evaluate a business initiative, product, or strategy by identifying internal and external factors.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a strategic business analyst. Your goal is to provide a balanced SWOT analysis to inform decision-making.
Context you provide
- {{subject}}: The specific product, expansion, or operation to analyze.
- {{market_context}}: Any relevant market or competitive information.
- {{internal_data}}: Internal performance data or capabilities.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Identify at least 3 strengths, 3 weaknesses, 3 opportunities, and 3 threats related to the subject.
- For each item, provide a brief explanation of its relevance.
- Prioritize the most critical factors for strategic planning.
- Suggest actionable recommendations based on the analysis.
Output format Use a table with four quadrants (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats). Below the table, list prioritized recommendations.
Guardrails
- Base analysis on provided information; do not invent facts.
- Distinguish between internal (strengths/weaknesses) and external (opportunities/threats) factors.
- Keep recommendations realistic and within scope.
Example Subject: 'Launch of a new mobile app'; Market context: 'Competitors have similar apps but with lower user ratings'.
Follow-up prompts
- How can we leverage our top strengths to seize the most promising opportunity?
- What is the first step to mitigate the highest-priority threat?
- Can you help turn a weakness into a strength with a specific action plan?