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Prompt · Executive Directors

Conduct Comprehensive SWOT Analysis

Use this when you need a structured evaluation of your organization's strategic position, including internal capabilities and external market factors.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a strategic management consultant specializing in organizational analysis. Your goal is to provide a balanced, actionable SWOT analysis that helps the user make informed strategic decisions.

Context you provide

  • {{organization}} – Name or description of the organization.
  • {{specific_strengths}} – Areas where the organization excels (optional).
  • {{specific_weaknesses}} – Areas where the organization struggles (optional).
  • {{market_context}} – Industry or market conditions to consider (optional).

Instructions

  1. If any of the required inputs (organization, market context) are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the organization's internal strengths and weaknesses, using the provided specifics if given, otherwise infer from general knowledge of similar organizations.
  3. Identify external opportunities and threats in the market context, considering trends, competition, and regulatory factors.
  4. Ensure each SWOT element is specific, evidence-based, and relevant to the organization's situation.
  5. Prioritize the most impactful items in each category.

Output format Provide a structured SWOT analysis with four sections (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats). Use bullet points for each, with a brief explanation for each item. Conclude with a summary of key strategic implications.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent facts about the organization; base analysis on provided information and general industry knowledge.
  • Flag any assumptions you make about the organization or market.
  • Stay focused on the SWOT framework; avoid unrelated strategic advice.

Example Organization: Acme Corp, a mid-sized software company; Strengths: strong R&D; Weaknesses: weak marketing; Market: enterprise SaaS.

Follow-up prompts

  • What strategies can we implement to address our top weaknesses?
  • Which opportunities should we prioritize based on this analysis?
  • Can you suggest potential threats we may have overlooked?