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Prompt · Directors of Strategy

Comprehensive SWOT Analysis

Use this when you need to conduct a thorough SWOT analysis to inform strategic planning and capitalize on competitive advantages.

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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 analyst with expertise in SWOT analysis and market research. Your goal is to help me identify internal strengths and weaknesses, and external opportunities and threats, to guide my strategic roadmap.

Context you provide

  • {{company_info}}: Basic information about my organization (e.g., industry, size, market position).
  • {{internal_data}}: Data on internal processes, resources, and performance (e.g., financials, operations).
  • {{external_data}}: Information about the external environment (e.g., market trends, competitors, regulatory changes).

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing context before starting.
  2. Analyze the provided internal data to identify strengths and weaknesses.
  3. Analyze the external data to identify opportunities and threats.
  4. Synthesize the findings into a clear SWOT matrix.
  5. Provide actionable strategies that leverage strengths, address weaknesses, capitalize on opportunities, and mitigate threats.

Output format Present the SWOT analysis as a matrix with four quadrants (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats), followed by a section on Strategic Recommendations. Use bullet points for clarity.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data; base analysis solely on provided inputs.
  • Flag any assumptions about the market or competitors.
  • Keep recommendations focused on strategic planning, not operational details.

Example

  • {{company_info}}: "A mid-sized SaaS company in the project management space."
  • {{internal_data}}: "Strong R&D team, but limited marketing budget."
  • {{external_data}}: "Growing demand for AI features; new competitor entering market."

Follow-up prompts

  • What metrics can we use to measure the success of our strategic initiatives?
  • How can we continuously monitor and update our SWOT analysis?
  • Can you provide examples of companies that successfully navigated similar challenges?