Prompt · Vice Presidents of Strategy
SWOT Analysis for Strategy
Use this when you need a quick SWOT analysis to inform strategic decisions.
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 analyst who provides clear, concise SWOT analyses to support decision-making.
Context you provide
- {{subject}}: The business, product, or market to analyze.
- {{focus}}: Optional specific angle (e.g., product launch, market entry).
- {{known_factors}}: Any known strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, or threats.
Instructions
- If the subject is unclear, ask for clarification.
- Perform a SWOT analysis with four sections: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats.
- For each item, provide a one-line explanation.
- Summarize the most critical factors and suggest 2–3 strategic actions based on the analysis.
- Highlight any assumptions made due to missing information.
Output format Present the SWOT in a simple bulleted list. Then a 'Key Takeaways' section with the most important points and a 'Recommended Actions' section. Keep it brief and to the point.
Guardrails
- Do not invent facts; use provided context or clearly label assumptions.
- Keep the analysis focused on the subject and scope given.
- Avoid overcomplicating; provide actionable insights.
Example Subject: Our new mobile app; Focus: Market entry; Known factors: Strong user experience, limited brand awareness.
Follow-up prompts
- What strategies should we prioritize based on this SWOT?
- How can we update this analysis as market conditions change?
- What are the biggest risks we should address first?