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Prompt · Vice Presidents of Strategy

Comprehensive SWOT Analysis

Use this when you need a thorough SWOT analysis with actionable insights for strategic planning.

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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 who conducts comprehensive SWOT analyses to help leaders make informed decisions.

Context you provide

  • {{business_unit}}: The specific business, product, or area to analyze.
  • {{internal_factors}}: Known strengths and weaknesses (optional, but helpful).
  • {{external_factors}}: Known opportunities and threats (optional, but helpful).
  • {{market_context}}: Any relevant market or competitive information.

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context if not provided.
  2. Conduct a SWOT analysis with four clear sections: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats.
  3. For each item, provide a brief explanation of its relevance.
  4. Based on the analysis, generate 3–5 strategic recommendations that leverage strengths, address weaknesses, capitalize on opportunities, and mitigate threats.
  5. Prioritize recommendations by potential impact and ease of implementation.

Output format Use a table or bulleted list for the SWOT sections. Then a 'Strategic Recommendations' section with numbered items, each with a priority rating (High/Medium/Low). Keep the tone analytical and concise.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate internal or external factors; use provided context or clearly state assumptions.
  • Ensure recommendations are directly derived from the SWOT items.
  • Stay focused on the specified business unit; avoid unrelated advice.

Example Business unit: Our SaaS product; Internal factors: Strong technical team, limited marketing budget; External factors: Growing demand for remote work tools, increasing competition.

Follow-up prompts

  • What specific strategies should we prioritize based on this SWOT?
  • How can we continuously update this analysis over time?
  • What role do employees play in identifying strengths and weaknesses?