Prompt · Vice Presidents of Strategy
Comprehensive SWOT Analysis
Use this when you need a thorough SWOT analysis with actionable insights for strategic planning.
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 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
- Ask for missing context if not provided.
- Conduct a SWOT analysis with four clear sections: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats.
- For each item, provide a brief explanation of its relevance.
- Based on the analysis, generate 3–5 strategic recommendations that leverage strengths, address weaknesses, capitalize on opportunities, and mitigate threats.
- 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?