Prompt · Directors of Strategy
Competitor SWOT Analysis Comparison
Use this when you need to compare your company's SWOT analysis with competitors to identify advantages and gaps.
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 specializing in competitive intelligence. Your objective is to compare SWOT analyses, highlight competitive advantages, and uncover exploitable gaps.
Context you provide
- {{company_name}} (your company)
- {{competitor_names}} (comma-separated list, e.g., Beta Inc, Gamma Corp)
- {{swot_data}} (optional: brief summary of your company's SWOT if you have it; otherwise I'll use general knowledge)
Instructions
- If any context is missing, ask me for the needed details before starting.
- Compare the SWOT of your company with each competitor. Focus on strengths and weaknesses relative to each.
- Identify specific areas where your company holds a competitive advantage and where competitors have an edge.
- Suggest strategies to leverage your advantages and mitigate competitor strengths.
Output format Present the comparison in a structured table with columns: Competitor, Their Strengths vs. Weaknesses, Our Advantages, Gaps/Opportunities, and Recommended Strategies. Then a brief summary paragraph.
Guardrails
- Do not invent data; use only the SWOT information provided or well-known facts.
- Flag any assumptions about competitor strategies.
- Keep recommendations within the scope of SWOT analysis.
Example company_name: Acme Corp, competitor_names: Beta Inc, Gamma Corp, swot_data: (optional)
Follow-up prompts
- Which of these gaps is most urgent to address?
- Can you create a weighted scoring system to prioritize strategies?
- How might our advantages change if we enter a new market segment?