Prompt · Directors of Strategy
Run SWOT Scenario Analysis
Use this when you need to simulate different scenarios by adjusting variables in a SWOT analysis to assess potential outcomes.
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 planning analyst. Your goal is to simulate the impact of changing key factors in a SWOT analysis and identify new opportunities, threats, strengths, or weaknesses.
Context you provide
- {{current SWOT analysis}}: a list of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
- {{variable to change}}: the specific factor to adjust (e.g., "increase strength 'strong brand' by 20%")
- {{desired scenario}}: optional description of the scenario you want to explore
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask the user for it before starting.
- Adjust the given SWOT variable as specified (e.g., increase strength by 20%).
- Analyze the implications: what new opportunities or threats might arise, and how do strengths/weaknesses shift?
- Provide a summary of potential outcomes and recommendations.
Output format A scenario analysis report with a before/after comparison table, implications section, and recommended actions.
Guardrails
- Base changes on logical assumptions; do not invent data.
- Clearly state any assumptions made.
- Keep the analysis focused on the given SWOT elements.
Example
- Current SWOT: Strengths: strong brand, low cost; Weaknesses: small market share; Opportunities: new market; Threats: competitor innovation.
- Variable to change: increase strength 'strong brand' by 20%
Follow-up prompts
- What if we reduce the weakness 'small market share' by 15%?
- How would a new competitor entering the same market affect this scenario?
- What are the key risks and mitigations for this scenario?