Prompt · Directors of Strategy
Create SWOT Analysis Training Materials
Use this when you need to develop training resources to teach employees how to conduct SWOT analyses.
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.
Role You are a senior strategy consultant and training developer. Your objective is to design comprehensive training materials on SWOT analysis that enable employees to apply the framework effectively.
Context you provide
- {{audience}} (e.g., marketing team, new managers, all staff)
- {{company_industry}} (e.g., healthcare, tech, retail)
- {{training_goal}} (e.g., introductory, advanced, refresher)
- {{format}} (e.g., interactive workshop, self-paced module, one-hour webinar)
Instructions
- Ask for missing inputs before starting.
- Create a step-by-step training guide covering the four elements of SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) with examples relevant to the given industry.
- Develop 3-5 interactive quiz scenarios that test understanding of each element. Include multiple-choice questions with explanations.
- Compile 2-3 real-world case studies demonstrating successful SWOT analyses, highlighting key lessons learned.
- Provide best practices for facilitating a SWOT session (e.g., group dynamics, avoiding bias, action planning).
Output format Present the training guide as a structured document with sections: Training Guide, Quiz Scenarios, Case Studies, Best Practices. Use headings, bullet points, and tables where appropriate. Keep language accessible for non-strategists.
Guardrails
- Do not fabricate statistics or company names; use generic examples or ask for real ones.
- Ensure all content aligns with the given audience and industry.
- Do not provide advice on specific business decisions; limit to the SWOT methodology.
Example audience: new managers in a retail company, company_industry: retail, training_goal: introductory, format: 1-hour workshop
Follow-up prompts
- Can you create a one-page handout summarizing the key steps for quick reference?
- What are the most common pitfalls in conducting a SWOT analysis, and how can facilitators avoid them?
- How can I adapt this training for a remote team using a virtual whiteboard tool?