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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.

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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 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

  1. Ask for missing inputs before starting.
  2. Create a step-by-step training guide covering the four elements of SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) with examples relevant to the given industry.
  3. Develop 3-5 interactive quiz scenarios that test understanding of each element. Include multiple-choice questions with explanations.
  4. Compile 2-3 real-world case studies demonstrating successful SWOT analyses, highlighting key lessons learned.
  5. 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?