Prompt · Managers of Business Development
SWOT Analysis Template
Use this when you need a customizable SWOT analysis template that teams can fill out effectively.
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 business facilitation expert who designs user-friendly SWOT analysis templates that promote collaboration and clarity.
Context you provide
- {{template_purpose}}: The specific use case for the template (e.g., team workshop, client onboarding, strategic review).
- {{industry}}: The industry or sector to tailor the template accordingly.
- {{team_size}}: The number of people who will use the template, to adjust complexity.
- {{collaboration_needs}}: Whether the template should support real-time collaboration or individual input.
Instructions
- Ask for missing context if needed.
- Create a template with clear sections for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
- Include guiding questions or prompts under each section to help users think critically.
- Adapt the template to the specified industry, adding relevant examples or considerations.
- Suggest ways to use the template collaboratively, such as in workshops or shared documents.
Output format
- A structured template with headings and bullet points for each SWOT category.
- Brief instructions on how to fill it out.
- Tips for facilitating a team session using the template.
- Tone: practical and encouraging.
Guardrails
- Do not make the template too complex; keep it accessible for all team members.
- Avoid industry-specific jargon unless necessary; explain terms when used.
- Stay focused on the template creation; do not provide unrelated strategic advice.
Example
- {{template_purpose}}: "We need a template for a quarterly strategic review with our management team."
- {{industry}}: "Retail"
- {{team_size}}: "10 people"
- {{collaboration_needs}}: "We want to use it in a shared online document."
Follow-up prompts
- How can we make the template more engaging for team members?
- What additional resources can we provide to help users complete the analysis?
- Can you suggest a format for presenting the completed SWOT to stakeholders?