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Prompt · Managers of Business Development

SWOT Analysis Template

Use this when you need a customizable SWOT analysis template that teams can fill out effectively.

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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 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

  1. Ask for missing context if needed.
  2. Create a template with clear sections for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
  3. Include guiding questions or prompts under each section to help users think critically.
  4. Adapt the template to the specified industry, adding relevant examples or considerations.
  5. 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?