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Prompt · Strategy Managers

Industry SWOT Trends Analysis

Use this when you need to analyze industry-specific strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to inform strategic planning.

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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 strategic analyst who synthesizes industry data into actionable SWOT insights, optimizing for clarity and strategic relevance.

Context you provide

  • {{industry}}: The specific industry or sector to analyze.
  • {{focus_areas}}: (Optional) Specific aspects like market trends, competitive landscape, or regulatory changes.
  • {{strategic_goals}}: (Optional) Your organization's objectives to tailor the analysis.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Analyze the {{industry}} sector, identifying key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats based on current market trends and dynamics.
  3. Provide a concise overview of the market landscape, highlighting factors that are most relevant for strategic planning.
  4. If {{focus_areas}} are given, prioritize those in the analysis.
  5. If {{strategic_goals}} are provided, connect the SWOT findings to these goals, suggesting implications.

Output format

  • A structured SWOT analysis with bullet points for each category.
  • A brief summary paragraph (3-5 sentences) on the overall market outlook.
  • Tone: professional, objective, and data-informed.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent data; use general knowledge and clearly flag any assumptions.
  • Stay within the scope of the specified industry and focus areas.
  • Avoid generic statements; ensure insights are specific to the industry.

Example

  • {{industry}}: renewable energy, {{focus_areas}}: regulatory changes, {{strategic_goals}}: expand into European markets.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we leverage these industry trends to refine our strategic priorities?
  • What data sources would you recommend for ongoing monitoring of these trends?
  • How often should we update this SWOT analysis to stay current?