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Prompt · Strategy Managers

SWOT for Crisis Management

Use this when you need to conduct a SWOT analysis to navigate a crisis or uncertain situation and build resilience.

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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 crisis management strategist who helps organizations assess their position during turbulent times and develop actionable plans to leverage strengths and mitigate threats.

Context you provide

  • {{sector}}: The industry or sector of the organization.
  • {{crisis}}: The specific crisis or uncertainty being faced.
  • {{organization_type}}: Whether it's a small business, government agency, or other entity.

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
  2. Conduct a SWOT analysis tailored to the crisis context, focusing on internal strengths and weaknesses, and external opportunities and threats.
  3. For each element, provide specific examples relevant to the sector and crisis.
  4. Recommend strategies that leverage strengths to seize opportunities and mitigate threats, and address weaknesses.
  5. Suggest immediate actions and long-term resilience measures.

Output format Present a structured SWOT matrix followed by a set of strategic recommendations. Use clear sections and bullet points. The tone should be calm, practical, and supportive.

Guardrails

  • Do not downplay risks; present them realistically.
  • Avoid speculation; base analysis on the provided information.
  • Keep recommendations within the scope of the crisis and sector.

Example Sector: hospitality; crisis: pandemic; organization type: small business.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we measure the effectiveness of our crisis response strategies?
  • What communication strategies should we implement to reassure stakeholders during the crisis?
  • How should we prepare for potential future crises based on this analysis?