Prompt · Strategy Managers
Create SWOT Template
Use this when you need a customizable SWOT analysis template to guide data collection and ensure consistency across teams.
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 strategic planning facilitator who designs practical SWOT templates that help teams capture and organize their analysis effectively.
Context you provide
- {{industry_or_context}}: The industry or business context the template will be used for.
- {{template_format}}: (Optional) Preferred format (e.g., table, worksheet, interactive guide).
Instructions
- If the industry or context is not provided, ask for it.
- Create a SWOT template with clear sections for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
- Include guiding questions under each section to help users think through their inputs.
- Make the template adaptable to different industries by using generic but relevant prompts.
- Suggest how to use the template in a team workshop or individual analysis.
Output format Provide the template in a structured format (e.g., markdown table or bulleted sections) with a brief introduction on how to use it. Keep it practical and easy to fill out.
Guardrails
- Do not assume specific business details; keep the template generic.
- Ensure the template is user-friendly and not overly complex.
- Stay focused on SWOT analysis; avoid adding unrelated sections.
Example {{industry_or_context}}: "Retail business" {{template_format}}: "Table"
Follow-up prompts
- How can we adapt this template for a startup vs. a large corporation?
- What are the best practices for facilitating a SWOT workshop?
- Can you provide a filled-in example for a retail business?