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SWOT analysis

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session objectives.

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understand the importance of SWOT analysis

how to perform a SWOT analysis

when to use SWOT and how to act on it

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what is SWOT

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what is SWOT analysis?

A SWOT analysis is a strategic planning technique that puts your business in perspective using the following lenses: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. Using a SWOT analysis helps you identify ways you can improve and maximize opportunities, while simultaneously determining negative factors that might hinder your chances of success.

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  • SWOT gives you the chance to worry and to dream.
  • SWOT forces you to define your variables.
  • SWOT allows you to account for mitigating factors.
  • SWOT helps you keep a written record.

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why is SWOT important?

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how to write a SWOT analysis

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how to start?

1. Identify your objectives and reasons for

conducting the SWOT analysis.

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2. Identify your strengths and weaknesses.

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3. Consider your opportunities and

contemplate your threats.

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4. Critically evaluate and execute the findings.

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editable SWOT template

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example:

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when to use SWOT analysis

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  • Before committing to a strategy / implementing a significant change.
  • Exploring new initiatives (eg: Launching a campaign)
  • To identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
  • Revamping internal policies or procedures.
  • Altering a plan midway through its execution.
  • Evaluate performance from different perspectives.

when to perform a SWOT analysis?

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  • Take advantage of your strengths, while addressing your weaknesses.
  • Make note of the threats.
  • Identify strategic alternatives and prioritize a few from them.
  • Build a roadmap to contextualize a plan.

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how to act on a SWOT analysis?

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Strengths

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What resources does my LC/function have?

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What products are performing well?

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What do we do best?

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Weaknesses

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What resources are we lacking?

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What products are underperforming?

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Where can we improve?

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In what areas do we need more training?

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SWOT in�AIESEC context

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Opportunities

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What are the new platforms and tool that we can use?

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How can we utilize MC and Alumni support?

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How can we expand our operations?

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Threats

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Emergence of competing organizations or societies

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How are the consumer trends changing?

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What are the obstacles and regulations we might face?

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check this resource to learn more:

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thank you!

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