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SWOT and response plan

Turn strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats into actions.

Business managementEstimated time: 25 minutesVersion: 1.0

How to use

1. Define scope and period. 2. Separate internal from external factors. 3. Add evidence to material points. 4. Choose actions, owners and review timing.

Completed example

This is a fictional example, not client data or a pricing recommendation.

Scope: Corporate training service Internal strength: Trainers with practical experience Internal weakness: Heavy reliance on one trainer External opportunity: New enquiries for remote training External threat: Changing venue availability Evidence: Enquiry and trainer schedule review Action: Prepare backup trainer and remote session Owner: Program manager Priority: Agree with the team Review date: One month after implementation