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When to use SWOT analysis
The uses of a SWOT analysis by a community organization are as follows: to organize information, provide insight into barriers[1] that may be present while engaging in social change processes, and identify strengths available that can be activated to counteract these barriers. A SWOT analysis can be used to:
- Explore new solutions to problems [2]
- Identify barriers that will limit goals/objectives [2]
- Decide on direction that will be most effective [2]
- Reveal possibilities and limitations for change[2]
- To revise plans to best navigate systems, communities, and organizations
- As a brainstorming and recording device as a means of communication[1]
- To enhance "credibility of interpretation" to be used in presentation to leaders or key supporters.[3]
- ^ a b Chermack, Thomas J.; Bernadette K. Kasshanna (December 2007). "The Use of and Misuse of SWOT analysis and implications for HRD professionals". Human Resource Development International. 10 (4): 383–399.
- ^ a b c d Cite error: The named reference
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Steps for implementation A SWOT analysis is best developed in a group setting such as a work or community meeting. A facilitator can conduct the meeting by first explaining what a SWOT analysis is as well as identifying the meaning of each term. <ref name="community tool box" />
One way of facilitating the development of a SWOT analysis includes developing an example SWOT with the larger group then separating each group into smaller teams to present to the larger group after set amount of time.[1] This allows for individuals, who may be silenced in a larger group setting, to contribute. Once the allotted time is up, the facilitator may record all the factors of each group onto a large document such as a poster board, and then the large group, as a collective, can go work through each of the threats and weaknesses to explore options that may be used to combat negative forces with the strengths and opportunities present within the organization and community. <ref name="community tool box" /> A SWOT meeting allows participants to creatively brainstorm, identify obstacles, and possibly strategize solutions/way forward to these limitations.