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"Strategy is about setting yourself apart from the competition. It’s not a matter of being better at what you do—it’s a matter of being different at what you do," as brilliantly put by Michael Porter. An astute observation by one of Harvard Business School's most lauded professors and a forefather of modern strategic planning. So, how might an organization set itself apart? A long-established tool for this is SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis.
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"Strategy is about setting yourself apart from the competition. It’s not a matter of being better at what you do—it’s a matter of being different at what you do," as brilliantly put by Michael Porter. An astute observation by one of Harvard Business School's most lauded professors and a forefather of modern strategic planning. So, how might an organization set itself apart? A long-established tool for this is SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis.
SWOT Analysis is a strategic technique utilized to determine and define your organization's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. This evidence-based tool shapes the foundation of your core business strategy. Strengths and Weaknesses are typically internal factors, while Opportunities and Threats mainly refer to the external inputs.
Applied judiciously, SWOT Analysis can offer a multitude of benefits:
A profound execution of SWOT Analysis follows these steps:
Implementing SWOT Analysis effectively requires adherence to certain best practices:
The digital age inspires a dynamic perspective on SWOT Analysis. Strengths and Weaknesses now not only represent internal facets but also those digital capabilities, or lack thereof, that distinctly shape your competence. Similarly, Digital Transformation and the evolving tech landscape embody new Opportunities and Threats that businesses face today.
To sum up, never underestimate the innate simplicity of the SWOT Analysis. Treating it just as a brainstorming exercise undermines its potential. Your SWOT Analysis must align with your overall corporate strategy, pushing the boundaries of conventional thinking and fueling strategic creativity. Remember, as Porter said, it's "not about being better... it's about being different."
For effective implementation, take a look at these SWOT best practices:
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