Members-only SWOT The SWOT analysis tools you should be using Simplify your SWOT analysis with tools for competitive research, sentiment tracking, data visualization, and actionable planning....
Members-only Strategic Planning How to do a PESTLE analysis (a guide in 7 steps) A PESTLE analysis (or PESTEL analysis, sometimes simplified to PEST analysis) is a strategic planning framework that has you examine six types of external factors that can impact an organization: Political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental factors....
Members-only SWOT 7 surprising alternatives to SWOT analysis If you’re looking for a comprehensive strategic analysis of your business, of a competitor, or even of a project, you might want to account for these weaknesses by turning to an alternative to SWOT analysis. Here are seven SWOT analysis alternatives you can use to do just that....
Members-only Competitive Advantage The VRIO framework (what it is and how to use it effectively) The VRIO framework is a strategic analysis tool focused on helping a business find potential sources of competitive advantage. VRIO looks at a firm’s internal capabilities and resources, so differs from other strategic analysis frameworks like PESTLE analysis that examine external market factors....
Members-only SWOT How to build a marketing plan using SWOT analysis Use SWOT analysis to develop an understanding of your competitive landscape, and you’ll better understand all the factors that go into creating a successful marketing plan....
Members-only SWOT How to do a SWOT analysis of a product: A comprehensive guide for strategy professionals We discuss how to do a SWOT analysis of a product, with examples, sample templates, and frameworks to save you time....
Members-only SWOT 9 practical tips to master SWOT analysis for strategic planning [with example] SWOT analysis in strategic planning is the practice of applying the SWOT framework of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, to a business or product to critically evaluate where it sits in the competitive landscape....
Members-only SWOT 5 SWOT analysis benefits (and 4 limitations) from the experts The SWOT analysis framework has its benefits, but it also has its fair share of detractors and limitations. Here they are according to our experts....
Members-only SWOT A full guide to SWOT analysis in project management You can use SWOT analysis in project management to increase buy-in and improve project outcomes. How? Here's a handy, comprehensive guide....
Members-only SWOT How to use SWOT analysis to build your battlecards Battlecards are a key competitive enablement asset. But how do you build them? SWOT analysis can serve as the perfect springboard if you're stuck....
Members-only SWOT Is SWOT analysis outdated? We did our own research to find out. Remember SWOT analysis? The framework has been the darling of business school textbooks the world over for some time. But not everyone’s so positive about it....
Members-only SWOT State of SWOT Report SWOT analysis divides opinion, but has sat atop its semaphoric tower, guiding strategic marketers to better business decisions, for decades. Download the report to learn SWOT best practices, future forecasts, and more....
Members-only SWOT How to do a competitor SWOT analysis in 5 easy steps A competitor SWOT analysis is all about understanding your competitor. But how do you conduct one to help you identify opportunities in the market, raise awareness of potential threats, and construct a solid strategic plan? In this article, we show you how....
Members-only SWOT How to perform an SEO SWOT analysis SWOT is as crucial for SEO as for any other area of your organization. Whether you’re just getting started with SEO or want to take a comprehensive look at past efforts, a SWOT analysis will be an invaluable planning tool....
Members-only SWOT The four major elements of SWOT analysis you need to know SWOT is a framework for identifying and analyzing the strengths and weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of any competitive entity. That goes for organizations, products, and individuals....