SWOT: Paving Your Way To Success
Know about SWOT analysis? For those not clued in, SWOT stands for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. SWOT analysis is a management tool that can effectively be used for one's personal growth. Take a sheet of paper and divide it into four quadrants. Label each area as S, W, O, T. Write down the answers to the following questions in the allotted quadrant.
Strengths:
- What skills and capabilities do I possess?
- Which areas do I excel in?
- What are my unique gifts?
- Which personal qualities, values and beliefs help me stand out?
Weaknesses:
- What negative belief-viruses am I carrying?
- What are the gaps in my capabilities?
- What skills do I need to develop?
- Which areas of my life can I improve upon?
- Which personal difficulties do I need to work through to reach my goals?
Opportunities:
- Which opportunities are available to me?
- Which circumstances can help me achieve my goals?
- Which people could offer me support?
- Which tools are available to help me grow?
- What steps am I taking to create changes in my life?
Threats:
- What obstacles do I currently face?
- Which thoughts can hinder my growth?
- Which fears are holding me back?
- Which people could be a hindrance in my progress?
This analysis will help you highlight the aspects of your growth story that you may not have ever considered. This will provide you with a different perspective on your personality.
Go ahead, review your strengths, and consider ways to address your weaknesses.
Author: Chitra Jha (HT Horizons)
Date: 29th January, 2011
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