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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