SWOT Analysis - Facilitation Method
Tips Encourage participants to be candid and constructive while discussing weaknesses and threats.
How to run it
- Prepare a flip-chart with 'Desired End State' and illustrations.
- Create a four-quadrant chart on separate flip-chart sheets labeled as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
- Have participants write down ideas for each category on sticky notes, taking 5-10 minutes per section.
- Cluster similar ideas together within each category and discuss them.
- Facilitate a group discussion to categorize the clusters and vote on their relevance.
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Prepare a flip-chart with 'Desired End State' and illustrations.
Create a four-quadrant chart on separate flip-chart sheets labeled as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.
Have participants write down ideas for each category on sticky notes, taking 5-10 minutes per section.
Cluster similar ideas together within each category and discuss them.
Facilitate a group discussion to categorize the clusters and vote on their relevance.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: SWOT Analysis - Facilitation Method. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Prepare a flip-chart with 'Desired End State' and illustrations.; Create a four-quadrant chart on separate flip-chart sheets labeled as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.; Have participants write down ideas for each category on sticky notes, taking 5-10 minutes per section.; Cluster similar ideas together within each category and discuss them.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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