Transcript HUD Social Enterprise Pilot
SWOT Analysis
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SWOT Screening Requirements
Familiarize your self with SWOT concept Complete SWOT analysis for your organization Follow-up SWOT analysis with your current and future plans to: Leverage internal organizational strengths Manage internal organizational weaknesses Take advantage of external market opportunities Be responsive to external market threats © Virtue Ventures LLC 2007.
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SWOT Analysis
Understanding the Business Environment To plan effectively, organizations need to fully understand the dynamics of their internal and external environment and respond accordingly:
Internal/Organizational
Strengths
Weaknesses External/Market
Opportunities
Threats
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Sample SWOT Analysis
the Organization
• Physical Assets • Low Cost of Service • Innovation • People • Storage • Customer Relations • Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
the Industry
• Information Management • Information Systems • Depreciated Asset Base • Expiring Contracts • Customer Retention • Customer Service • Human Resource Management • Lack of Organizational Depth • Employee Development • Workflow Efficiency • Unrealistic Goals • Decision Making Process • Communications • Lack of a Shared Vision • Information Systems • Dependent Market Share Position • New Market Expansion • Acquisition • Industry Growth • People Development • Customer Service • Information Systems • Communication • Current Customer Relationships • Storage © Virtue Ventures LLC 2007.
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Your SWOT Analysis
the Industry the Organization
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What’s Next?
Many organizations attempt to understanding the internal and external dynamics of their business environment, but fail to turn this information into into an actionable strategy. Therefore, the goal is to develop a plan that: Leverages Strengths Manages Weaknesses Takes advantage of market opportunities Is responsive to market threats © Virtue Ventures LLC 2007.
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Leveraging Internal Strengths
What is currently being done or has been done?
What still needs to be done?
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Managing Internal Weaknesses
What is currently being done or has been done?
What still needs to be done?
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Leveraging External Opportunities
What is currently being done or has been done?
What still needs to be done?
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Minimizing External Threats
What is currently being done or has been done?
What still needs to be done?
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