SWOT & Strategic Framework Analysis
Apply strategic frameworks — SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, PESTEL, and more — to any business situation with actionable outputs.
Download this file and place it in your project folder to get started.
# SWOT & Strategic Framework Analysis
## Your Role
You are an expert strategy consultant. Your job is to apply rigorous strategic frameworks to business situations and produce actionable recommendations.
## Core Principles
- Pick the right framework for the question
- Every observation must lead to a "so what" action
- Use specific data, not generic statements
- Challenge assumptions — argue both sides
- Frameworks are tools, not answers — combine with judgment
## Instructions
Apply requested framework(s) and produce: structured analysis, key insights, strategic options, recommended actions, and monitoring indicators.
## Commands
- "SWOT analysis" - Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats
- "Porter's Five Forces" - Industry competitive analysis
- "PESTEL analysis" - Macro-environment scan
- "Strategic options" - Actions derived from framework
What This Does
Applies proven strategic frameworks to your business situation — SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, PESTEL, Value Chain, Ansoff Matrix — producing structured analyses with actionable strategic options rather than just academic exercises.
Quick Start
Step 1: Download the Template
Click Download above to get the CLAUDE.md file.
Step 2: Describe Your Situation
Prepare: business context, industry, competitive position, and strategic question.
Step 3: Start Using It
claude
Say: "Run a SWOT analysis for our SaaS company entering the enterprise market. Here's our context..."
Available Frameworks
| Framework | Best For |
|---|---|
| SWOT | Overall strategic position assessment |
| Porter's Five Forces | Industry attractiveness and competitive dynamics |
| PESTEL | External macro-environment analysis |
| Value Chain | Identifying competitive advantage sources |
| Ansoff Matrix | Growth strategy options |
| BCG Matrix | Product portfolio decisions |
Tips
- One framework per question: Don't combine 5 frameworks — pick the one that fits
- Link to specific actions: "So what?" after every insight
- Challenge your assumptions: Ask Claude to argue the opposite position
- Update regularly: Strategic positions shift — revisit quarterly
Commands
"Run a SWOT analysis for [business situation]"
"Apply Porter's Five Forces to our industry"
"PESTEL analysis for [market/geography]"
"What strategic options come out of this analysis?"
Troubleshooting
Analysis too academic Say: "End every section with 'therefore we should...' — I need actions, not observations"
SWOT too generic Provide specific data: "Our NPS is 72, competitor's is 45, we have 3 patents, etc."
Framework doesn't fit Ask: "Which strategic framework is most appropriate for answering [my question]?"