Level 3 - What is SWOT?-L3C4

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SWOT is a planning tool that helps analyze strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. In sales planning, it can improve strategy, highlight advantages, and prepare for risks. The process involves listing each category and brainstorming honestly about the subject, such as a company, industry, territory, customer, or yourself. Strengths and weaknesses are internal; opportunities and threats are often external. The transcript emphasizes using SWOT to create a robust sales plan, spot trends early, avoid problems, and stay competitive. It also recommends involving a manager, coach, or mentor to keep the analysis honest and constructive.

Keywords

SWOT analysis

sales planning

strengths and weaknesses

opportunities and threats

competitive strategy