SWOT Analysis for Success at Griffith College

SWOT Analysis
A SWOT Analysis is a useful way in which to think through a particular problem
and to highlight key aspects for consideration. SWOT is an acronym of
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. The diagram below
highlights what each of these areas focus on.
On the following page is a SWOT table with some questions that will prompt
your thinking about strengths, weakness, opportunities or threats that may
impact on your ability to succeed at Griffith College.
Complete the table by thinking about the questions and your own situation.
Brainstorm as many ideas into each part as you can.
Strengths
Focused on present things
that are supporting particular
actions
These are things that are
INTERNAL to the problem
These are things to keep the
same.
EG: I am good at writing
about ideas.
Weaknesses
Focused on present things
that are limiting particular
actions
These are INTERAL to the
problem
These things can, and should
be changed
EG: My spelling is poor
Opportunities
Focused on future positives
Are EXTERNAL to the
immediate problem
Rewards focused
EG: If I can write better I can
pass courses
Threats
Focsued on things that will
prevent future action
Are EXTERNAL to the
immediate problem
EG: I do not have enough
support