What are the limitations of a SWOT analysis?

A SWOT analysis has several limitations. First, it can be subjective, as it relies on individuals' perceptions of a company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Second, it may not prioritize issues, making it difficult to identify the most critical areas to address. Third, it may not consider the changing environment, which can affect the relevance of the identified factors. Lastly, it can lead to over-simplification of complex issues.

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Use SWOT Analysis Matrix to identify where your company stands today and foresee where it will be in the next three to five years. Per Warren Buffett: "Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." Pinpoint where your SWOT factors overlap. Can any of the current weaknesses be eliminated right away or, even better, turned into opportunities? Continue reading to see ways to brainstorm business opportunities, based on weaknesses. Connect the dots and create an easy-to-follow roadmap to arrive at your most effective strategy. Use it to define an actionable plan by splitting it into phases.Then set up clear and realistic deadlines and track milestones.

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SWOT Analysis

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