Example of S.W.O.T analysis:
This tool can be useful in identifying your personal development plan.
Questions to ask yourself when carrying out a SWOT analysis include:
Strengths
Weaknesses
(current)
(current)
What do you do well?
What could you improve?
What do other people see as your
What have you had most difficulty
strengths?
with?
What has been your major
What weaknesses have others
achievement in your current role?
observed?
What do you consider to be your
What feedback have you got that
greatest strength?
demonstrates your weaknesses?
What knowledge and/or skill can
Did you progress at the rate you
you share with others?
expected to?
Under what circumstances do you
Under what circumstances did you
learn/develop best?
fail to learn/develop?
Opportunities
Threats
(future)
(future)
What resources are available to
Do you have personal issues that
you to help you improve those
will prevent you from developing?
Can you anticipate events that
areas of weakness?
Do you know what you will be
might prevent you from
needing to carry out your role in
developing?
Are you able to reflect accurately
the future, how can you maximise
on these opportunities?
on your development?
Is there any help you can get for
Are you being realistic about your
things that concern you?
capabilities?
Are there opportunities for you to
build on your strengths?
Can you choose your own method
of development?