Strategic SWOT analysis — strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats, risk analysis, pros and cons, GO/NO-GO verdict for any business decision, market opportunity, partnership, investment, or competitive position.
How this skill is triggered — by the user, by Claude, or both
Slash command
/research-intelligence:research-swot [topic or opportunity to analyze][topic or opportunity to analyze]This skill is limited to the following tools:
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SWOT Analysis produces a comprehensive strategic assessment for any business decision, opportunity, market, or initiative. It goes far beyond a basic four-quadrant chart. Each section includes evidence-based analysis, specific examples, and concrete action items. The final output includes a strategic recommendation with a clear GO/NO-GO/CONDITIONAL verdict. Designed for entrepreneurs who need s...
SWOT Analysis produces a comprehensive strategic assessment for any business decision, opportunity, market, or initiative. It goes far beyond a basic four-quadrant chart. Each section includes evidence-based analysis, specific examples, and concrete action items. The final output includes a strategic recommendation with a clear GO/NO-GO/CONDITIONAL verdict. Designed for entrepreneurs who need structured strategic thinking fast — customized to their exact situation, not a generic template.
Clarify exactly what's being analyzed. Ask the user (if not already provided):
If the user gives a one-liner like "SWOT on starting a YouTube channel," that's enough to start. Don't ask 10 questions.
If web search is unavailable, work with the user's context and general domain knowledge. Note where additional research would strengthen the analysis.
mcp__cloud-brain__search_notes with keyword "goals" — Does this align with the user's stated vision and priorities?mcp__cloud-brain__search_notes with keyword "project" — Does this conflict with or complement active projects?mcp__cloud-brain__search_notes with keywords related to the topic — Is there existing research or a prior SWOT to build on?If a prior SWOT exists for this topic, surface it: "You ran a SWOT on this topic on {date}. Want me to update that analysis or build a fresh one?"
For each quadrant, identify 5-8 specific, evidence-based points. Not generic observations — specific, actionable intelligence tied to the user's situation.
Strengths (Internal, Positive)
Weaknesses (Internal, Negative)
Opportunities (External, Positive)
Threats (External, Negative)
This is what separates strategic intelligence from a basic chart. Analyze the intersections:
For each quadrant, generate 2-3 specific, time-bound action items:
Deliver a clear verdict:
Support the verdict with 2-3 sentences of reasoning. Don't soften a NO-GO.
Save to cloud brain using mcp__cloud-brain__write_note with:
--title "swot-{topic-slug}-{YYYY-MM-DD}"--folder "brain/research"--tags "swot, analysis, strategy"# SWOT Analysis: [Subject]
> **Date:** [YYYY-MM-DD]
> **Decision:** [What decision this informs]
> **Verdict:** [GO / NO-GO / CONDITIONAL GO]
---
## Executive Summary
[3-5 sentences: what was analyzed, key finding, recommendation, and the single biggest factor in the decision]
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## Context
[Brief description of the subject, the user's current position, and why this analysis was requested]
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## STRENGTHS (Internal, Positive)
| # | Strength | Impact | Evidence |
|---|----------|--------|----------|
| 1 | [Specific strength] | [High/Med/Low] | [Why this is real] |
| 2 | | | |
| 3 | | | |
| 4 | | | |
| 5 | | | |
**Key Strength:** [The single biggest advantage and how to exploit it]
### Action: Leverage These Strengths
- [ ] [Specific action — by when]
- [ ] [Specific action]
- [ ] [Specific action]
---
## WEAKNESSES (Internal, Negative)
| # | Weakness | Severity | Mitigation |
|---|----------|----------|-----------|
| 1 | [Specific weakness] | [High/Med/Low] | [What can be done] |
| 2 | | | |
| 3 | | | |
| 4 | | | |
| 5 | | | |
**Critical Weakness:** [The one that could sink this if not addressed]
### Action: Fix These Weaknesses
- [ ] [Specific action — by when]
- [ ] [Specific action]
- [ ] [Specific action]
---
## OPPORTUNITIES (External, Positive)
| # | Opportunity | Timeline | Probability |
|---|-------------|----------|-------------|
| 1 | [Specific opportunity] | [When available] | [High/Med/Low] |
| 2 | | | |
| 3 | | | |
| 4 | | | |
| 5 | | | |
**Biggest Opportunity:** [The one with the highest upside and how to capture it]
### Action: Capture These Opportunities
- [ ] [Specific action — by when]
- [ ] [Specific action]
- [ ] [Specific action]
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## THREATS (External, Negative)
| # | Threat | Severity | Probability | Early Warning |
|---|--------|----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Specific threat] | [High/Med/Low] | [Likely/Possible/Unlikely] | [Signal to watch] |
| 2 | | | | |
| 3 | | | | |
| 4 | | | | |
| 5 | | | | |
**Biggest Threat:** [The one most likely to cause damage and how to defend]
### Action: Defend Against These Threats
- [ ] [Specific defensive action — by when]
- [ ] [Specific action]
- [ ] [Specific action]
---
## Cross-Quadrant Strategies
### SO: Use Strengths to Capture Opportunities
- [Strategy: How strength X positions you to seize opportunity Y]
- [Strategy 2]
### ST: Use Strengths to Counter Threats
- [Strategy: How strength X defends against threat Y]
- [Strategy 2]
### WO: Fix Weaknesses to Unlock Opportunities
- [Strategy: Addressing weakness X would unlock opportunity Y]
- [Strategy 2]
### WT: Shore Up Weaknesses Before Threats Exploit Them
- [Strategy: Weakness X is most dangerous because of threat Y — fix this first]
- [Strategy 2]
---
## Risk Matrix
| Risk | Probability | Impact | Priority | Response |
|------|------------|--------|----------|----------|
| [Risk 1] | [H/M/L] | [H/M/L] | [1-5] | [Accept/Mitigate/Avoid/Transfer] |
| [Risk 2] | | | | |
| [Risk 3] | | | | |
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## Strategic Recommendation
### Verdict: [GO / NO-GO / CONDITIONAL GO]
[2-3 paragraph analysis supporting the verdict. What tips the balance? What's the biggest risk? What's the cost of inaction? What conditions would change the recommendation?]
### If GO: Next Steps
1. [First thing to do — this week]
2. [Second priority — this month]
3. [Third priority — this quarter]
### If NO-GO: What Would Change the Answer
- [Condition 1 that would make this a GO]
- [Condition 2]
### If CONDITIONAL: Required Conditions
- [ ] [Condition 1 — must be true before proceeding]
- [ ] [Condition 2]
- [ ] [Condition 3]
---
*Analysis completed: [YYYY-MM-DD] by MyBusinessGenie AI. Review quarterly or when conditions change significantly.*
User: "SWOT on launching a YouTube channel focused on real estate education"
AI:
User: "Should I hire a full-time sales rep or use a commission-only contractor?"
AI:
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Searches MemPalace before answering questions about past work, people, projects, or prior decisions. Returns verbatim stored content instead of guessing from model memory.