Vision-Setting and Professional Development – Session III.3

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Step 3

SWOT

SWOT is an acronym for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. The model is used to identify present internal and external factors that are helpful or harmful for achieving an objective.
1) In teams of 2-3 participants, go through and discuss the model below to make sure everyone understands the meaning of the four different squares.
2) Individually, fill out the “My SWOT” table on the next page. Think about the vision you formulated in session 2 – what are the external and internal factors that affect your current situation and your ability to reach that vision?

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