Strategic Planning: SWOT & TOWS Analysis

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  • Опубліковано 15 гру 2012
  • www.driveyoursuccess.com/2011/... - Link explains how to use TOWS to move SWOT to an action plan.
    www.driveyoursuccess.com Video explains both the SWOT analysis and TOWS analysis in strategic planning

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  • @azexknight
    @azexknight 7 років тому +41

    This video explained what I needed to know in 3 minutes than my MBA class did in 3 hours, Thanks Ian

    • @patrickhemus8102
      @patrickhemus8102 3 роки тому +4

      I just skip long, boring lectures and learn from UA-cam in my own time lol

    • @dagwould
      @dagwould 2 роки тому

      If your MBA class didn't give you a theoretical construct to consider the dimensions of the business environment, but you have to rely on cute and restrictive kiddies acronyms, then you were not MBA material in the first place.

  • @juliepaton2897
    @juliepaton2897 6 років тому

    Ian thanks for spending the time to explain these two forms of analysis so many can benefit from it. A nice short sharp video.

  • @ayonsarkar9579
    @ayonsarkar9579 6 років тому

    I was searching TOWS analysis for my CA Exam...The explanation is quite awesome.......it saves my time......clear easy explanation.....

  • @Driveyoursuccess
    @Driveyoursuccess  11 років тому +5

    Thank you Anuraag. The TOWS analysis I showed was an example one. In that example, strengths and weaknesses are internal to your company, while the opportunities and threats are external. The idea is to link specific strengths to capitalize on opportunities and specific strenghts to mitigate threats. They don't have to be the same strengths - they can be different. I attached a link to an article in the video description that explains the entire process.

  • @youcefsaidOtmani
    @youcefsaidOtmani 6 років тому

    I am doing TOWS of UBER and i was looking for such info,Thanks alot... very simple and understandable ! keep it simple...

  • @throwawayaccount842
    @throwawayaccount842 6 років тому

    all your videos are great and supportive, thank you

  • @marciaphillips4000
    @marciaphillips4000 10 років тому +8

    After watching this video, it definitely explains a good way to honestly evaluate your company. This is worth watching. Thank you Ian

    • @Driveyoursuccess
      @Driveyoursuccess  10 років тому

      Marcia, Thank you very much for your feedback. It's always nice to hear. Take care

    • @cyprasadrao
      @cyprasadrao 3 роки тому

      00000000000000000000000000

    • @cyprasadrao
      @cyprasadrao 3 роки тому

      Excellent

  • @gennesiededios1507
    @gennesiededios1507 7 років тому

    Thank you for explaining it easily to me, i have been doing this for 5 days and looking in google wasn't easy to understand thank you for this video this is my assignment thanks a lot :)

  • @collinsmakoni6975
    @collinsmakoni6975 9 років тому +1

    Thank you very much Ian for the clarity on the two TOWS and SWOT,very helpful indeed.

    • @Driveyoursuccess
      @Driveyoursuccess  9 років тому

      Collins Makoni Thank you Collins. I appreciate the feedback. It does make a difference.

  • @kudzaisibanda8707
    @kudzaisibanda8707 10 років тому +2

    Why did I not discover you ages ago?!?!?!?! Very informative and captivating, excellent presentation skills and content!

    • @Driveyoursuccess
      @Driveyoursuccess  10 років тому +1

      Thank you very much Kudzai. Let me know if you want me to cover another topic.

  • @FelixLargaespada
    @FelixLargaespada 8 років тому +2

    Extremely simple and easy to understand.
    Thank-you

  • @reginayukyuk
    @reginayukyuk 8 років тому

    This is really a good brainstorming tool for me. Thank you so much Ian.

    • @Driveyoursuccess
      @Driveyoursuccess  8 років тому

      +reginayukyuk Thank you Regina for your feedback

  • @mrbusdriversir
    @mrbusdriversir 10 років тому

    Very good explanation. Thank you very much for posting this.

  • @davyinvasion
    @davyinvasion 9 років тому

    Thsi will probably get me another extra point for my Sales & Marketing exam, great work ! :-)

  • @icunurse01
    @icunurse01 7 років тому

    Wow! This is some awesome information that I much needed. Thanks for the share

  • @hanadgeyre3499
    @hanadgeyre3499 9 років тому +1

    thank you, it was much needed help, it was clear and easy way of interpreting. again thank you for sharing the knowledge.

  • @eltonjacobus618
    @eltonjacobus618 7 років тому

    great teaching.... WORTH FOLLOWING MORE OF THESE VIDEOS...

  • @ekaterinemrulishvili9692
    @ekaterinemrulishvili9692 4 роки тому

    Extremely helpful, thank you very much Mr. Johnson! :)

  • @zzirGrizz00l
    @zzirGrizz00l 5 років тому

    Thankyou very much, this was very useful for my degree! Subscribed!

  • @denvergovernor2857
    @denvergovernor2857 4 роки тому

    Straight to the point and informative - Thank you!

    • @emilycarter8922
      @emilycarter8922 2 роки тому

      You might want to check this out ua-cam.com/video/jIsp-XCgd8w/v-deo.html

  • @Driveyoursuccess
    @Driveyoursuccess  11 років тому +6

    Thanks a bunch for the feedback. Let me know if you want me to cover another topic. Take care - Ian

  • @jesslynnsh
    @jesslynnsh 5 років тому

    I like how you explain the theory by giving example !

  • @user-ej3iw8lw3w
    @user-ej3iw8lw3w 6 років тому

    this is mighty useful for tapping into one's weaknesses

  • @LoboyCoolers
    @LoboyCoolers 5 років тому

    WOW! That was wonderful! THANKS!

  • @RapDiedin1997
    @RapDiedin1997 11 років тому

    Great, thank you! So simple way of explaining

  • @Ayonbuddy28
    @Ayonbuddy28 9 років тому

    OMG this is the simplest explanation I have ever seen. I have my Strategic Management (MBA final Sem) Exams tomorrow. Such a nice video. Thanks for the upload.

    • @Driveyoursuccess
      @Driveyoursuccess  9 років тому

      Ayon Manna Thank you very much for your feedback. Let me know if there is anything else you want me to discuss.

    • @Ayonbuddy28
      @Ayonbuddy28 9 років тому

      Surely.

  • @Driveyoursuccess
    @Driveyoursuccess  11 років тому

    Thank you very much for your feedback.

  • @jeffo2160
    @jeffo2160 5 років тому

    this helped me out alot, thank you!

  • @thahypeizreel
    @thahypeizreel 11 років тому

    Thanks man. This was...for the lack of a better word - perfect :)

  • @hmartwoodson8567
    @hmartwoodson8567 3 роки тому

    Thank you Ian it is helpful for my module of International Business Strategy

  • @agataweronikachmiel1683
    @agataweronikachmiel1683 6 років тому

    great explanation, thank you so much!!!!

  • @tonyliu2022
    @tonyliu2022 8 років тому

    nice video and easy to understand. thanks Ian

  • @chiranjivanand5665
    @chiranjivanand5665 3 роки тому

    Wow this is really insightful 💛

  • @delannastanczyk3916
    @delannastanczyk3916 7 років тому

    great video. thank you for uploading

  • @phitakthongchoo4495
    @phitakthongchoo4495 6 років тому

    Thank you so much, sir. This video is very useful.

  • @narenikka7947
    @narenikka7947 7 років тому

    Great video. Thank you so much. Just subscribed.

  • @businessstrategiesinsights8737
    @businessstrategiesinsights8737 6 років тому

    Good info and thanks for sharing!!

  • @allstar23mj
    @allstar23mj 7 років тому

    WOW, thank you so much for this video.. so simply explained

  • @Abdullahjat
    @Abdullahjat 7 років тому +3

    Easy to understand
    Thank you

  • @destiniz5617
    @destiniz5617 Рік тому

    AMAZING EXPLATION!

  • @jaco1sha
    @jaco1sha 8 років тому +3

    good video great explanation

  • @farimu1
    @farimu1 10 років тому +1

    Hi Ian, I have a book that told me using the points from swot analysis and add the weight and rate for those points (this way was taken from Wheelen and Hunger). And you can use those points into the TOWS analysis...do you think the weight and rating table is useful?according to your video...

  • @shivkumarck
    @shivkumarck 8 років тому +1

    Thank you for this vdo. Appreciate the details.. Since I am part of Supply Chain Org, we use SWOT for new supplier selection.. I came across the TOWS for the first time.. I am wondering how could I apply the essence of TOWS into the supplier selection.. I mean what should be on the top (as you mentioned "Internal" & "External/Market")...

  • @jdamicoofficial
    @jdamicoofficial 5 років тому

    great video... thanks for the content

  • @ronaldrichardson6806
    @ronaldrichardson6806 9 років тому

    Thanks Ian,
    This was very helpful.

    • @Driveyoursuccess
      @Driveyoursuccess  9 років тому

      Thank you very much Ronald. Let me know if you would like me to cover anything else. Take care and best regards,

  • @tatekwosenyeleh7086
    @tatekwosenyeleh7086 2 місяці тому

    It is prety helpfulll. Thanks alot, Bro.

  • @ahmedibrahim3243
    @ahmedibrahim3243 7 років тому

    thank you Ian for this wonderful TOWS analysis. I used to depend on SOWT analysis as a tool for situational analysis in marketing and promotion. Now, the TOWS analysis is more deeper and more comprehensive. Thanks again and I think we need more videos about strategic planning from your side. you are very good at it.

  • @KaXTuber
    @KaXTuber 3 роки тому

    Thank you. This was useful.

  • @Em_edits.
    @Em_edits. 10 років тому

    It has been of good help to me. Thanks very much. Please a little explanation about STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING using Mintzberg theory

  • @arima5657
    @arima5657 8 років тому

    Thanks a lot, mate. It helped me so much.

    • @Driveyoursuccess
      @Driveyoursuccess  8 років тому

      +John Constantine My pleasure John. Stay in touch. Ian

  • @Lime_A
    @Lime_A 9 років тому

    thanks, that was easy and simple.

  • @daisybit
    @daisybit 8 років тому

    thanks and it is easy to understand!

  • @eng.saharmansour1412
    @eng.saharmansour1412 10 років тому

    Great effort. Thank you very much.

  • @nashwan4980
    @nashwan4980 3 місяці тому

    amazing. thank you so much.

  • @LarsMalta4ever
    @LarsMalta4ever 7 років тому

    Thanks a lot from Germany :)

  • @bulltrack7667
    @bulltrack7667 8 років тому

    Thank your for the educative video.

    • @Driveyoursuccess
      @Driveyoursuccess  8 років тому

      +Bull Track Thanks a bunch bull track. Take care - Ian

  • @sergiuszkuczynski8987
    @sergiuszkuczynski8987 8 років тому +1

    Ian, thank you for explanation the TOWS tool in a very easy and clear way. Could you please answer is it always has to be connected in this way: S1 to O1, S1 to T1, O1 to W1, T1 to W1? Or it could be let's say S1 to O3, S2 to T1 etc? I think it depends on my SWOT list I made in a strategy or marketing plan.

    • @SandraWojcieszak
      @SandraWojcieszak 7 років тому

      You can use an app that connects these feature for you: cayenneapps.com/swot-analysis

  • @mmgtechm
    @mmgtechm 9 років тому +4

    I am doing an MBA and was browsing for the SWOT and TWOS and this video seems awesome. So quick and to the point. Thanks for sharing the video. Will you also please share some thing for SOSTAC.

    • @Driveyoursuccess
      @Driveyoursuccess  9 років тому

      Murari Goswami - I will certainly try to do something on SOSTAC. Thanks - and keep coming back. :)

  • @rahulagrawal1877
    @rahulagrawal1877 6 років тому

    I liked the way of yur explaining sir, basically I'm doing the course of hotel management in mgm ihmcty aurangabad.
    am from Maharashtra

  • @Driveyoursuccess
    @Driveyoursuccess  11 років тому

    Thanks for the comment and feedback. If there is ever any topic you would like clarification on or need me to do a video on, just let me know.

  • @mr.ahmedjama2589
    @mr.ahmedjama2589 3 роки тому

    Great idea

  • @rumpelstilchen
    @rumpelstilchen 4 роки тому

    The challenge I'm having is in limiting the opportunities to external entries. There are so many *internal* opportunities for improvement and that is all the company is focusing on. Anyone experiencing this?

  • @eagleeyemind4800
    @eagleeyemind4800 3 роки тому

    Awesome!

  • @dannyhamilton5512
    @dannyhamilton5512 9 років тому

    My course sent me here
    Great explanation

    • @Driveyoursuccess
      @Driveyoursuccess  9 років тому

      Thanks Danny - let me know if you - or any other friends or colleagues - taking that course want me to cover another topic. Take care

  • @improvmaniac
    @improvmaniac 5 років тому

    Nicely done!

  • @johnnyaburruss6470
    @johnnyaburruss6470 8 років тому

    this was awesome...thanks so much...

    • @Driveyoursuccess
      @Driveyoursuccess  8 років тому

      Thanks Johnnya - let me know if there is anything you would like me to cover in another video.

  • @eldymarzyrinalejo5452
    @eldymarzyrinalejo5452 Рік тому

    Thank you ❤️

  • @arminmashayekh4071
    @arminmashayekh4071 3 роки тому

    thank you very much

  • @VivinAbrahamMathews
    @VivinAbrahamMathews 7 років тому

    Thanks Ian.

  • @paulinhovai
    @paulinhovai 9 років тому

    Just awesome!

  • @RationalCreed
    @RationalCreed 7 років тому

    That's well explained Ian. Thanks for the prez. Presumably you can use those links then to determine the items on your Balanced Business Scorecard and track the effectiveness of the strategy?

  • @meilyakaryaputri3483
    @meilyakaryaputri3483 4 роки тому +1

    My favorite point', TOWS..

  • @billubakra007
    @billubakra007 10 років тому +3

    Thank you Mr. Johnson. Can you give a hypothetical example of the swot analysis of any organization and a company?

    • @Driveyoursuccess
      @Driveyoursuccess  10 років тому +3

      Yes, I can. Here are a couple of links from www.driveyoursuccess.com
      1. Strategic Business Planning: Use TOWS to Move SWOT to an Action Plan:
      www.driveyoursuccess.com/2011/09/strategic-business-planning-use-tows-to-move-swot-to-an-action-plan.html
      2. Assessing the Company’s Supply Chain with a SWOT Analysis:
      www.driveyoursuccess.com/2011/03/assessing-the-companys-supply-chain-with-a-swot-analysis.html
      3. How Can a Competitor SWOT Analysis Improve Your Customer Service?
      www.driveyoursuccess.com/2011/01/how-can-a-competitor-swot-analysis-improve-your-customer-service.html

    • @billubakra007
      @billubakra007 10 років тому

      Thank you so much Mr. Johnson. Take Care.

    • @essamsaleh5573
      @essamsaleh5573 4 роки тому

      @@Driveyoursuccess It doesn't work Mr Johnson , however, I would like to thank you for your perfect way of explaining

  • @NishantSingh-qf4bf
    @NishantSingh-qf4bf 4 роки тому +1

    Mr.Johnson you can use lined white board while writing it will be more better.

  • @ihabbashier5680
    @ihabbashier5680 7 років тому

    Hello, Thanks for the efforts. these videos are really usfull. I have a question that is confusing me, and here it goes, apologize it is a little bit long but it's killing me.I work in a department, and the board members use and responsible for the Strategic Planning process were they use the SWOT tool for environmental analysis and then, the board members asks us in a group meeting to do the SWOT analysis for our department weakness, strengthes... ect.... now after we finish the SWOT, the board members identify gaps and create organizational strategic objectives and then they create the strategy map for the company and then cascade the identifed strategic objective to our department and inform us that we have to achieve this strategic objectives. Now, my question is, since we have already used the SWOT in the beginning, what do we need to do (as a department) or what kind of tool do we use to identify how to achieve the strategic objectives that the board members have identified from our SWOT analysis, do we use the SWOT again? thanks

  • @michaelschindler2870
    @michaelschindler2870 2 місяці тому

    thank you

  • @woodypham6474
    @woodypham6474 3 роки тому

    Very good presentation

    • @Driveyoursuccess
      @Driveyoursuccess  3 роки тому

      Thank You Woody!

    • @woodypham6474
      @woodypham6474 3 роки тому

      A bit surprise when these clips were made 7 years ago. I hope you have time to share with us more about these topics. An update or case study, ect.

  • @CFATrainer
    @CFATrainer 5 років тому

    thanks!

  • @Boleh888
    @Boleh888 3 роки тому

    Thanks.

  • @strategic-leadership-india9759
    @strategic-leadership-india9759 10 років тому

    Hey Ian would you also recommend a HOSHIN KANRI approach for Planning and Execution - if not why not ?
    Thanks

    • @Driveyoursuccess
      @Driveyoursuccess  9 років тому

      Strategic-Leadership-India - Rohit Dhankar @ strategic-leadership-india.com/ Hmmm, Not familiar with this - I will have to investigate it.

  • @jackwilkin1567
    @jackwilkin1567 5 років тому

    shout out to you Ian Johnson!!!!

  • @RasmusGK
    @RasmusGK 9 років тому

    great vid again, thanks - can you make a video where you explain mission and visions and impact on the company and the costumers?

    • @Driveyoursuccess
      @Driveyoursuccess  9 років тому +1

      Hello Rasmus - Yes, that's a video I plan on doing. I've been travelling quite a bit on business and have not added any new videos, but one about mission & vision statements within the overall strategic planning process is a good topic. Take care.

  • @TK-yf8sq
    @TK-yf8sq 3 роки тому

    How do you pull all the TOWS ideas together into a simple strategic statement and just 3 or 4 strategic pillars.. rather than say a dozen? This is the tricky part where I'm at currently. :)

    • @lisahyden4998
      @lisahyden4998 2 роки тому

      Check this out ua-cam.com/video/P24rn6rYTfc/v-deo.html

  • @peter6928
    @peter6928 9 років тому

    Does this apply to business strategy as well?

    • @Driveyoursuccess
      @Driveyoursuccess  8 років тому

      +Peter Lantz Hi Peter: Yes, it does. The purpose of the video is to simplify how companies go about using certain strategic planning tools and to always be cognizant of the stumbling blocks. However, strategic planning is never simple or easy.

  • @altamashali7152
    @altamashali7152 2 роки тому

    ian jani mast video h

  • @m.saleem5368
    @m.saleem5368 8 років тому

    Nice

  • @rohan9406
    @rohan9406 5 років тому

    Can u come up with a more detailed version of it?

    • @Driveyoursuccess
      @Driveyoursuccess  5 років тому

      Sure - what do you need?

    • @rohan9406
      @rohan9406 5 років тому

      @@Driveyoursuccess A detailed version on TOWS would be good if possible?

  • @doncarlodinero
    @doncarlodinero 9 місяців тому

    still watching in 2023

  • @Jarrodlicksthepussy
    @Jarrodlicksthepussy Рік тому

    Yes dude i FUCKING love you

  • @Pangasiusdesk
    @Pangasiusdesk 11 років тому +1

    Its a SOR Matrix

  • @DaljitSingh-us4tc
    @DaljitSingh-us4tc 7 місяців тому

    One request to make hope you won't mind if you can speak little slow and loudly that would help immensely as sometimes understanding dialect if English fs not one's primary language. Thanks a ton, in advance.

  • @mostafaobadah4463
    @mostafaobadah4463 4 роки тому

    Please send me lessons on Emily
    Thank you

  • @tsilitsili7597
    @tsilitsili7597 2 роки тому

    Specify the goal and need money

  • @Learnloads
    @Learnloads 8 років тому

    I do not see any need for a separate TOWS analysis really. Its just a matter of making sure that what you put in your SWOT grid is based on data and evidence not hunch and wishful thinking. I say "just" but it may be quite hard for senior managers to 1. Get the data they need to do a proper SWOT and 2.Be honest with themselves when figuring out what the data tells them. But if the SWOT is based on a proper analysis, you put S and W on one side of the grid and T and O on the other. Surely there is no need to complicate things by calling it TOWS. A SWOT on the fly done round the table for quick brainstorming is probably not much use in the real world as compared to the classroom?

    • @Driveyoursuccess
      @Driveyoursuccess  8 років тому

      +LearnLoads Sorry - but the TOWS analysis emerged because of the inherent deficiencies of the SWOT. The SWOT is a brainstorming tool - not a tool that lays the groundwork for actionable plans or strategies.

    • @Learnloads
      @Learnloads 8 років тому

      +Ian Johnson Not denying that TOWS is an recognised tool - just that it is one acronym too many!

    • @Driveyoursuccess
      @Driveyoursuccess  8 років тому +1

      Agreed! There are way too many. There is SWOT, TOWS, PEST, PESTLE - it's endless and kind of amusing at times. However, I think that TOWS forces people to match their internal strengths to the external issues they need to address. With a SWOT, it's common to finish and then hear someone say "ok, so what's next?". Thanks for the comments - take care.

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    @gbskujefctscienceclub7553 6 років тому

    I GAINED A LOT OF STUDY

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    @philippefabre9950 Рік тому

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    @flinch328 5 місяців тому

    PETER GRIFFIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    @HaiNguyen-lo3wp 2 роки тому

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    @yemid1178 3 роки тому

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