Session 8.2
S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS
Peer group education in your own organisation
Introduction
There are many different ways of getting
individuals, groups or organisations to assess their current
situation in order that future plans can be made which are
realistic and, therefore, achievable. The S.W.O.T. Analysis
is one such method.
Materials
• A-4 white paper
• Pens
Time
2 - 2.5 hour
Group size
10 - 30 people
Process
S.W.O.T. stands for:
• Strengths
• Weaknessess
• Opportunities
• Threats
It can be used by individuals to consider
their professional or personal situation especially at points
of crisis or decision. Similarly groups of people, whether
social, community, temporary or work based can explore their
position. It can also be used within organisations to assess
circumstances and assist in future planning of a peer group
education programme. When used with groups or organisations
the analysis should ideally first be done by individuals.
Each person is asked to make an individual S.W.O.T. analysis
of their own organisation or group. They can think about
it or write or give a visual expression to the four aspects
of the analysis. Then get people in pairs or small groups
to share their thoughts and feelings on this trying to spend
an equal amount of time on each of the four aspects. It
should also be timed so that each person has a fair share
of the time available. Large group discussion should then
take place with all pairs or small groups sharing their
perspectives. This should be focused on the S.W.O.T.'s
affecting the group or organisations who want to set up
peer group education programmes.
Either at this point or later, after some work has take
place this S.W.O.T. analysis can form a useful base on which
to build strategies for future development. (Session 6 -
How to set up a peer group education programme)
Conclusion
This is good method for getting people
to think about their groups and organisations, to make a
critical analysis of what they can achieve and what they
may need to help them.'
|