S.W.O.T.S.W.O.T.

Section 2-4 and T2-4Section 2-4 and T2-4

NAVAA 2

S.W.O.TS.W.O.T

• Strengths are positive aspects internal to the agency.

• Weaknesses are negative aspects internal to the agency.

• Opportunities are positive and external to the agency.

• Threats are positive and external to the agency.

NAVAA 3

Determining Strengths and Determining Strengths and WeaknessesWeaknesses

• Where has the agency or jurisdiction been?• Where is the agency or jurisdiction now?• What are its strengths and weaknesses?:

– Capacity to act.– Advantages to build upon.– Disadvantages and how to overcome.– Constraints in meeting clients’ needs and

expectations.

NAVAA 4

Determining Opportunities Determining Opportunities and Threatsand Threats

• What is the current external environment?

• How may the environment differ in the future?– Refer to Section 2-4 for examples of

opportunities and threats.

NAVAA 5

The Internal AssessmentThe Internal Assessment

• Identify existing data sources.

• Consider organizational issues (scope, functions, structure, and fiscal aspects).

• Determine strengths and weaknesses:– State team worksheet

NAVAA 6

The External AssessmentThe External Assessment

• Identify existing data sources.

• Consider state demographics, economic variables, the impact of statutes and regulations, other legal issues, technological developments, and public policy issues.

• Identify opportunities and threats:– State team worksheet.