SWOT - Deployment Plan

SWOT Best Practice: Deployment

Preparation

• Identify the audience to invite to the collaboration
• (Optional) Identify materials that should be included for participant reference and review, if any
• Create a Communication Plan to Encourage Participation

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Set Up

1. Click on the Introduction block
   • Edit the first paragraph to accurately reflect your scenario
   • Leave remaining text describing the collaborative effort as-is
   • Click the Save button at the bottom of the Introduction
2. (Optional) Click Add Material to upload or link to supporting information participants should review as part of the collaboration. (add al link). Suggested materials include:
   • Your Mission, Vision, Values or similar statements
   • Full Description of current Goals, Objectives, and Measures
   • Operating Plan from prior period
   • Any other information that will provide context for participants to understand and provide feedback for the SWOT exercise.
3. Click Publish - your application is now Open for input
4. Copy the link generated for the collaboration and disseminate as needed.

Soft Launch

1. Select three trusted advisors with diverse viewpoints, perhaps with different roles or functions
2. Copy the URL for the collaboration, and send the link to those select people to exercise
3. Review responses and feedback from initial participants
4. Adjust the Introduction or positioning information as needed to clarify the nature of feedback desired

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Full Launch and Driving Participation

1. Copy the URL for the collaboration
2. Notify intended participants of the collaboration using email or other messaging tool, include the collaboration URL
3. (Optional) After 3 - 5 business days, send a reminder message with the collaboration URL

Close

• The session will automatically close depending on the date parameters you provided.

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