Daniel L.

Schwartz
Personal SWOT

Personal SWOT background:

Within the next six months, the organizational structure of the Department of Defense installation
where I work will be going through a complete re-structure. The new structure will cause an
integration of organizations that perform similar activities. The effort is to streamline the
organizations for better communication and more efficient performance. Based on the re-structure,
the number of personnel assigned to me will be significantly increased and I will be given more
authority and more responsibilities. These changes will make my job more demanding. My
personal SWOT is based on effect the upcoming job change which will have on my current career
and my motivation to possibly change my career path.
Some of the *attributes listed in my personal SWOT are derived from a source as referenced
below.

STRENGTHS
Highly-motivated with knowledge and experience
Expert-level analytical and critical thinking skills
Subject matter expert with experience in training
Project management experience with diverse
(experience level) professional teams
Problem solving, root cause analysis and cost-
benefit analysis skills
WEAKNESSES
Can improve communication skills
Need to be more assertive in certain situations
Procrastinate on certain projects
Too detail-oriented for some projects which
have caused delays in delivering outcomes
Sometimes I don’t display passion about my
work

OPPORTUNITIES
Changes will force improvement in leadership
skills
Learning new skills through part-time
education
Chance to apply new education and skills for
a new career
Defense industry leadership training available
to prepare for executive-level assignments
Potential for greater decision-making
authority
THREATS
Probability of increase in the number
subordinates and responsibility
Very demanding work schedule due to
changes
Upcoming changes may force additional
career training
Competition for internal job change even if
I’m qualified
Current age may be an obstacle to career
change

*Derived from Figure 2.1. The competencies of a business analyst. Business Analysis (p. 19), by D. Paul, J.Cadle
and D.Yeates (editors), 2014 (3rd Edition), UK: BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT Publisher.