There’s a lot of pain to be found in companies these days.

• Uncertainty about where the marketplace will go and what that will mean for the company
• Resignations that leave remaining employees with too much to do
• People working remotely who resist returning to the office
• Days spent in meetings, so the “real” work isn’t getting done
  
  

It doesn’t take much for us to be energized by new things, whether it’s a product we’re working on, a book proposal, or a process in need of revitalization. Elated by shiny new ideas and excited to move fast, we grab the opportunity to think big and go big. We gather our teams and plunge into action, presenting only the benefits of our brainchild and creating a plan to deliver on its promise. Our goal is to dazzle and persuade while blinding ourselves and others to possible downsides.

A SWOT analysis is an incredibly valuable business tool that you can use at pretty much any time. Doing your own SWOT business competitor analysis can help you recognize where your business is doing well, where improvements are needed and what opportunities are available. SWOT analyses can be done for any sector or industry, making it a versatile business strategy tool. This article will walk you through what a SWOT analysis is, its benefits, and some great examples to help you conduct your own SWOT analysis.

As hiring managers fight to recruit talent, speed can play a factor. You want to secure a candidate before someone else does. Unfortunately, a rush to hire leaves the door open for missteps. If a bad fit is onboarded, it can damage your workplace culture.