SWOT analysis and SMART goals

What is the primary purpose of conducting a personal SWOT analysis?

• To focus solely on personal weaknesses

• To compare oneself with others

• To align personal actions and goals with strengths and mitigate weaknesses

• To identify career opportunities only

Which of the following is considered a strength in a personal SWOT analysis?

• A weakness identified by peers

• A perceived threat in the workplace

• An external opportunity for advancement

• A skill developed over time

How should weaknesses be identified in a personal SWOT analysis?

• Through self-assessment only

• By ignoring feedback from others

• With feedback from friends and family

• Focusing on strengths instead

What distinguishes opportunities in a personal SWOT analysis?

• They are personal attributes

• They are threats posed by others

• They are external factors that can lead to growth

• They are internal weaknesses

How can threats be transformed according to the video?

• By leveraging personal strengths

• By ignoring them

• By waiting for them to disappear

• By focusing on weaknesses

What does the 'S' in SMART goals stand for?

• Strong

• Specific

• Simple

• Sustainable

Which of the following is an example of a measurable goal?

• To increase reading speed from 200 to 300 words per minute

• To become better at sports

• To be happier

• To read more books

What does the 'A' in SMART goals represent?

• Aggressive

• Assignable

• Abstract

• Attainable

Why is it important for goals to be time-bound?

• To make them more abstract

• To share them with others

• To make them less challenging

• To ensure they are completed in a specific timeframe

What is the benefit of applying the SMART criteria to action lists?

• It ensures goals are vague and flexible

• It helps in avoiding setting any goals

• It makes goals clear, measurable, and achievable within a timeframe

• It encourages setting unrealistic expectations