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Swot analysis.

Before undertaking a collaboration, it is reasonable to undertake an honest assessment of your own abilities, so that you can form an appropriate team, and negotiate appropriate roles and responsibilities.

SWOT analysis stands for Strengths; Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats.

Strengths
In regards to the project you need to complete, what are your strengths?

• Creativity

• Writing

• Composition

• Most fulfilled when working with people

Weaknesses
In regards to the project you need to complete, what are your weaknesses?

• Procrastination

• Time management

• Working in a rigidly structured way

Opportunities
In regards to the project you need to complete, what do you perceive is of particular interest, or presents an opportunity to extend your knowledge in a way that interests you?

• Looking at restructuring what a video essay is, and exploring ways of presenting information in a new, unconventional and exciting way.

• Excited to work collaboratively on a film project (easier, more conducive to a group environment / dynamic than projects such as group essays).

Threats
In terms of your own personal situation, what risks do you identify which impede the completion of the project?

• Having two other group projects, as well as other assignments on at the same time.

• Involvement in college events.

• Conflicting schedules / limited availability of group (as we’re all equally busy).

Outcome
As a result of performing the SWOT analysis, consider as a team how you will manage the range of skills available in the group.

• Reviewing each other’s SWOT analyses, as a team we will work well as we all bring individualised strengths to the table, which we can employ to support and improve upon each other’s weaknesses to create a project that is cohesive, well rounded and highlights and plays to our individual talents.