Those who have been in the business world have probably heard of the words situational analysis, however this term is not a term that should is exclusive to the corporate world it can be applied in different areas of life. To understands and see how it can be applied in survivalist prepping, we need to unpack the term and look at the deeper meaning.
What is a situational analysis?
A situation is a position or context that a person is operating in at a specific point in time. It refers to the current state of things or circumstances that exist at a specific time.
A situation analysis defines and interprets the state and environment that the person is in. It provides the context for that environment and determines the knowledge needed …show more content…
The process involves the identification and perception of the elements that are relevant to the environment and allows you to comprehend the meaning of the current status and forces you to project the future. It is a process that looks at the situation, the elements and the way they relate. It requires the development of hypotheses about meaningful relations between things or entities and events and estimates the required structures required to mitigate the vulnerabilities and threats posed by outside forces.
How Is SWOT analysis relevant to the modern day survivalist?
A major part of a situation analysis is the SWOT analysis. SWOT stands for strengths,weaknesses, opportunities and threats. SWOT is not something that can only be applied in business and marketing strategies but it can be applied to real life as well.
The survivalist guide to situational analysis
A SWOT Analysis can help the modern day survivalist understand his or her strengths and weaknesses and helps identify opportunities that can be exploited and the threats that one might need to avoid in an situation. It's a great way to measure your level of preparedness and will indicate how ready you are to face real threats that a survivalist would need to …show more content…
Look at your location as well and determine how equipped you are to survive in your present location if a crisis should arise. Do you know how to use nothing but the things nature presents or is this something you need to look at. You should also consider your health and anything else that could be a problem in moments of crisis or disaster.
#3. Opportunities
You should list the opportunities in your environment. Imagine the resources that are currently available and how they can be of use in a crisis situation. Are there training opportunities in your area that can teach you any of the skills you need to survive? The internet is a great place to find information and to band with groups of people who are into survivalism.
#4. Threats
There is no point in being prepared when you don't know what threats you are preparing for. Are you preparing for a war or the end of the world. Are you preparing for natural disaster or economic threats or the invasion of planet earth by some nefarious race of aliens? If you know what you will be facing (hypothetically) you need to know what equipment you should get and what training will be most beneficial. Identify the obstacles that you might face, take a look at your weaknesses again and determine which can be a threat to your
What is a situational analysis?
A situation is a position or context that a person is operating in at a specific point in time. It refers to the current state of things or circumstances that exist at a specific time.
A situation analysis defines and interprets the state and environment that the person is in. It provides the context for that environment and determines the knowledge needed …show more content…
The process involves the identification and perception of the elements that are relevant to the environment and allows you to comprehend the meaning of the current status and forces you to project the future. It is a process that looks at the situation, the elements and the way they relate. It requires the development of hypotheses about meaningful relations between things or entities and events and estimates the required structures required to mitigate the vulnerabilities and threats posed by outside forces.
How Is SWOT analysis relevant to the modern day survivalist?
A major part of a situation analysis is the SWOT analysis. SWOT stands for strengths,weaknesses, opportunities and threats. SWOT is not something that can only be applied in business and marketing strategies but it can be applied to real life as well.
The survivalist guide to situational analysis
A SWOT Analysis can help the modern day survivalist understand his or her strengths and weaknesses and helps identify opportunities that can be exploited and the threats that one might need to avoid in an situation. It's a great way to measure your level of preparedness and will indicate how ready you are to face real threats that a survivalist would need to …show more content…
Look at your location as well and determine how equipped you are to survive in your present location if a crisis should arise. Do you know how to use nothing but the things nature presents or is this something you need to look at. You should also consider your health and anything else that could be a problem in moments of crisis or disaster.
#3. Opportunities
You should list the opportunities in your environment. Imagine the resources that are currently available and how they can be of use in a crisis situation. Are there training opportunities in your area that can teach you any of the skills you need to survive? The internet is a great place to find information and to band with groups of people who are into survivalism.
#4. Threats
There is no point in being prepared when you don't know what threats you are preparing for. Are you preparing for a war or the end of the world. Are you preparing for natural disaster or economic threats or the invasion of planet earth by some nefarious race of aliens? If you know what you will be facing (hypothetically) you need to know what equipment you should get and what training will be most beneficial. Identify the obstacles that you might face, take a look at your weaknesses again and determine which can be a threat to your