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Conduct a facilitated meeting to brainstorm elements of the SWOT Analysis matrix (Strengths / Weaknesses / Opportunities / Threats). See chart below.\nNote: Before conducting a facilitated meeting be sure to set appropriate ground rules.\nSWOT Meeting Ground Rules\nPossible ground rules can include:\nAll items are to be placed in the SWOT chart unaltered\nAttendees must be considerate of all opinions\nObscenity will NOT be tolerated\nConsensus will be met by ---- identify a method (e.g., all agree, majority agree?)\nTime allocation limits\nSWOT Analysis Considerations for Facilitated Meetings\nBrainstorm topics/themes that apply to your fire service:\nWhat has already happened?\nWhat is happening now?\nWhat will continue to happen without intervention?\nDoes my fire department have specific policies in place aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion?\nDoes my fire department engage with diversity and inclusion initiatives within the municipality and in the fire service sector?\nDoes my fire department take proactive steps to create a workplace free of harassment, discrimination, and stigma?\nDoes my fire department engage in peer-support programs, team-building activities, and work-recognition events that specifically recognize efforts at diversity and inclusion?\nCompleting the SWOT Analysis Tool\nBased on the facilitated discussion, begin entering Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats in each of the tool’s boxes.\nBrainstorm strengths within your fire service:\nExisting specific policies / procedures\nExisting committees / task force groups\nExtended parental leave for adoption\nBrainstorm weaknesses within your fire service:\nLimited training budget\nLack of policies\nNo diversification\nBrainstorm opportunities outside of your fire service:\nSponsorship for provincial training and development\nProvincial financial awards for hall improvement\nBrainstorm threats impacting your fire service:\nBad publicity from the community\nPoor attendance of public open houses\nIdentify Themes / Patterns from the SWOT Analysis\nOnce the analysis is complete, identity themes or patterns in each of the squares. Depending on the number of themes or patterns, it may be necessary to prioritize.\nEvery SWOT Analysis is different depending on the organization’s circumstances. However, it is a useful tool to assist with directing change and creating a platform for requesting resources.\nNext step Step 2 – Build a Plan (see next template)","cbCairoe2o6MsylF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairoe2o6MsylF","docx",20920,"English","# Step 1 – Size Up with SWOT Analysis\n## Facilitate a Meeting\n## SWOT Meeting Ground Rules\n## SWOT Analysis Considerations for Facilitated Meetings\n## Completing the SWOT Analysis Tool\n## Identify Themes / Patterns from the SWOT Analysis\n## Next step - Step 2 – Build a Plan","[{\"question\":\"Why is a facilitated meeting important for a SWOT analysis?\",\"answer\":\"A SWOT analysis requires information from different stakeholders. 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