... should improve managers' and leaders' planning efforts. Originality/value The use of technology in development efforts and throughout the planning process should improve the efficacy of the concomitant plans developed by organizations. Design and development Strategic planning SWOT analysis...

...Herbert Sherman; Daniel J. Rowley; Barry R. Armandi Purpose The purpose of this article is to assist strategic planners and managers in developing and utilizing a strategic profile of the firm in order to conduct a SWOT analysis and therein apply its results appropriately. Design/methodology...