Self-SWOT: The purpose of this section is to evaluate your own strengths based upon the characteristics of a good manager. This self-SWOT should ask the following questions: Strengths 1. What characteristics of a good manager do you possess? 2. What aspects of your personality or style translate easily into management skills? 3. What aspects of your background and experience have prepared you to be an excellent manager? Weaknesses 1. What characteristics of a good manager do you lack? 2. What aspects of your personality or style contradict the management skills you described in part 1? Opportunities 1. How can you capitalize on your strengths? How can you capitalize or improve upon your weaknesses? Threats 1. What experiences or characteristics LIMIT your ability to perform as a manager