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Films Media Group. (2019). Swot analysis [Film]. Films On Demand.
This video shows how to use and apply a SWOT/TOWS analysis, a helpful tool in the strategic planning process that highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the form, along with external threats and opportunities.

Films Media Group. (2019). Porter's generic strategies [Film]. Films On Demand.
This video covers how businesses gain a competitive edge through the use of one or more strategies: Differentiation, Cost Leadership, and Focused (Niche) strategies. The video also provides examples of companies that use these strategies.

de Vetten-Mc Mahon, M. , Shields-Zeeman, L. S., Petrea, I., & Klazinga, N. S. (2019). Assessing the need for a mental health services reform in Moldova: A situation analysis. International Journal of Mental Health Systems, 13(1), 1–20.
This article provides an excellent example of how to conduct a situation analysis to assess the need for mental health services.

TOWS Analysis Template. (2021). Northcentral University.
This template allows the user to input the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats from SWOT analysis and identify strategic options using TOWS analysis.

How to grow your business with strategic planning tools. (2017, October 9). Crain’s Detroit Business, 33(41), 0016.
This article covers the use of strategic planning tools and how they help businesses to plan and grow.

Mucha, C., & Meizinger, C. (2021). Strategic planning for business -- Do you SWOT or SOAR? New Jersey CPA, 85, 14.
This article focuses on the importance of creating a mission and vision for the organization and how to use SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) and SOAR (strengths, opportunities, aspirations, and results) analyses in the strategic planning process.

Muscalu, E., Iancu, D., & Halmaghi, E.-E. (2016). The influence of the external environment on organizations. Journal of Defense Resources Management, 7(2), 133–138.
This article explores the dynamics and complexity of the external environment and its impact on the organization’s overall activity.