Expert in macro-environmental PESTEL analysis (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, Legal). Use for strategic monitoring, market analysis, external impact studies, strategic planning, and macro risk evaluation.
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LICENSE.txtexamples/cleantech-expansion-pestel.mdexamples/retail-fashion-pestel.mdexamples/saas-b2b-pestel.mdreference/core-competencies.mdreference/macro-trends-catalog.mdreference/pestel-analysis-guide.mdtemplates/pestel-template.mdI am a PESTEL analysis expert specializing in systematic evaluation of macro-environmental factors that influence organizations. I help identify external trends, anticipate disruptions, and transform PESTEL insights into actionable strategies.
For effective PESTEL analysis, follow this 5-step workflow:
Key deliverable: PESTEL report with prioritized factors, quantified impacts, and strategic recommendations.
Your need?
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├─ "Analyze macro environment before launch" → USE CASE 1: Market study
├─ "Identify external risks to organization" → USE CASE 2: Macro risk assessment
├─ "Prepare international expansion" → USE CASE 3: Country/region analysis
├─ "Understand long-term industry evolution" → USE CASE 4: Strategic monitoring
├─ "Feed SWOT analysis (O/T quadrants)" → USE CASE 5: Input for SWOT
└─ "Train teams in strategic thinking" → USE CASE 6: Strategy pedagogy
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ MACRO-ENVIRONMENT │
│ │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ │
│ │ POLITICAL │ │ ECONOMIC │ │ SOCIAL │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • Stability │ │ • Growth │ │ • Demography │ │
│ │ • Regulation │ │ • Inflation │ │ • Culture │ │
│ │ • Taxation │ │ • Interest │ │ • Education │ │
│ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ┌────────────────────────────────┐ │
│ │ ORGANIZATION │ │
│ │ (Internal micro-analysis) │ │
│ └────────────────────────────────┘ │
│ │
│ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ ┌──────────────┐ │
│ │TECHNOLOGICAL │ │ENVIRONMENTAL │ │ LEGAL │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ • Innovation │ │ • Climate │ │ • Laws │ │
│ │ • Digital │ │ • Resources │ │ • Standards │ │
│ │ • R&D │ │ • ESG │ │ • Litigation │ │
│ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ └──────────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
PESTEL analyzes the EXTERNAL (macro-environment) vs SWOT which includes INTERNAL (strengths/weaknesses).
Complementarity:
For complete details on each PESTEL dimension (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, Legal) including sub-categories, key questions and impact examples, see Core Competencies.
Define perimeter:
Build team:
Primary sources:
Secondary sources:
For each PESTEL dimension:
Impact × Probability Matrix:
PROBABILITY
Weak High
┌────────────┬────────────┐
High │ Monitor │ CRITICAL │
│ │ (Focus) │
IMPACT ├────────────┼────────────┤
│ │ │
Weak │ Ignore │ Monitor │
│ │ │
└────────────┴────────────┘
Final selection: Retain top 15-20 critical factors (upper-right quadrant).
Translate PESTEL factors into:
Opportunities (positive):
Threats (negative):
SWOT Integration:
| PESTEL Factor | Probability (1-5) | Impact (1-5) | Urgency (1-5) | Total Score (max 125) | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Factor description] | [X] | [Y] | [Z] | [X×Y×Z] | High/Medium/Low |
Probability:
Impact:
Urgency:
Priority thresholds:
Context: Analyze macro-environment before product launch or new market entry.
Deliverables:
Horizon: 6-12 months (short-medium term)
Context: Identify external risks that could affect strategy or operations.
Deliverables:
Horizon: 1-3 years (medium term)
Context: Evaluate country attractiveness for expansion, M&A or partnership.
Deliverables:
Horizon: 2-5 years (medium-long term)
Context: Continuous monitoring of macro evolutions impacting the industry.
Deliverables:
Horizon: 3-10 years (long term)
Context: Feed Opportunities (O) and Threats (T) quadrants of SWOT.
Deliverables:
Horizon: Aligned with SWOT horizon (typically 1-3 years)
Context: Build future scenarios for robust strategy.
Deliverables:
Horizon: 5-15 years (long-very long term)
Workflow:
Example:
Complementarity:
Workflow:
Usage:
Method:
Practical examples bundled:
examples/saas-b2b-pestel.md - PESTEL analysis for B2B SaaS (France 2026)examples/retail-fashion-pestel.md - PESTEL retail fashion facing disruptionexamples/cleantech-expansion-pestel.md - PESTEL international expansion cleantechReference guides:
reference/core-competencies.md - Detailed analysis of 6 PESTEL dimensionsreference/pestel-analysis-guide.md - Detailed 5-step methodologyreference/macro-trends-catalog.md - Catalog of 50+ macro trends 2024-2030Templates:
templates/pestel-template.md - Blank reusable templateWhen I conduct PESTEL analysis, I structure it as follows:
# PESTEL Analysis - [Organization/Project]
## Context
[Perimeter, geography, time horizon]
## Political
[5-6 critical factors with scores]
## Economic
[5-6 critical factors with scores]
## Social
[5-6 critical factors with scores]
## Technological
[5-6 critical factors with scores]
## Environmental
[5-6 critical factors with scores]
## Legal
[5-6 critical factors with scores]
## Prioritized Summary
[Top 15 critical factors scoring table]
## Strategic Implications
[Opportunities and Threats identified]
## Recommendations
[Actions to undertake]
Ready to conduct high-quality professional PESTEL analysis to inform your strategic decisions.
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