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STEEPV Analysis

A market analysis that gives an overarching view over the macro-environmental factors/trends facing an organisation. Also called PESTEL, PEST, STEEP.

Tool category:

Insight
Market

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When to use

During an research phase to gain insight into the market and how it might develop

Why you should

To detect and understand broad long-term trends that shape a market

What you get

Overview of external opportunities and threats relevant to a business

Steps to take

1

Define your industry

2

Go through each category and ensure a shared understanding of each category and the level of details and scope to include.

3

Do research for each categories and try to back everything up with data. (Remember that this exercise is to identify external factors and company specific factors are not to be included)

4

Fill in the canvas with the research findings relevant to each category

5

Take the time to analyse the end result and implications of your findings. Look for opportunities and threats to your business (input to SWOT)