Understanding Environmental Analysis with Leantime

Created by Marcel Folaron,
Last Updated: 27 Oct 2023 at 03:56 PM by Marcel Folaron

In today's fast-paced world, understanding the external factors that impact your project is crucial for making informed decisions and achieving long-term success. An environmental analysis provides a comprehensive framework to assess the political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental factors that influence your project. This article serves as a guide to help you understand what an environmental analysis is and how it can drive your work forward.

What is an Environmental Analysis?

An environmental analysis is a strategic technique used to identify all internal and external factors that could affect a project's success. Internal components reveal the strengths and shortcomings of a project, while external components represent the opportunities and risks. An environment analysis considers trends and high-level factors and how they might affect a project's outcome. These reviews can help teams assess market attractiveness and create better strategies for the future.

The Process

To perform an Environmental Analysis you should start by identifying environmental factors. The PESTLE analysis is a common method that teams use to look at factors that may impact the success of their project. You should collaboratively analyze each PESTLE factor to understand its relevance and impact on your work. PESTLE stands for the following factors: 

Political: Assess government policies, regulations, and political stability that can influence your project's success.

Economic: Evaluate economic indicators, such as market trends, inflation rates, exchange rates, and consumer spending patterns.

Societal: Examine demographic trends, cultural attitudes, social values, and lifestyle shifts that may affect your target market.

Technological: Identify technological advancements, innovation, and disruptive trends that can impact your operations.

Legal: Review legal frameworks, compliance requirements, and potential legal risks that may affect your project framework.

Ecological: Consider environmental factors, such as sustainability practices, climate change, and ecological impacts relevant to your project.

You will see these same labels in the Leantime Environmental Analysis template. You should add your findings there. 



Once the environmental analysis is complete, it's essential to analyze and prioritize the identified factors. Assess the significance and potential impact of each factor on your project's goals, strategies, and interests. Environmental analysis should not be conducted in isolation. To effectively respond to the ever-evolving external landscape you should engage stakeholders, collaborate with.

Updated on: 28/05/2024