This document provides a template and prompts for conducting a PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, Environmental) analysis. It lists factors to consider within each category, including how changes in government policy, the economy, demographics, technology, laws and the environment may present opportunities or threats. The analysis can help an organization understand the external environment and implications for strategic planning.

1. PESTLE TEMPLATE FACTOR OPPORTUNITY THREAT
POLITICAL
ECONOMIC
SOCIAL
TECHNOLOGICAL
LEGAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal,
Environmental) analysis template and prompts
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2. PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal,
Environmental) analysis template and prompts
Political Considerations
• How could a change of government impact policy impact or
change the trend towards re-regulation/deregulation?
• Could any pending legislation affect the agency, either
positively or negatively? What is the likely timescale of
proposed legislative changes?
• How will government regulation, along with any planned
changes to it, affect the agency?
• Are there any other political factors that are likely to
change?
Economic Considerations
• How stable is the current economy? Is it growing,
stagnating, or declining?
• Is disposable income rising or falling and will this change?
• What is the unemployment rate? Will it be expensive or
difficult to hire skilled labour?
• How is globalisation affecting the economic environment?
Are governmental controls more difficult to enforce in a
global world?
• Are there any other economic factors that you should
consider?
Social Considerations
• What is the population's growth rate and age profile? How is this likely to change?
• Are generational shifts in attitude likely to affect what the agency is currently doing?
• What are the levels of health, education, and social mobility? How are these changing, and what impact does this have?
• What employment patterns, job market trends, and attitudes toward work can you observe? Are these different for different age
groups? Are people more or less likely to want to work in the public sector or in your agency? Is the public sector experiencing
difficulty in attracting the same level of talent as the private sector?
• How will you address
• What social attitudes could impact the agency?
• How do religious beliefs and lifestyle choices affect the population?
• Are any other social factors likely to drive change for the agency?
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3. Technological Considerations
• Are there any new technological or digital themes, trends or
products available or on the horizon that could radically
affect the agency or its market?
• Can this themes above redefine their offerings?
• Is there anything the agency can do to take advantage of
research being undertaken by other agencies or jurisdictions
or tech hubs/research bodies?
• How have infrastructure changes affected work patterns (for
example, levels of remote working)?
• Are there any other technological factors that the agency
should consider?
Legal Considerations
• Is there enabling legislation requiring the agency to carry out
specific functions? If so, what does the legislation require? Is
there scope to add value in another way?
• Is there future legislation that will affect the agency?
• How do regulatory bodies or processes impact the agency?
• Are there legal regulations relevant to the agency? Do they
limit what the agency can offer or do they create
Opportunities for the agency?
• Does employment law affect how the agency recruits staff?
• Does the agency need to comply with industry-specific
regulations?
Environmental Considerations
• Do changes in weather and climate have a direct impact on the agency or its role?
• Is the agency required to assist in the achievement of environmental outcomes for the community alongside other social,
economic or community outcomes? How will the agency do this?
• Do laws regarding pollution and recycling have specific relevance to the agency?
• Does waste management raise Threats or Opportunities for the agency?
• Does the agency have significant policies or practices regarding use or supply of green/eco-friendly products and services?
• Is the agency in a geographical location which merits giving special attention to environmental impacts?
• Does the agency’s work need to comply with any specific environmental regulations?
PESTLE (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal,
Environmental) analysis template and prompts
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Service & Accountability