Since 2020, the standard macro environmental factors surrounding every business have shifted. This is PESTLE updated for 2022
In 2022, entrepreneurs launching new products and services must consider the new ecosystem of Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal, and Environmental factors.
See our updated PESTLE for 2023 post here.
PESTLE is a well-known analysis tool in the business world. It was developed in 1988 to help people assess external factors that could affect their business, and has been updated every few years since then. This blog post will show you how to use PESTLE for 2022 – new tips and techniques that are essential for success!
Some PESTLE basics
P is for Political.
E is for Economic.
S is for Socioeconomic.
T is for Technological.
L is for Legal.
E is for Environmental.
Prioritize the factors that you unearth in each PESTLE category. Select the factors that will:
a) have the most profound effect in steering the direction of your business.
b) require opportunity investment or risk mitigation.
There are a variety of formats: Cheat sheets, matrices, backlogs, and more. You can see a variety of PESTLE formats here.
Why does PESTLE need to change in 2022?
The world is still recovering from the effects of the pandemic. The United States has been able to regain its footing, but other countries are still struggling with food shortages and political unrest. Despite these issues, though, there are ways that businesses can take advantage of opportunities in their environment for success! This guide will update you on what’s changed since 2019 – how PESTLE analysis needs to be different now than it was then – as well as provide new tips and techniques for conducting a successful PESTLE Analysis.
Top PESTLE Factors in 2022
1. Political: Increasing international tensions; Increased polarization on all topics.
2. Economic: The effect of de-centralized currencies (crypto); Green tech pressures.
3. Socioeconomic: Personal space issues; Transport preferences; Working preferences; Gaming
4. Technological: Remote working tech; Crypto tech;
5. Environmental: Green concerns;
6. Legal: Changing legislation around health status;
7. Ethical: Rising unrest around equality; Rising unrest around Liberty;
