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Even over statements

Tool

Use this tool to help your organisation explore tradeoffs

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What the tool is

Developing even over statements is a way to explore tradeoffs (when deciding to do something means you won’t be able to do something else).

Why you should use it

Even over statements guide decision-making by helping you understand what trade-offs there will be (when deciding to do something means you won’t be able to do something else).

They can bring your strategy to life by describing what is most important to you and what compromises you will make.

They can also help your staff and volunteers to make difficult decisions which are in line with your strategy.

When you should use it

This tool is helpful if you feel that you have a lot of good options for your strategy, but some are in tension (both can’t be achieved at the same time). It is useful when you know you need to make some hard choices.

This page was last reviewed for accuracy on 04 July 2022

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