Even Over Statements

An even over statement is a phrase containing two positive things, where the former is prioritized over the latter.

A better approach is to make trade-offs explicit, by choosing one thing over another thing. Done well, it will result in focus, clarity, alignment, better decision-making, and competitive edge. We want to share with you a practical method that we often use with our clients: the even over statement.

  • Product tradeoffs
    • Exclusive product line even over mass market adoption
    • Amazing customer service even over new product features
    • Mobile experience even over desktop experience
    • Revenue growth even over user growth
  • Culture tradeoffs
    • Collaboration even over focus
    • Progress even over perfection
    • Honest feedback even over harmony
    • Impact even over following a plan
    • Quality even over volume
    • Hiring team players even over deep experts

Examples

Example of Even-Over-Statements by ClassDojo Source: ClassDojo Career

Ressources

NNTools_A_vor_B_Aussagen.pdf

https://medium.com/the-ready/even-overs-the-prioritization-tool-that-brings-your-strategy-to-life-e4f28f2949ac

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