Evaluation Skill

Core Principle

Evaluate with criteria, decide with data. Document the trade-offs.

Good evaluation:

• Starts with clear criteria — Define what matters before evaluating
• Uses consistent scoring — Apply the same standards to all options
• Weighs criteria by importance — Not all factors are equal
• Documents trade-offs — Every choice has costs and benefits
• Leads to defensible decisions — Data-driven, not opinion-driven

When to Use This Skill