Prioritizing Options and Opportunities

The techniques and frameworks of Do No Harm are not simply about understanding a context more completely. They demand action. We do not intervene to avoid impact. We intervene precisely in order to create change.

Prioritizing Options and Opportunities

There are three main considerations for prioritizing options.

  • The patterns. People always come up with great ways to make the intervention better. These ideas are valuable, but when faced by conflict or the potential for violence, the focus of the options must be on the conflict. If an option does not address the identified patterns, then put it aside for now.
  • Time. Options that take less time to implement are generally better. Results will be observed more quickly and will give you opportunities to iterate. Take note of those that might take more time and keep them on hold if you need them. You can work on both short time-frame options and long time-frame ones at the same time.
  • Resources. Can you actually implement the options you have generated?

Do not lose or discard the options you generate but don’t use immediately! You might want to return to them—sometimes sooner than you might wish.

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