GUIDELINES TO NRDC feb 24 2014

Step 3: Develop Alternatives, ContinuedCriteria matrixUse this simple matrix to rate alternatives against criteria:A L T E RNA T IV E SC R IT E R IA : A B C DS uitableFeasibleA cceptableAdditional criteriaLegend (Scale from 0-9):9-- Meets criteria .0 -- Does not meet criteria .Figure 5-1. Criteria matrixAreas ofpotentialdisagreementWhen developing alternatives, identify areas of potential disagreement.Dealing with this now helps eliminate or reduce possible disagreements. If aproposal affects other people's agendas, they'll vigorously oppose it. As apractical and ethical matter, however, always consider opposing viewpoints--it's part of the staffing process.Before choosing an unpopular alternative, try to reach a settlementinformally. If you can't, at least you gave the opposition a hearing, and theycan still formally disagree, if they wish.NRDC GRC – Staff Handbook 5-7