You’ve just watched the full walkthrough of a 250-word statement for Delivering at Pace at Executive Officer (EO) grade. Here are the key insights to help you shape your own example.
Why this behaviour matters
At EO level, Delivering at Pace is about working with energy and focus to meet deadlines while maintaining quality. Recruiters want to see that you can organise tasks effectively, handle competing priorities, and keep momentum to achieve outcomes that support your team and the wider organisation.
How to shape your own statement
Think of a time when you managed a busy workload or met a challenging deadline. Use the B-STAR method to structure your response:
⚡ Belief – state your commitment to timely and accurate delivery.
🎯 Situation and Task – describe when you had to deliver within a set timeframe.
🛠️ Activity – explain how you prioritised, organised, and adapted to keep on track.
📈 Result – show the outcome, such as successful completion, improved efficiency, or positive recognition.
Practical tip
Show how you balanced pace with accuracy. Recruiters are looking for evidence that you can deliver quickly without compromising quality, even when under pressure.
Next step
Use the example from the video above as a guide. Apply the same structure to your own experiences to evidence how you deliver results at EO grade.