Making Effective Decisions 250 Word Statement Example (HEO/SEO)
You’ve just watched the full walkthrough of a 250-word statement for Making Effective Decisions at HEO and SEO grade. Here are the key insights to help you apply the same approach to your own statement.
Why this behaviour matters
At HEO and SEO level, Making Effective Decisions is about using evidence, analysing risks, and consulting appropriately before reaching a conclusion. Recruiters want to see that you can weigh options carefully, make clear recommendations, and take ownership of decisions even when they are challenging.
How to shape your own statement
Choose an example where you had to assess information and make a decision that carried responsibility. Structure it with the B-STAR method:
💭 Belief – show your commitment to evidence-based decision-making.
🎯 Situation and Task – describe the decision you were faced with and your role in it.
🛠️ Activity – explain how you gathered information, considered risks, and involved others.
📈 Result – show the outcome, using figures or clear evidence where possible.
Practical tip
Focus on your process. It is not just the decision that matters but how you reached it. Demonstrate confidence in your reasoning and be clear about how you ensured stakeholders were considered.
Next step
Use the example from the video above as a framework. Apply it to your own experience, showing how you analyse, consult, and decide effectively at HEO/SEO grade.