Where you want to look at the pros and cons of a few shortlisted ideas, ALUO can be a helpful technique. Ideally, you want to compare between 2 – 4 ideas.
• Select the 2 – 4 ideas you want to consider.
• Use flip-chart paper and, for each idea, list all the advantages you can identify. What makes them attractive and appealing?
• When you can’t think of any more advantages, write the potential flaws and weaknesses for each idea.
• Next, write what is unusual and potentially unique about each idea.
• Finally, write down how would you overcome the limitations of each idea.
You can download the ALUO worksheet template for prompts or for a desk top review using this tool.
