A strategy is a plan designed to achieve a long-term aim.

The idea

Use a strategy for reducing waste to name the goal. Organisations can develop a strategy and compare strategies.

Examples

  • The town adopted a strategy for saving water.
  • Our strategy aims to reduce waste over time.
  • The team developed two strategies for growth.
  • Their strategy includes training new volunteers.
  • We reviewed the strategy after a year.
  • A clear strategy can guide future decisions.

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Watch out

A strategy is broader than one immediate action: it guides choices towards an aim over time. The plural is strategies.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct form. The group compared three ___. (strategy / strategies)

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    strategies

    Strategies is plural after the number.

  2. Choose the correct form. They need a strategy ___ improving access. (for / under)

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    for

    For introduces the goal of the plan.

  3. Choose the correct form. The board will ___ a strategy next year. (develop / eat)

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    develop

    Develop means to work out the plan.

Use it today

Describe a strategy for a goal that will take time.