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Trade-off in a 2x2 matrix

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About this template
This diagram shows two options in a 2x2 matrix, where you cannot have it both ways, option 1 is good on dimension 1 but poor on dimension 2 and vice versa. A dark corridor and the two-sided arrow reinforces the sense of being stuck between the 2 choices.

How to use it in your presentation
This slide can visualise a trade-off where you are stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Available formats
The template is available either as a PowerPoint or Keynote file. You can select a 4:3 print-friendly, or 16:9 widescreen version.

Other slides to consider
Click the links to find other slides for trade-offs, Venn diagrams, options

Here is the short version of the user license that go with our templates:

  • You are free to do whatever you want with the template, and use it in any document you see fit
  • 5 users can use a template you download, if you work with bigger teams, please contact us
  • You cannot sell any of the material you download on this site unmodified, i.e., run a competing template business
  • Consultants and service providers: please purchase a new license for each new client that makes use of the slides. Best is to have your client buy the slide license, they can then continue to use it after the project is finished.

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About this template
This diagram shows two options in a 2x2 matrix, where you cannot have it both ways, option 1 is good on dimension 1 but poor on dimension 2 and vice versa. A dark corridor and the two-sided arrow reinforces the sense of being stuck between the 2 choices.

How to use it in your presentation
This slide can visualise a trade-off where you are stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Available formats
The template is available either as a PowerPoint or Keynote file. You can select a 4:3 print-friendly, or 16:9 widescreen version.

Other slides to consider
Click the links to find other slides for trade-offs, Venn diagrams, options

Here is the short version of the user license that go with our templates:

  • You are free to do whatever you want with the template, and use it in any document you see fit
  • 5 users can use a template you download, if you work with bigger teams, please contact us
  • You cannot sell any of the material you download on this site unmodified, i.e., run a competing template business
  • Consultants and service providers: please purchase a new license for each new client that makes use of the slides. Best is to have your client buy the slide license, they can then continue to use it after the project is finished.