Impact Effort Matrix — prioritizing tasks by impact and effort
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Impact and Effort Matrix

This exercise helps teams prioritize actions by evaluating their potential impact against the effort required to implement them. It encourages thoughtful decision-making as participants categorize ideas based on these two critical factors.

Duración
30m–1h
Tamaño del grupo
3–15 people
CCBY-SA 4.0

Cómo ejecutarlo

  1. 1

    Define a clear goal with the group, phrasing it as a 'What to do' or 'What we need' question.

  2. 2

    Ask participants to brainstorm ideas individually, writing each on a sticky note.

  3. 3

    Gather everyone's ideas and guide them to place each sticky note on a 2×2 matrix based on its anticipated impact and effort.

  4. 4

    Discuss the placement of each idea, encouraging input on why it belongs in a particular quadrant.

Consejos

  • Ensure everyone understands the definitions of impact and effort before starting.

  • Facilitate an open discussion, allowing quieter members to share their thoughts.

  • Encourage participants to think critically about the feasibility of each idea.

Variaciones

You can adjust the criteria for impact and effort based on specific project needs or create multiple matrices for different goals.

Casos de uso

team kickoffproduct development planningstrategic prioritizationproject retrospectives

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Method descriptions on Workshop Weaver are original content written by our team, based on established facilitation practices. This method was inspired by work from SessionLab. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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