Impact & Effort Matrix

Comment l'animer

1. 1

   Begin by clearly framing the goal or problem you are addressing with a question like 'What do we need to reach our goal?'

2. 2

   Ask participants to brainstorm ideas individually and write each idea on a sticky note.

3. 3

   Draw a 2x2 matrix on a large paper or whiteboard with axes labeled 'Impact' and 'Effort'.

4. 4

   Participants place their sticky notes on the matrix according to their perceived impact and effort.

5. 5

   Facilitate a group discussion to review and adjust the positioning of ideas, aiming for consensus.

6. 6

   Focus on the ideas in the 'high impact, low effort' quadrant for quick wins.

Conseils

• Encourage open discussion about each idea's placement on the matrix to ensure all perspectives are considered.

• Use this method to identify 'quick wins' and avoid getting bogged down by ideas that are high effort with low impact.

Variantes

For virtual teams, this exercise can be conducted using online collaborative tools that allow for real-time editing and discussion. Consider adding a voting step where participants can express their preferences after the initial placements. You can adjust the criteria for impact and effort based on specific project needs or create multiple matrices for different goals. For smaller groups, consider using digital tools to create the matrix. Additionally, you can adapt the axes to reflect other criteria relevant to your specific context, such as cost or risk.

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