An impact–effort matrix plots ideas or actions according to their expected value and required effort. It helps identify quick wins, major projects, low-value tasks and activities that should be reconsidered.
How to use this tool
Define purpose and audience
Define the purpose, scope and audience.
Agree your assessment approach
Agree how impact and effort will be assessed.
Score and plot the ideas
Score and plot the ideas consistently.
Review and agree priorities
Review the result and agree priorities.
References & further reading
International Institute of Business Analysis (2015). A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide), Version 3. IIBA.