Impact vs Effort Matrix

The Impact vs. Effort Matrix is a planning tool that helps prioritize tasks based on their importance and the effort required. It plots tasks on a grid with two axes: one for potential benefit (impact) and one for the work involved (effort). High-impact, low-effort tasks are "quick wins" to focus on first. Tasks with high effort and low impact may be reconsidered or deprioritized, while low-impact, high-effort tasks are often left for last or avoided. This matrix helps allocate resources efficiently by identifying the most valuable and achievable tasks.