

On the top right are the Major Projects: Activities that provide long term returns but may be more complex to execute.

On the top left are the Quick Wins: Activities that give the best return based on the effort. Now that the matrix is filled it should be help to make a decision about what to focus on next. Tip: Ask and double check if everyone is on board with the current board Step 5: Decide Have a final comparing look between the positions of all post-its and and readjust if necessary. Do this until all post its are sorted on the whole matrix. Take the next Post-it on the horizontal line and repeat step 3. Start with the post-it at the left and ask the participants to tell you how high or low this activity or idea should be placed among the impact scale.

Tip: Compare the effort with the post-its that are already sorted and adjust position if necessary Step 3: Impact Scale Tip: Ask the participants to ignore the impact for now and only focus on the effort. Do this until all post its are sorted on the effort scale. Place another Post-it in the centre of the matrix and repeat Step 1. How much effort do they think is required on a scale from 0 to 10? Tip: Encourage them to think about time, money, resources, and capacity will be needed to achieve the desired outcome. Ask the participants to first focus on the horizontal effort scale. Take the first post-it and put it in the centre of the matrix. In this exercise you as the Facilitator will move the post-its on the matrix and ask the group to help you where to locate the right spot on the matrix. Each option should be written on one post-it. For this exercise you should have ideas, activities or options ready that you would like to prioritise.
