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Impact–Effort Matrix

List your ideas, rate each on impact and effort, and see them plotted on a 2×2 — quick wins (high impact, low effort) light up green.

When to use it

Prioritising a backlog, a roadmap, or a list of bets. Do the quick wins first, schedule the big projects, and be honest about the low-impact/high-effort work you should just drop. Pair with the Decision Matrix when options need weighted criteria.