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The Priority Matrix is a tool that helps you visualize and split issues into different Priority quadrants.

How to access the Priority matrix

From the project menu, click Priority matrix.

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The Priority Matrix chart is automatically rendered on the page, but you can customize the view. Click Customize matrix view to see the options.

Field

Options

Description

x-axis
y-axis
Bubble size

  • Impact

  • Ease

  • Confidence

  • Score

You can change the values of the x- and y-axis, and also what characteristic determines bubble size.

Color

  • Status category

  • Issue type

  • Parent

  • Assignee

You change what field sets the color groups. Click Legend in the bottom-right to see what’s what.

Label

  • No labels

  • Issue key

This turns the issue key label on or off.

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To edit the quadrant name, click the name and enter the new quadrant name.

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Click any issue in the priority matrix to open that issue. If there is more than one issue on a bubble, clicking it will open all tickets for that bubble.

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To flip the x- and y-axis values, click the axis label.

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There is also a list view of priority quadrants available below the Priority chart.

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The meaning of quadrants changes depending on the metrics you use. Here is an example of a priority matrix using Value and Effort metrics.

The Value vs Effort Priority matrix

For example, by using Value related metrics on X-axes and Effort related metrics on Y-axes, you can define these four Priority quadrants:

  1. Time sinks - These tasks take too long to complete, and the value isn't that big. Leave them as last or skip them altogether.

  2. Big projects - These will bring huge value, but they usually require more time and resources. Plan for them properly.

  3. Quick wins - Do these first to bring value and see results in no time! Big value for the lowest effort.

  4. Fill-ins - Do these in your spare time. They won't require too much time so you can do them while you're waiting in between tasks.

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