How to work with the Priority Matrix

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.

screenshot of the Foxly app with a red circle around the Priority matrix button

The Priority Matrix chart renders automatically 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.

screenshot displaying options in the customize matrix view window

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Time sinks - These tasks take too long to complete, and the value isn't that big. Leave them as last or skip them altogether.
Big projects - These will bring huge value, but they usually require more time and resources. Plan for them properly.
Quick wins - Do these first to bring value and see results in no time! Big value for the lowest effort.
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.