Meeting Tools to Get Started - 1 Prioritisation Matrix

Remember the Eisenhower matrix? The 2x2 prioritisation matrix is often used to evaluate and prioritise ideas – so that you can make decisions as a team.

It can be done in solo, groups of 2-10 or even 10+, with a time spent of 30 to 60 minutes.

2x2s provide a visual way for teams to build shared understanding and make collective decisions for moving ideas forward. Use this activity to evaluate and prioritize new ideas, strategic directions, ideal target audiences and more.

A sample is shown below:

https://www.lucidmeetings.com/glossary/2x2-matrix

Methodology:

PREPARE -

* Gather your ideas

LEAD -

* Introduce what the team will be doing and why

* Determine an initial set of criteria for sorting and prioritizing:

Round 1 - Sort, share and discuss

Round 2 - Re-sort along even more relevant criteria

* Reflection and next steps

TIPS:

a) Do multiple X-Y axis pairings.

b) Be consistent with formatting.

c) Have different groups do the same sorting.

Tools Needed:

Video Conference Platform Virtual Whiteboard, i.e. Mural, or other shared document platform (optional)

Pairs Well with:

Dot Voting Project North Star Conducting a Brainstorm