Decision Matrix
Core Method
Collected by Google
A Decision Matrix is a Design Sprint method that helps a team evaluate ideas based on a set of specific criteria most useful to the goals of the Sprint. This is a useful method to deploy when the team is unable to reach a clear consensus with a Dot Vote. The matrix is a simple table or diagram and most commonly compares user impact versus implementation effort. Ideally, you want ideas that are either high impact/low effort or high impact/high effort.
STATS
Time
30 mins
Activity
Group
Sprint Type
All
Directions
- Select the most useful criteria for evaluating your ideas
- For example, if you are looking at impact for effort, Label the Y axis (left) as “Impact” with “High Impact” at the top of the axis and “Low Impact” at the bottom
- Label the X axis (bottom) as “Effort” with “Low Effort” on the left and “High Effort” on the right
- As a group, plot all your ideas along these two axes, discussing which ideas fall into the high impact/low effort and high impact/high effort ranges
- Once your matrix is mapped, remove any low impact ideas (whether low or high effort) and vote again. You can always capture the ideas in a document for a later date
