prioritization-effort-impact

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you cut through the noise of overwhelming backlogs and decision paralysis by systematically prioritizing items based on their potential impact versus the effort required to implement them.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Effort-Impact Matrix: Visually plots items on a 2x2 grid to categorize them into Quick Wins, Big Bets, Fill-Ins, and Time Sinks.
• Scoring Frameworks: Supports various methods for scoring effort and impact, including custom scales, Fibonacci, and T-shirt sizes.
• Roadmap Sequencing: Provides a clear workflow for ordering tasks, focusing on Quick Wins first, followed by Big Bets.
• Use Case: A product team with 50 feature requests can use this Skill to identify the top 5 'Quick Wins' to implement in the next sprint, and to strategically plan the 'Big Bets' for the upcoming quarter, while clearly identifying and deferring 'Time Sinks'.

Quick Start

Use the prioritization-effort-impact skill to score and plot the following items: 'Add dark mode' (Effort: 2, Impact: 5), 'Rebuild auth system' (Effort: 5, Impact: 4), 'Fix typo in footer' (Effort: 1, Impact: 1).