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Impact Urgency Priority Matrix

The Impact Urgency Priority Matrix is a tool that helps categorize an organization's work items based on their potential impact and urgency [1].

High ImpactMedium ImpactLow Impact
High Urgency1 - Critical2 - High3 - Moderate
Medium Urgency2 - High3 - Moderate4 - Low
Low Urgency3 - Moderate4 - Low4 - Low

Urgency - time sensitivity

High - can no longer perform primary work functions

Medium - work functions impaired, work around in place

Low - inconvenient

Impact - scope

High - system wide, business unit, department, location

Medium - multiple users, team, or workgroup

Low - single user

References

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priority_Matrix