# Metrics Impact vs Effort Matrix Template

## Instructions
1. List each metric you've identified from your value stream and business objectives
2. Rate each metric's potential impact (1-5) and implementation effort (1-5)
3. Plot metrics on the matrix using their reference numbers
4. Use the analysis section to plan your measurement strategy

## Metric Evaluation Table
| Ref # | Metric Name | Impact (1-5) | Effort (1-5) | Priority Score |
|-------|-------------|--------------|--------------|----------------|
| 1.    |             |              |              |                |
| 2.    |             |              |              |                |
| 3.    |             |              |              |                |
| 4.    |             |              |              |                |
| 5.    |             |              |              |                |

## Impact vs Effort Matrix
```
High Impact  ^
            |
            |  QUICK WINS          MAJOR PROJECTS
     Impact |  (Do First)          (Plan Carefully)
            |
            |
            |  LOW PRIORITY        FILL-INS
            |  (Consider)          (Do if Resources Allow)
Low Impact  |
            +--------------------------------->
         Low Effort                  High Effort
```

## Scoring Guidelines
### Impact Rating (1-5)
1. Minimal business impact
2. Some impact on team/department
3. Significant department impact
4. Major business area impact
5. Critical strategic impact

### Effort Rating (1-5)
1. Hours to implement
2. Days to implement
3. Weeks to implement
4. Months to implement
5. Major project (quarters+)

### Priority Score
- Calculate: (Impact × 2) - Effort
- Highest possible score: 10
- Lowest possible score: -3

## Analysis & Action Planning

### Quick Wins (High Impact, Low Effort)
1. Metric: ________________
   - Implementation Plan:
   - Timeline:
   - Owner:

2. Metric: ________________
   - Implementation Plan:
   - Timeline:
   - Owner:

### Major Projects (High Impact, High Effort)
1. Metric: ________________
   - Implementation Plan:
   - Timeline:
   - Owner:

2. Metric: ________________
   - Implementation Plan:
   - Timeline:
   - Owner:

### Fill-Ins (Low Impact, High Effort)
1. Metric: ________________
   - Implementation Plan:
   - Timeline:
   - Owner:

### Low Priority (Low Impact, Low Effort)
1. Metric: ________________
   - Implementation Plan:
   - Timeline:
   - Owner:

## Next Steps
1. Immediate Actions (Next 2 Weeks):
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2. Short-term Planning (2-6 Weeks):
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3. Long-term Considerations:
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## Notes & Assumptions
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