Project Prioritization Planner
Free Project Prioritization Template — Identify High-Impact Projects Faster!
Struggling to manage too many project ideas at once? Our Free Project Prioritization Tool helps you cut through the noise and focus on high-impact projects. Built around a proven Effort vs. Impact Matrix, this Idea Funnel framework allows teams to evaluate, prioritize, and execute the right initiatives fast.
Why Prioritization Matters
Struggling to manage too many project ideas at once?
High-performing teams don’t just collect ideas, they focus on executing the best ones. That is where our Idea Funnel Framework comes in.
Use it to:
- “Evaluate project impact vs. effort”
- “Align work with strategy goals”
- “Improve team productivity & focus”
- “Cut through noise and act with clarity”
What is Included in the Free Project Prioritization Tool Template
This free Project Prioritization Tool includes:
- A downloadable Effort vs Impact Matrix
- Editable worksheet for scoring project ideas
- A structured Idea Funnel Template for ranking initiatives
- Idea for Lean, Agile, and Continuous Improvement teams
Designed by experts in project portfolio management & continuous improvement.
How the Effort vs Impact Matrix Works
- List your improvement ideas
- Score by effort & impact (1-5 scale)
- Plot on the matrix – see priorities clearly
- Focus on high-impact, low-effort wins
Include a simple 2×2 chart mockup showing High/Low Effort vs. High/Low Impact
“The job of the leader is to say YES to the few, and WAIT to the many.” – Gwendolyn Galsworth
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” -Maya Angelou
Share this resource with anyone you want to inspire to be part of a continuous improvement initiative.
Companies with successful Continuous Improvement programs can stay ahead of market changes and can accomplish virtually any objective they set a plan toward. These dominant companies can lead their industries in financial performance, customer satisfaction, product quality, and employee engagement. Teams that use a project prioritization process are more likely to meet deadlines, reduce wasted effort, and improve ROI. The Free Project Prioritization Tool helps leaders visualize and choose high-value projects with minimal effort. Whether you are leading a startup or an enterprise team, this Effort vs Impact Matrix is your shortcut to smarter decisions.