- plot impact vs effort It helps individuals or teams focus on high-value, low-effort activities and avoid wasting resources on low-impact, high-effort tasks. 1. Quick Wins (High Impact, Low Effort) • These are high-priority tasks or projects that deliver significant benefits with minimal effort. • Example: Sending a thank-you email to donors or automating a simple workflow. 2. Major Projects (High Impact, High Effort) • These are valuable tasks but require significant investment in time or resources. • Example: Launching a new program or developing a long-term strategic plan. 3. Fill-Ins (Low Impact, Low Effort) • These are “nice-to-have” tasks that don’t require much effort but also don’t provide significant value. • Example: Updating a minor webpage or attending a low-impact meeting. 4. Time Wasters (Low Impact, High Effort) • These are tasks that require a lot of effort but provide little value and should often be avoided. • Example: Pursuing a complex process with minimal returns. ## See also - [[PICK Chart]]