Overview
The value versus effort matrix helps teams to visualise and communicate ideas or priorities by mapping them over two axes on scales of High to Low.
The tool
This tool relies on quadrants for visualisation.
When to use it
During the develop phase of your service design activity.
How to use it
Gather the most popular ideas you have created for solutions to your problem (you may wish to use post-it notes for this task).
Place your ideas onto the matrix, plotting and prioritising them as required.
If you are using this tool in a collaborative environment, this will require your group to discuss the ideas and to reach consensus on where they should go.