APQC's Measurement and Improvement Priorities Matrix

It can be difficult to decide which improvements and measures to focus on or to include in employee/business scorecards. The Measurement and Improvement Priorities Matrix eliminates much of the bias surrounding prioritization decisions. Those filling out the matrix are required to weight the importance of certain criteria or aspects of the business and then assess how well each improvement or measurement option supports those criteria. The initiatives or measures with the greatest potential impact on the highest priority business objectives will have the top scores and be prioritized for pursuit or inclusion. 

This tool can be used to help decision makers prioritize which improvement projects to pursue and which measures to include on reports or scorecards to track progress.