Priority Matrix

The Priority Matrix is a scatter plot that positions each Jira issue on two scoring axes, providing a visual quadrant-based view for prioritisation decisions.

Opening the Priority Matrix

Backlog Prioritization → Backlog Table → click the Matrix view button (top-right toolbar)

Reading the Matrix

Each dot on the scatter plot represents one Jira issue. The position is determined by the two selected scoring metrics (or the computed Score).

Quadrants are a fixed 50/50 split of the plotted range and are labeled generically based on your axis choices (e.g. "Low Effort, High Value") - not with fixed names like "Quick Wins" or "Big Bets." The quadrant divider lines are not draggable.

Hovering and Inspecting Issues

• Hover over any dot to see a tooltip with issue key, title, and metric values
• Click a dot to open a detail panel with the full issue score breakdown

Customising the Matrix

1. Click Matrix Settings (gear icon in the top-right of the matrix)
2. Set X Axis and Y Axis - any numeric metric from the active scoring template, or the computed Score
3. Optionally set bubble size, color-by (status category, assignee, issue type, or parent), and point label (key, summary, score, or none)
4. Click Apply

Common Axis Combinations:

Filtering in Matrix View

All filters applied in the Backlog Table carry over to the Matrix view. You can also add filters directly in Matrix view using the filter bar.

Returning to Table View

Click the Table view button (top-right toolbar) to return to the tabular Backlog Table.

Tips

• Use the Priority Matrix alongside the table - patterns visible in the scatter plot (clusters, outliers) are often invisible in a sorted list
• Remember the quadrant split is a fixed 50/50 of the plotted range and can't be dragged - choose axes where a straight midpoint split is meaningful for your data
• Save a matrix view configuration via Save View for reuse in recurring prioritisation sessions