{"id":7154,"date":"2024-04-11T13:37:17","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T13:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/?p=7154"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:38:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:38:14","slug":"impact-effort-matrix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/impact-effort-matrix\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Impact Effort Matrix for Improved Prioritization"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While there are a lot of prioritization tools and techniques out there, one of the simpler yet incredibly effective ones is the impact effort matrix, also known as the action priority matrix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this text, I\u2019ll walk you through everything you need to know about the impact effort matrix \u2014 what it looks like, how to make one, and when to use it \u2014 as well as provide free downloadable templates to help you get started with effective prioritization immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Matrix-1.webp\" alt=\"Impact Effort Matrix - cover \" class=\"wp-image-16915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Matrix-1.webp 1800w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Matrix-1-600x300.webp 600w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Matrix-1-1110x555.webp 1110w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Matrix-1-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Matrix-1-1536x768.webp 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Matrix-1-18x9.webp 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list key-takeaways\">\n<li>The impact effort matrix is a simple but effective prioritization tool that uses only 2 variables: impact and effort.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-impact, low-effort tasks should take the highest priority, followed by high-impact, high-effort ones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t let low-impact, low-effort tasks tool you into doing them first just because they\u2019re easy to do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The impact effort matrix is not a tool that should be used all the time because it disregards a lot of factors (like urgency) that can impact how you prioritize tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-impact-effort-matrix\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the impact effort matrix?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The impact effort matrix is a prioritization tool that rank-orders tasks using 2 variables<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Impact<\/strong> \u2014 the magnitude of the benefits a task will bring upon completion, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Effort<\/strong> \u2014 how much resources (time, money, manpower, etc.) a task will require.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both variables are further divided into <em>high <\/em>and <em>low<\/em>, bringing the overall number of categories in this matrix to 4:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Low-effort, high-impact<\/strong> \u2014 tasks that will bring the most benefits for the least amount of time and resources. These tasks are also known as \u201ceasy wins\u201d and should be given priority whenever they crop up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-effort, high-impact<\/strong> \u2014 tasks that require a lot of resources, but also reward this investment in kind. \u201cMajor projects\u201d, as they\u2019re sometimes called, should be your focus most of the time, and should only be superseded by \u201ceasy wins\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low-effort, low-impact<\/strong> \u2014 tasks that require few resources, but also don\u2019t bring any substantial benefits. These \u201cfill-in\u201d tasks are perfect for, well, filling in blank spots in your schedule. Just be careful not to prioritize them above any of the high-impact tasks because of their \u201cquick and easy\u201d nature \u2014 they\u2019re not worth it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-effort, low-impact<\/strong> \u2014 tasks that offer horrendous \u201cbang for your buck\u201d \u2014 they will drain your resources without bringing proportional benefits. Also known as \u201cthankless tasks\u201d and \u201ctime-wasters\u201d, these tasks should be altogether avoided if possible or, at the very least, bumped all the way down to the bottom of the priority list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what an empty impact effort grid looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Impact-effort-matrix.png\" alt=\"Impact effort matrix\" class=\"wp-image-7157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Impact-effort-matrix.png 1200w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Impact-effort-matrix-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Impact-effort-matrix-1024x853.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Impact-effort-matrix-768x640.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Impact-effort-matrix-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-use-the-impact-effort-matrix\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use the impact effort matrix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating an impact effort matrix is quite simple and can be broken down into these 4 steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Identify goals<\/strong> \u2014 the first requirement for prioritizing is knowing what your goals are. This means looking beyond the output you\u2019re expected to produce and into the outcome it\u2019s supposed to have.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>List out tasks<\/strong> \u2014 prioritizing an incomplete <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-task-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project task list<\/a> is counterproductive, as you\u2019ll have to revise item placements every time a task you forgot about gets brought up. On the other hand, if you\u2019re a project manager prioritizing an entire project <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/work-breakdown-structure-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work breakdown structure<\/a>, make sure to divide tasks into manageable groups. In <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/agile-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agile<\/a> terms, you could prioritize the <em>stories <\/em>in each <em>epic <\/em>separately and tackle the project (and prioritization) one epic at a time.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assign impact and effort values to each task<\/strong> \u2014 next, simply decide whether each task ranks low or high along the impact and effort axes. Ideally, you\u2019d get the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/project-roles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project team<\/a> together to do this, as their input will be invaluable when assigning the effort values to each task. The impact effort matrix doesn\u2019t inherently rely on any method for this evaluation other than guesstimation, so, for the sake of accuracy, the people doing the work should be the people making the estimates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prioritize accordingly<\/strong> \u2014 now all that\u2019s left is to tackle the tasks in order: easy wins first, then major projects, followed by fill-ins. Avoid time-wasters if you can, if not, do them last. This is what a task list marked for impact and effort looks like in <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a>:\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1113\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tracking-impact-and-effort-values-in-Plaky.png\" alt=\"Tracking impact and effort values in Plaky\" class=\"wp-image-7156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tracking-impact-and-effort-values-in-Plaky.png 2048w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tracking-impact-and-effort-values-in-Plaky-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tracking-impact-and-effort-values-in-Plaky-1024x557.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tracking-impact-and-effort-values-in-Plaky-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tracking-impact-and-effort-values-in-Plaky-1536x835.png 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tracking-impact-and-effort-values-in-Plaky-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tracking impact and effort values in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Traditionally, this prioritization process was done using a physical board, with post-it notes (or some approximation) serving as separate tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The physical placement of a task could indicate higher effort or impact, even within the same category. This way, both the impact and the effort axes could serve as a spectrum ranging from low to high, rather than just binary descriptors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"impact-effort-matrix-template\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact effort matrix template<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Provided below is a simple Google Doc impact effort matrix template that you can use with minimal effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s essentially 4 tables arranged to mimic the layout of the 2&#215;2 impact effort matrix.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1602\" height=\"1506\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Impact-effort-matrix-PDF.png\" alt=\"Impact effort matrix PDF\" class=\"wp-image-7161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Impact-effort-matrix-PDF.png 1602w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Impact-effort-matrix-PDF-300x282.png 300w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Impact-effort-matrix-PDF-1024x963.png 1024w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Impact-effort-matrix-PDF-768x722.png 768w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Impact-effort-matrix-PDF-1536x1444.png 1536w, https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Impact-effort-matrix-PDF-13x12.png 13w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1602px) 100vw, 1602px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Download: <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1ysOJF5zGXMvMQ-yVE_K69giRDkfMHt-9t-wOsZmTAss\/copy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Docs<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/11MQYAWMZviIPoSWdSzUHoULjmGjJ-wqyCgaHLSNnt_k\/copy#gid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Sheets<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Plaky-Impact-Effort-Matrix-Template.xlsx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Plaky-Impact-Effort-Matrix-Template.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Excel<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Plaky-Impact-Effort-Matrix-Template.docx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Plaky-Impact-Effort-Matrix-Template.docx\">Microsoft Word<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Plaky-Impact-Effort-Matrix-Template-black-and-white.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Plaky-Impact-Effort-Matrix-Template.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-use-the-impact-effort-matrix\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why use the impact effort matrix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a decision-making tool, the impact effort matrix is a simple way to ensure that you\u2019re getting the best return on investment on the resources you put into a task.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to task prioritization, the impact effort matrix is also useful when <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-prioritization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prioritizing projects<\/a>. The process is entirely the same, just switch out \u201ctask\u201d for \u201cproject\u201d and you\u2019re good to go. When prioritizing projects, you have more liberty to completely ignore the time-wasters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep things simpler (and less wordy), I\u2019ll refer to tasks in my explanations and examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-default pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5 pb-lg-4 pr-0\" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Free project management software            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Set up your task lists in no time and track progress using Plaky by CAKE.com.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/gantt-chart-software\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid px-lg-0\" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-to-use-the-impact-effort-matrix\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to use the impact effort matrix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its simple nature, the impact effort matrix can be applied in a variety of situations. Here are some examples of when you should use this matrix to prioritize tasks or projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"when-you-want-to-increase-customer-value-and-satisfaction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When you want to increase customer value and satisfaction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>impact <\/em>side of the impact effort matrix invites you to put yourself in the customer\u2019s shoes and evaluate tasks and projects based on the impact they will have on customer satisfaction, value, or experience. This, in turn, enables you to deliver more value to the customer through effective prioritization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may sound obvious, but tend to analyze tasks and projects from our perspective, asking questions like \u201chow much time will this take,\u201d or \u201chow difficult will this be to implement,\u201d without keeping the customer\u2019s perspective in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"when-you-need-to-make-the-most-of-your-resources\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When you need to make the most of your resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fewer resources you have, the smarter you have to be about spending them. The impact effort matrix helps you get the best return on your investment by always pointing you in the direction of the most impactful tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also a great tool to turn to when projects have to be reevaluated after experiencing scope creep \u2014 here the matrix can help you decide which features to continue developing and which to give up on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"when-you-want-to-boost-productivity-and-eliminate-distractions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When you want to boost productivity and eliminate distractions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If a task is high-effort and low-impact, we naturally gravitate away from it. After all, who wants to work hard for little benefit?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, tasks that are both low-effort and low-impact are deceptively dangerous. I like to call these tasks <em>distractions <\/em>\u2014 it\u2019s the \u201cit\u2019ll only take a minute\u201d situation you\u2019ve likely found yourself in when you\u2019re working on something more important.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add the <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2012\/08\/the-planning-fallacy-and-the-i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">planning fallacy<\/a> \u2014 the phenomenon that states that we are likely to both underestimate time and overestimate our abilities \u2014 and you can see how even tasks that should be low-effort can easily end up taking much longer than we initially estimated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"when-you-want-to-align-team-members-toward-a-shared-goal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When you want to align team members toward a shared goal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact effort matrix forces you to explicitly state what your goals are and then find ways of achieving them through prioritization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Provided the whole team is part of this process, it means that everyone will be on the same page regarding what\u2019s important and how to prioritize it, which helps in avoiding implicit <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/project-assumptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project assumptions<\/a> and prevents the <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/learn\/project-management\/risk-in-project-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project risks<\/a> associated with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"when-you-need-to-fix-a-concrete-problem\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When you need to fix a concrete problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily interpret the impact axis of this matrix as denoting \u201c<em>does this fix my problem<\/em>\u201d.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High-impact items (be they tasks, projects, or anything else) do fix your problem, low-impact ones don\u2019t.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then it\u2019s only a matter of ordering the high-impact solutions according to effort. This is a pragmatic approach to both fixing issues mid-project, choosing projects, or even addressing issues in your personal life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"container plaky-gradient-features pt-5 ps-lg-5 z-0 mb-5 pb-lg-4 \" >\n    <div class=\"d-flex flex-column flex-lg-row align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-between gap-1 gap-lg-5\">\n        <div class=\"banner-text text-center text-lg-start text-white\">\n            <span class=\"translation-block lh-1 fs-16 text-white\">\n                Free project management software            <\/span>\n            <p class=\"translation-block mw-300 fs-12 mb-2\">Take control of your team's workload and achieve better project results with Plaky by CAKE.com.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"cta-btns pt-4 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center justify-content-lg-start gap-4 mb-4 mb-lg-0\">\n                <a aria-label=\"Sign up\" href=\"https:\/\/app.plaky.com\/signup\" class=\"btn rounded py-1 px-2 fs-12 btn-light\">\n                    Sign up                <\/a>\n                                <a aria-label=\"Learn more\" class=\"text-white px-2 fs-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\">\n                    Learn more                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Plaky logo\" media=\"(min-width: 998px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"max-w-350 img-fluid \" src=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/features.png\" alt=\"Plaky screenshot\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-not-to-use-the-impact-effort-matrix\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When not to use the impact effort matrix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For all its benefits, the impact effort matrix is not a one-size-fits-all solution to every <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/what-is-task-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">task management<\/a> or prioritization challenge you may face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For starters, it only uses 2 variables, and these variables won\u2019t (and shouldn\u2019t) be the determining factors whenever you prioritize anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, you\u2019ll also want to take <em>urgency <\/em>into account, in which case the <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/eisenhower-matrix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eisenhower matrix<\/a>, which evaluates tasks based on urgency and importance, is more useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact effort matrix is also more useful for organizations when deciding between different projects or teams when prioritizing tasks or features than it is for individuals when going about their day-to-day jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"prioritize-tasks-with-plaky-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prioritize tasks with Plaky by CAKE.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another downside to using the impact effort matrix (or at least the physical version or a Google Docs template) is that it leaves your workflow documentation scattered across multiple sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to avoid this is to use task management software like Plaky to manage your entire workload, prioritization included.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What is Plaky\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yvgAiR5GM6Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In Plaky by CAKE.com, you can make custom statuses for any task and sort all tasks in a given category according to these statuses. 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