What is a PICK matrix?
A PICK matrix (Possible, Implement, Challenge, Kill) is a visual tool used in production, logistics, quality and similar management processes. The PICK matrix is often visually represented as a table with 4 categories related to each letter of the acronym:
● “Possible” items have the potential to improve the process or end result.
● “Implement” items have been decided to be implemented.
● “Challenge” items require careful consideration before deciding whether or not to implement.
● “Kill” items have been deemed unnecessary or ineffective and should be removed from the process.
Each item is placed along the following 2 axes:
● A horizontal axis defines the level of difficulty to achieve
● A vertical axis defines the benefit
The PICK matrix is a simple but effective visual tool for organizing and prioritizing tasks and items to be managed within a production or management process. It allows you to prioritize tasks and quickly identify the items that have the greatest potential for improvement.
● “Possible” items have the potential to improve the process or end result.
● “Implement” items have been decided to be implemented.
● “Challenge” items require careful consideration before deciding whether or not to implement.
● “Kill” items have been deemed unnecessary or ineffective and should be removed from the process.
Each item is placed along the following 2 axes:
● A horizontal axis defines the level of difficulty to achieve
● A vertical axis defines the benefit
The PICK matrix is a simple but effective visual tool for organizing and prioritizing tasks and items to be managed within a production or management process. It allows you to prioritize tasks and quickly identify the items that have the greatest potential for improvement.
Why is a PICK matrix used?
The PICK matrix is often used to help make decisions by evaluating different possible options in terms of their feasibility and level of difficulty.
Using this matrix, decision makers can evaluate each option in terms of feasibility and difficulty, and choose the best option based on their priorities and available resources.
Who uses a PICK matrix?
It can be used by anyone involved in decision making and strategic planning. Anyone looking to evaluate different options and make informed decisions can use the PICK Matrix in any industry or department.
How to set up a PICK matrix board in iObeya?
In iObeya, it’s easy to set up an PICK matrix board:
1. Enter your room, then click Configure the room at the bottom right of the screen.
2. Add a blank board to your room.
3. Select the PICK matrix board background from the background catalog.
4. Add in your tool dock a new set of Notes and rename them according to the different categories and some free text.
5. Your board is now ready to be used.
1. Enter your room, then click Configure the room at the bottom right of the screen.
2. Add a blank board to your room.
3. Select the PICK matrix board background from the background catalog.
4. Add in your tool dock a new set of Notes and rename them according to the different categories and some free text.
5. Your board is now ready to be used.
Pro Tips on how to set up a PICK matrix
Before making a PICK matrix it is important to clearly define your objective. Use the axes to evaluate each option in terms of feasibility and difficulty. It is important to return to your matrix regularly to update your plans or decisions.
