Priorities module (NEW)

Contents: 1 About the Priorities module 2 Access the Priorities module 3 Main features

Contents: 1 About the Priorities module 2 Access the Priorities module 3 Main features

About the Priorities module

Effective prioritization is essential for strategic management. It ensures resources are allocated efficiently and project goals are met on time. In BigPicture, you can go beyond the Priority column and standardize your prioritization process with popular or custom framework templates in the Priorities module.

You can prioritize the following elements:

Tasks (Jira work items)
BigPicture boxes
Goals (OKRs)

To learn more, see the What can be prioritized page.

Access the Priorities module

This module is available in all box types. The Priorities module requires:

BigPicture Enterprise for Jira Cloud

No additional configuration or integration setup between these two apps is required.

Use the module switcher at the top and select Priorities from the dropdown to access the Priorities module.

Main features

The table presents the main features of the Priorities module.

Feature	Description	Screenshot

Feature	Description	Screenshot
Tabs	Switch between tabs to prioritize tasks, boxes, and goals in one place.
List view	Tasks, boxes, and goals appear in the table view together with metrics and the priority score.
Priority matrix	The priority matrix lets you analyze different priority quadrants.
Predefined priority templates	You can use one of the predefined prioritization templates to get you started quicker: ICE RICE Value vs Effort WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First) Quick Wins Important vs Urgent (Eisenhower Matrix) Balanced Scorecard Strategic Alignment Model
Manage templates	Under the Customize button, you can: Customize and duplicate existing prioritization templates Create new prioritization templates Delete prioritization templates
Filter and search	The filtering options differ depending on the tab (Tasks, Boxes, Goals).
Add new prioritization view	You can add and save prioritization views that help you tailor the display to your needs by customizing filters, columns, sorting, and the priority matrix. You can also set a default view for first-time users.
Priority poker	Priority planning poker is a technique that allows everyone on the team to contribute equally to the prioritization process while removing bias. When creating a poker game, you can choose between: Real-time poker Async (offline) poker The priority poker game is NOT available for boxes and goals.
Display priorities on the Gantt task tree	You can put the information about the priority of your tasks in context using the Gantt module. You can add the Priority score column to the Gantt module or use the predefined Priorities column view. Note: Currently, the color coding in the Gantt module is not supported. The grey background of the Priority score is intentional.
Predefined Priorities column view in the Gantt module	Once you’re in the Gantt module, switch to the Priorities column view to track priorities along with the Gantt timeline.
Sort by Priority score in the Gantt module	Sort by the Priority score column in the Gantt module to see the most important tasks or initiatives at the top of the Gantt structure.