Weighted Decision Matrix

href="http://deseng.ryerson.ca/dokuwiki/design:weighted_decision_matrix" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Weighted Decision Matrix. A weighted decision matrix is a tool used to compare alternatives with respect to multiple criteria of different levels of importance. It can be used to rank all the alternatives relative to a “fixed” reference and thus create a partial order fo the alternatives. class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1044" src="http://moha.studio/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/f0199-01.jpg" alt="" width="1051" height="1066" />

• Identify and prioritize the most promising opportunities from multiple design concepts
• It creates a forum for conversation and shared decision-making and can help overcome the common biases on multidisciplinary teams.
• The underlying concept is simple but powerful: the matrix ranks potential design opportunities against key success criteria.
• The “criteria” represents the primary measures of product success rated on a scale, as defined by the product team and organizational stakeholders.
• A listing of “opportunities” represents the design ideas that elicit the most serious interest from the team.
• Once there is an agreed upon recommended list, another creative “deep dive” can now refocus on newly agreed-upon design ideas.
• The method provides a structured process for team conversations, shifting decision-making to a process grounded in success criteria, not personal opinions.