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Matrix / Quadrant diagram

2×2 prioritization matrices, 3×3 talent grids, heatmaps, and correlation tables with built-in templates for Eisenhower, BCG, Ansoff, impact-effort, RICE, 9-box, Johari Window, and risk matrices. Used by product managers, executives, consultants, and HR teams for prioritization, portfolio analysis, and talent review.

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Matrix — Q2 Initiatives Matrix diagram (eisenhower template), quadrant mode, 6 point(s) Q2 Initiatives Schedule Do First Delete Delegate Urgent Not Urgent Not Important Important Fix checkout bug · (0.15, 0.85) · size 3 Fix checkout bug Rewrite onboarding · (0.70, 0.80) · size 4 Rewrite onboarding Update docs · (0.20, 0.35) · size 2 Update docs Refactor auth · (0.75, 0.30) · size 3 Refactor auth Add dark mode · (0.80, 0.45) · size 2 Add dark mode SEO audit · (0.30, 0.60) · size 2 SEO audit
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8 built-in templates + fully custom axes. Points positioned by (x, y) coordinates on a 0–1 scale.


Built-in templates

matrix eisenhower      # Urgent/Important 2×2
matrix impact-effort   # Impact/Effort 2×2
matrix rice            # Reach×Impact/Effort 2×2
matrix bcg             # Market Share/Growth (BCG) 2×2
matrix ansoff          # Products/Markets 2×2
matrix johari          # Johari Window 2×2
matrix 9-box           # Performance/Potential 3×3
matrix risk-matrix     # Likelihood/Severity heatmap 5×5

Just use a template name — axes and quadrant labels are pre-configured.


Custom quadrant matrix

matrix "Feature Prioritization"
x-axis: Low Value → High Value
y-axis: Low Effort → High Effort

quadrant Q1 "Quick Wins"
quadrant Q2 "Strategic Bets"
quadrant Q3 "Avoid"
quadrant Q4 "Fill-ins"

"Dark mode" at (0.8, 0.25) size: 3
"API v2" at (0.75, 0.85) size: 5 highlight: true
"Fix login bug" at (0.9, 0.15) size: 4 highlight: true
"Update FAQ" at (0.2, 0.1) size: 1

Axis syntax

x-axis: Low Cost → High Cost      # → or ->
y-axis: Low Impact → High Impact  # left label → right label
y-axis: Rare ↑ Certain            # ↑ for vertical

Reversed axis (right-to-left): use or <-:

x-axis: High Share ← Low Share    # BCG convention

Points

"Label" at (x, y)
"Label" at (x, y) size: 4 category: infra color: #E53935 highlight: true
PropertyValuesMeaning
x, y0.0 – 1.0Position (0,0 = bottom-left, 1,1 = top-right)
sizenumberBubble radius weight (default 3)
categorytextColor group for legend
colorhexOverride bubble color
shapecircle | square | triangle | diamondBubble shape
highlighttrueEmphasize this point
notequoted textTooltip annotation

Heatmap mode

matrix heatmap 4x4 "Skill Matrix"
rows: [Strategy, Execution, Communication, Technical]
cols: [Junior, Mid, Senior, Staff]

cell (0,0) level: weak
cell (1,0) level: medium
cell (2,0) level: strong
cell (3,1) level: strong
cell (0,3) value: 9

Cell levels: strong (3), medium (2), weak (1) — or set value: directly.


Correlation matrix

matrix correlation 4x4 "Product Metrics Correlation"
rows: [DAU, Retention, Revenue, NPS]
cols: [DAU, Retention, Revenue, NPS]

cell (0,0) value: 1
cell (1,0) value: 0.82
cell (2,0) value: 0.54
cell (3,0) value: 0.71

Config options

config:
  quadrantBg: true          # colored quadrant backgrounds
  gridLines: true           # grid overlay
  axisArrows: true          # arrows on axes
  showCounts: true          # always show counts
  bubbleScale: area         # area | radius
  legendPosition: bottom-right  # bottom-right | bottom-left | none

Examples

BCG portfolio analysis

matrix bcg "Product Portfolio"

"ChatBot Pro" at (0.8, 0.85) size: 5 category: saas highlight: true
"Analytics Suite" at (0.7, 0.3) size: 4 category: saas
"Legacy CRM" at (0.2, 0.2) size: 6 category: legacy
"New Mobile App" at (0.35, 0.8) size: 3 category: mobile

9-box talent review

matrix 9-box "Engineering Team — H1 Review"

"Alex K." at (0.9, 0.9) size: 3 highlight: true
"Jordan L." at (0.5, 0.8) size: 3
"Sam R." at (0.9, 0.5) size: 3
"Priya N." at (0.3, 0.6) size: 3
"Marcus W." at (0.6, 0.5) size: 3
"Casey T." at (0.2, 0.2) size: 3

Custom risk assessment

matrix "Project Risk Assessment"
x-axis: Negligible → Severe
y-axis: Rare → Certain

quadrant Q1 "Monitor"
quadrant Q2 "Mitigate"
quadrant Q3 "Accept"
quadrant Q4 "Escalate"

"Vendor delay" at (0.45, 0.7) size: 4 highlight: true
"Scope creep" at (0.55, 0.8) size: 5 highlight: true
"Security breach" at (0.85, 0.35) size: 4
"Team turnover" at (0.6, 0.4) size: 3
"Budget overrun" at (0.5, 0.65) size: 3