Problem Prioritization Desk / Action kit
Problem prioritization & evidence matrix template
Compare problems using evidence, impact, reach, and effort to investigate.
Made for small product teams choosing what to address next.
Price and availability
Catalog price: $9 USD
One-time purchase · No subscription
- FilesZIP with five editable Markdown documents, an offline HTML workbook, a reading edition. A worked example is included.
- To useExtract the ZIP. Open the workbook in a current desktop browser; edit Markdown in a text editor. No account needed for the workbook or Markdown files.
- LicenseUse for your own or client work; do not redistribute the original templates or tools. Full terms.
- SupportProduct questions and corrections by email; no custom implementation or professional review. 14-day refund policy.
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The task
What you'll make
A reasoned priority choice showing evidence, criteria, and tradeoffs.
Gather before you start
- Candidate problems
- Supporting observations
- Constraints
Mark missing information so you can check it before using your work.
When to skip this kit
- You need a native Excel, Canva, or Word template. This download contains Markdown documents and an offline HTML workbook.
- You need autosave or cloud sync. Export Markdown or save a backup before closing the offline workbook.
- You need someone to complete the work. These are worksheets to fill in yourself.
Read the first worksheet below to see whether its questions help with your task.
Included files
What's inside
- 01Problem statements
- 02Evidence register
- 03Comparison criteria
- 04Tradeoff discussion
- 05Decision note
Each document has instructions, questions, and space for your answers. The final document includes a common mistake to check for before using your work.
Your completion check
The chosen priority is explained through the user problem and evidence, not the loudest stakeholder.
Before you finish
Check this before you use it
Numerical scores disguise weak or incompatible evidence.
Explain the reason behind scores and test whether the order changes.
Use the final worksheet to record what needs fixing and what you still need to check.
Free worksheet
Start with worksheet one
Problem statements
Jump to a section
Worksheet 1 of 5. Problem statements Project: {{project}} Prepared by: {{business}} Review with: {{contact}} Target: {{deadline}}
Instructions
Rewrite feature requests as situations where someone cannot achieve a goal.
Worked example, fictional
Context: A team has requests for new features but also a recurring failure in account setup. Completed response: Add a tutorial becomes new users cannot complete account setup unaided.
Your decision
Does each statement describe a problem rather than a preferred solution? My answer: [ ] Source and date: [ ] Still to check: [ ] Next action, owner, and due date: [ ]
Before moving on
[ ] My answer uses my own facts. [ ] I have marked anything I still need to check.
Next worksheet: Evidence register.
Before you start
- Candidate problems: [Source or notes]
- Supporting observations: [Source or notes]
- Constraints: [Source or notes]
What you will make
A reasoned priority choice showing evidence, criteria, and tradeoffs.
View plain worksheet text
Worksheet 1 of 5. Problem statements
Project: {{project}}
Prepared by: {{business}}
Review with: {{contact}}
Target: {{deadline}}
Instructions
Rewrite feature requests as situations where someone cannot achieve a goal.
Worked example, fictional
Context: A team has requests for new features but also a recurring failure in account setup.
Completed response: Add a tutorial becomes new users cannot complete account setup unaided.
Your decision
Does each statement describe a problem rather than a preferred solution?
My answer: [ ]
Source and date: [ ]
Still to check: [ ]
Next action, owner, and due date: [ ]
Before moving on
[ ] My answer uses my own facts.
[ ] I have marked anything I still need to check.
Next worksheet: Evidence register.
Before you start
- Candidate problems: [Source or notes]
- Supporting observations: [Source or notes]
- Constraints: [Source or notes]
What you will make
A reasoned priority choice showing evidence, criteria, and tradeoffs.This is the complete first worksheet from the current edition. The full kit adds the remaining four documents, a worked scenario, and the offline editing workbook.
Before you choose
What should I have ready for this kit?
Bring candidate problems, supporting observations, constraints. Mark anything you still need to check.
How do I know the work is finished?
A reasoned priority choice showing evidence, criteria, and tradeoffs. Check your answers against the original records and note anything unresolved before sharing your work.
Does it include a spreadsheet or native app template?
No. You receive editable Markdown documents and an offline HTML workbook. These are not native Excel, Canva, Notion, or Word templates. Extract the whole ZIP before opening the HTML files. Mobile file managers may not run local scripts; the text files and reading edition remain available.
Will this do the work for me?
The kit supplies structure, questions, and examples. You provide the facts, make the decisions, and adapt the finished output. You are responsible for checking the finished work. Custom implementation and professional review are not included.
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