Project Priority Worksheet (QUALITATIVE)
Evaluate and prioritize projects with a structured, qualitative framework. Using five evaluation categories and clear interpretive criteria, this worksheet provides a clear, defensible way to determine project priority—strengthening sequencing decisions, alignment, and capacity planning.
Focus your portfolio on the initiatives that deliver the greatest impact
The PMplicity® Project Priority Worksheet (Qualitative) helps teams compare proposed projects and understand their strategic contribution. Built for practical intake and planning, it highlights the factors that matter most—strategic alignment, regulation and compliance, financial impact, risks, and urgency—so teams can quickly see where each initiative stands.
Effective prioritization strengthens Organizational Project Management (OPM) by improving how organizations choose and sequence the projects that best support their strategic objectives. By standardizing how proposals are assessed, the worksheet reduces unstructured debate, surfaces strengths and trade‑offs, improves cross‑functional visibility, and ensures limited capacity is directed toward the initiatives that advance organizational goals
The worksheet also supports downstream planning by clarifying which initiatives should move forward first and where resources should be allocated. Whether used during intake, annual planning, or portfolio review, it helps maintain a clear view of the project pipeline and enables prioritization decisions made with strategic intent.
What's Included
- Interactive Project Priority Worksheet — with built‑in interpretive criteria for evaluating proposed initiatives
- Comprehensive Worksheet Brief — with guidance on applying the evaluation framework, selecting ratings, and override considerations
- Bonus Instructor Notes — for instructors adopting the Project Management B.A.S.I.C.S. book