A simple head-to-head way to create executable order, capture the why, and move fast.
I used to hit the same wall most executive leaders do. Every quarter we’d walk into planning with more work than people. Every strategy had a sponsor. Every initiative promised value. We’d leave with notes and a bigger parking lot, not an executable priority list.
What we changed
So we built Metagyre’s Pairwise Prioritization Canvas.
Now we walk out with one prioritized list people can repeat, an order that fits our capacity, and the recorded reasons so managers can carry the message without us in the room. The canvas replaces politics with a clean decision structure.
When to use it
Use Metagyre’s Pairwise Prioritization Canvas for:
- Quarterly or half-year strategy planning.
- After major budget or commitment shifts.
- When two leaders need the same team and you need a fast call.
Quick real-world example
Six credit union executives. Fifty minutes. Criteria were regulatory risk, member impact, operational lift, and pre-work for future initiatives.
BSA and AML remediation went first. Dispute automation second. The call center upgrade moved to the next window. Not perfect for anyone. Clear for everyone. Work started that week.
Try it
Grab your copy of Metagyre’s Pairwise Prioritization Canvas. It includes a short instruction set and facilitation tips. Drop in your initiatives and run it in your next session.
Need help on the first run? Connect with Metagyre and we’ll get you to a ranked list in one session.
After you set priorities, explore how a project and program delivery (PPD) structure enables execution of your ordered initiatives and frees you from micro managing the work.
