--- title: "Priorities module" canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/SPM/1918829653/Priorities%20module" format: markdown --- > Macro (aura-html) > Macro (excerpt-include) # Priorities module (old navigation)
Click to expand the guide ## About the Priorities module Effective prioritization is essential for strategic management. It ensures resources are allocated efficiently and project goals are met on time. In BigPicture, you can go beyond the Priority column and standardize your prioritization process with popular or custom framework templates in the **Priorities module**. You can prioritize the following elements: - **Tasks **(Jira work items) - **BigPicture boxes** - **Goals **(OKRs) To learn more, see the [https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/2192869707](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/2192869707) page. See the overview video about the Priorities module below. ## Access the Priorities module This module is available in all [box types](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918830000). The Priorities module requires: - BigPicture Enterprise for Jira Cloud No additional configuration or integration setup between these two apps is required. Use the **module switcher** at the top and select **Priorities** from the dropdown to access the Priorities module. ![Screenshot of the Priorities module. ](media://72633176-04d7-46a3-be89-a4573404d89b) ## Main features The table presents the main features of the Priorities module. | **Feature** | **Description** | **Screenshot** | | --- | --- | --- | | [Tabs](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/2192869707) | Switch between tabs to prioritize tasks, boxes, and goals in one place. | ![Screenshot of the tabs available in the Priorities module. ](media://c3d7b2ff-912d-41ac-b5c1-81e963f7a62f) | | [List view](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918834181) | Tasks, boxes, and goals appear in the table view together with metrics and the priority score. | ![Screenshot of the List view in the Priorities module.](media://aac455a9-2e60-4b0a-8d10-04f6f0502557) | | [Priority matrix](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918801162) | The priority matrix lets you analyze different priority quadrants. | ![Screenshot of the Priority matrix in the Priorities module.](media://e5b33a55-f1b8-43d4-bc95-b7201fda7c93) | | [Predefined priority templates](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918766042) | You can use one of the predefined prioritization templates to get you started quicker:
- ICE - RICE - Value vs Effort - WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First) - Quick Wins - Important vs Urgent (Eisenhower Matrix) - Balanced Scorecard - Strategic Alignment Model | ![Screenshot of predefined templates available in the Priorities module.](media://a7f87102-d536-40e3-9b96-509a606f91cd) | | Manage templates | Under the **Customize** button, you can:
- [Customize and duplicate existing prioritization templates](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918506780) - [Create new prioritization templates](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918506690) - [Delete prioritization templates](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918767480) | ![Screenshot of the Customize button in the Priorities module.](media://30aeb845-4bcb-4ddb-857c-1ff99032f2ec) | | [Filter and search](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918539227) | The filtering options differ depending on the tab (Tasks, Boxes, Goals). | ![Screenshot of the filtering options in the Priorities module.](media://b58500e0-2f01-473f-a1f7-92723ae70ca0) | | [Add new prioritization view](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918799829) | You can add and save prioritization views that help you tailor the display to your needs by customizing filters, columns, sorting, and the priority matrix. You can also set a default view for first-time users. | ![Screenshot of adding new prioritization view in the Priorities module.](media://7bb74a0e-a9f1-4cb8-81b4-a1b362615fed) | | [Priority poker](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918407173) | Priority planning poker is a technique that allows everyone on the team to contribute equally to the prioritization process while removing bias.
When creating a poker game, you can choose between:
- [Real-time poker](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918801308) - [Async (offline) poker](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918538495)
> ℹ️ The priority poker game is NOT available for boxes and goals. | ![Screenshot of the priority poker game in the Priorities module.](media://ccc77ff3-b293-46c0-824a-98e7f9edca97) | | [Display priorities on the Gantt task tree](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918833202) | You can put the information about the priority of your tasks in context using the Gantt module.
You can add the **Priority score** column to the Gantt module or use the predefined **Priorities** column view.
Note: Currently, the color coding in the Gantt module is not supported. The grey background of the Priority score is intentional. | ![Screenshot of displaying priorities in the Gantt module.](media://16ae5960-dce0-4042-9adf-edda69752580) | | [Predefined Priorities column view in the Gantt module](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918833202) | Once you’re in the Gantt module, switch to the **Priorities** column view to track priorities along with the Gantt timeline. | ![Screenshot of the predefined Priorities column view in the Gantt module.](media://e6b4754a-7fd2-4d19-b5ca-de2212cd03e5) | | [Sort by Priority score in the Gantt module](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918833202) | Sort by the Priority score column in the Gantt module to see the most important tasks or initiatives at the top of the Gantt structure. | ![Screenshot of sorting by the Priority column in the Gantt module.](media://ca7597e7-2951-482c-a88b-175e512abd5e) |
# Priorities module (new navigation)
Click to expand the guide ## About the Priorities module Effective prioritization is essential for strategic management. It ensures resources are allocated efficiently and project goals are met on time. In BigPicture, you can go beyond the Priority column and standardize your prioritization process with popular or custom framework templates in the **Priorities module**. You can prioritize the following elements: - **Tasks **(Jira work items) - **BigPicture boxes** - **Goals **(OKRs) To learn more, see the [What can be prioritized](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/2192869707) page. See the overview video about the Priorities module below. ## Access the Priorities module This module is available in all [box types](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918830000). Click **Priorities** from the module list to access the Priorities module. ![Screenshot of accessing the Priorities module from the module list in BigPicture.](media://2344fb58-1383-4cb4-b1b3-16fc2661faf4) ## Main features The table presents the main features of the Priorities module. | **Feature** | **Description** | | --- | --- | | [Tabs](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/2192869707) | Switch between tabs to prioritize tasks, boxes, and goals in one place.
![Screenshot of tabs in the Priorities module.](media://e434a567-a8da-4845-aafa-67ca95bf8ab9) | | [List view](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918834181) | Tasks, boxes, and goals appear in the table view together with metrics and the priority score.
![Screenshot of the list view in the Priorities module.](media://c402ead7-d10d-4ccc-b8d0-f10fda583c65) | | [Priority matrix](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918801162) | The priority matrix lets you analyze different priority quadrants.
![Screenshot of the Priority matrix in the Priorities module.](media://01b33e4d-7ad8-4cac-8483-8894dc3da533) | | [Predefined priority templates](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918766042) | You can use one of the predefined prioritization templates to get you started quicker:
- ICE - RICE - Value vs Effort - WSJF (Weighted Shortest Job First) - Quick Wins - Important vs Urgent (Eisenhower Matrix) - Balanced Scorecard - Strategic Alignment Model
![Screenshot of predefined prioritization templates in the Priorities module.](media://89334b94-e52c-4fcd-96a5-6f557919db80) | | Manage templates | Under the **Configuration** button, you can:
- [Customize and duplicate existing prioritization templates](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918506780) - [Create new prioritization templates](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918506690) - [Delete prioritization templates](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918767480)
![Screenshot of the Priorities module with the Configuration button highlighted.](media://6e78fdd2-2b6a-4fa8-9879-31d770b530d1) | | [Filter and search](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918539227) | The filtering options differ depending on the tab (Tasks, Boxes, Goals).
![Screenshot of the filtering and searching options in the Priorities module.](media://e1a0d3a7-030f-4a83-b469-9cd472c05a03) | | [Add new prioritization view](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918799829) | You can add and save prioritization views that help you tailor the display to your needs by customizing filters, columns, sorting, and the priority matrix. You can also set a default view for first-time users.
![Screenshot of creating a new prioritization view in the Priorities module.](media://aeeda2dd-e72f-46c2-933a-74f57cdfd243) | | [Priority poker](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918407173) | Priority planning poker is a technique that allows everyone on the team to contribute equally to the prioritization process while removing bias.
When creating a poker game, you can choose between:
- [Real-time poker](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918801308) - [Async (offline) poker](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918538495)
> ℹ️ The priority poker game is NOT available for boxes and goals.
![Screenshot of the priority poker game in the Priorities module.](media://ccc77ff3-b293-46c0-824a-98e7f9edca97) | | [Display priorities on the Gantt task tree](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918833202) | You can put the information about the priority of your tasks in context using the Gantt module.
You can add the **Priority score** column to the Gantt module or use the predefined **Priorities** column view.
Note: Currently, the color coding in the Gantt module is not supported. The grey background of the Priority score is intentional.
![Screenshot of the Priority score column added to the view in the Gantt module.](media://d03e4d14-f624-4c30-a771-4c12d286e7c1) | | [Predefined Priorities column view in the Gantt module](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918833202) | Once you’re in the Gantt module, switch to the **Priorities** column view to track priorities along with the Gantt timeline.
![Screenshot of the predefined Priorities column view available in the Gantt module.](media://8af01d25-74b2-4ead-a460-739ed2297115) | | [Sort by Priority score in the Gantt module](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SPM/pages/1918833202) | Sort by the Priority score column in the Gantt module to see the most important tasks or initiatives at the top of the Gantt structure.
![Screenshot of sorting by the Priority score column in the Gantt module.](media://3edad39b-6fcc-4e6e-b1ba-74f0ed445eae) |