A simple map for hard choices

See trade-offs before you decide.

A 2×2 map places each option on two axes, such as effort and impact, so you can see trade-offs, clusters, and disagreement at a glance.

Use it when a group needs to compare ideas without hiding the conversation inside one score.

Received an editable facilitator JSON backup?

Review it before creating an independent local working copy.

Choose facilitator JSON

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Map your perspective privately.

Opening this invitation has not created or changed any local work.

Shared facilitator result

Open Quadrant

Completed view

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Number · final facilitator resultHalo · larger means more disagreementPurple line · participant average to facilitator result

Participant dots are intentionally excluded from this link to keep individual placements private.

Facilitator working copy

Review before importing.

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Combine team responses.

Paste completed response links. They stay in this browser and are checked against one setup.

Add response links

Response links or Slack messages

Group result

Each number starts at the average response. Select a number to see individual responses. Select it again or click empty grid space to clear. Once selected, drag it to set the facilitator result.

Number · current group result; starts at the average responseDots · individual participant responsesRing · larger ring means more disagreementAdjustment line · original average to facilitator result

Final resolution

Include facilitator adjustments

A focused 2×2

Turn debate into a map.

Frame one decision, place each option relatively along two criteria, and leave with a map the group can discuss.

What decision are we making? Write this before the axes

Activity context Optional · explain unfamiliar terms or constraints

X axis · invite discussion

Criterion

Left endpoint

Right endpoint

Y axis · start with the clearer call

Criterion

Bottom endpoint

Top endpoint

Options One per line; keep it under 20

2–20 unique options0 options

Need help drafting?

Use an external AI assistant to propose a setup, then review every field here.

Round 1 · place on the grid

Put the conversation on the board.

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Drag directly on both axes

Drag an option from the tray or select it and click the board. Existing options can be repositioned at any time.

Round 1 · review together

What does the map tell you?

The board

Drag cards directly to revise the map. Select a card and use arrow keys for precise movement.

Take the result with you

Format

See trade-offs before you decide.

Map your perspective privately.

Review before importing.

Combine team responses.

Turn debate into a map.

Put the conversation on the board.

What does the map tell you?

Bring in a suggested setup.

Review and edit this draft

See trade-offs before you decide.

Map your perspective privately.

Review before importing.

Combine team responses.

Turn debate into a map.

Put the conversation on the board.

What does the map tell you?

Return your completed map