You are developing a Green IT Action Plan that specifies many initiatives. What criteria should you use to select initiatives that can deliver Quick Wins?

Question

Options

• ALow urgency, High impact.
• BHigh urgency, Low impact.
• CHigh urgency, High impact.
• DLow urgency, Low impact.

• A
  9% (4)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  76% (34)
• D
  13% (6)

Explanation

Quick Wins require High urgency + High impact (C) because they must justify immediate prioritization - urgency means they can be acted on now without long lead times, and high impact ensures the effort delivers meaningful, visible results that build momentum for the broader Green IT program.

• A (Low urgency, High impact) describes strategic long-term initiatives, not Quick Wins - if there's no urgency, there's no reason to fast-track it.
• B (High urgency, Low impact) describes firefighting or minor fixes - acting fast on something that barely moves the needle wastes the "quick win" opportunity to demonstrate value.
• D (Low urgency, Low impact) describes low-priority backlog items that should be deprioritized entirely.

Memory tip: Think of Quick Wins as the "2x2 sweet spot" - picture an urgency/impact matrix and Quick Wins live in the top-right corner. If either dimension drops, you lose either the speed or the proof of value that makes a win worth showcasing.

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