When you’re balancing multiple improvement projects, not every idea deserves the same level of attention. Some have big business impact. Others drain your resources for minimal return. This Six Sigma risk prioritization audit helps you find the high-value projects quickly, with data to back it up. You can use the template to score and compare projects based on clear criteria like strategic alignment, financial return, complexity, and customer impact.
Six Sigma risk prioritization audit
Score and rank projects based on business value, complexity, and resources. This template gives you a clear framework to make confident calls about what to prioritize next.
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Frequently asked questions
Use a consistent scale—typically low, medium, and high—for each criterion. This keeps scoring simple and repeatable across teams. If some factors matter more, apply a weight multiplier (e.g. strategic alignment ×1.5). This adds nuance without overcomplicating the system.
Have multiple team members score each project independently, then average the scores. This cuts down on personal bias. You can also assign different criteria to specialists—for example, let finance assess financial impact and operations rate complexity—for more objective results.
Stick to 5–10 projects per session. Too many and you lose focus or rush decisions. If you’ve got more, batch them by category or urgency, like safety-related vs. cost-saving initiatives, then score them within those smaller groups for better clarity.