Every week we have multiple red metrics on our Scorecard, but we also have a long list of user-submitted issues, and we struggle to decide which to prioritize first during IDS. How do we determine whether a red scorecard number takes precedence over other business issues?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Not all issues are created equal. To prevent meeting chaos, you must establish a clear hierarchy of prioritization. The rule of thumb is that your Scorecard metrics are the vital signs of your business, and they must always take precedence over subjective, user-submitted issues.

When you review the Scorecard and find red metrics, those items must immediately be dropped to the top of your short-term Issues List. They automatically become high-priority targets. Before you look at any other issues, you must first address the red metrics that are directly threatening your quarterly goals or operational health.

Once the red metrics are at the top of the list, the leadership team must vote on the top three most critical issues to solve first. If a user-submitted issue is more urgent than a red metric, it must be because it represents a catastrophic system failure or an immediate client emergency.

By treating your Scorecard as the ultimate source of truth, you eliminate emotional bias. You solve the problems that are hurting your numbers first, ensuring your weekly IDS time is spent on driving enterprise value rather than chasing minor distractions.