![]() ![]() RICE is an acronym for the four factors we use to evaluate each project idea: reach, impact, confidence and effort. RICE: Four factors for assessing priority After lots of testing and iteration, we settled on four factors, and a method for combining them. In response, we began developing our own scoring system for prioritization from first principles. But you can have a hard time finding one that allows you to usefully compare different ideas in a consistent way. Systems designed to balance costs and benefits abound. ![]() Using a scoring system for prioritization in product management certainly isn’t new. A good prioritization framework can help you consider each factor about a project idea with clear-eyed discipline and combine those factors in a rigorous, consistent way. RICE score: a simple tool for prioritization Thankfully, you don’t have to do this in your head. It’s easy to discount the additional effort that one project will require over another.Įven if you make it through this mental minefield intact, you’re left with the tough task of consistently combining and comparing these factors across all project ideas.It’s exciting to dive into new ideas, instead of projects that you’re already confident about.It’s tempting to focus on clever ideas, instead of projects that directly impact your goals.It’s satisfying to work on pet ideas you’d use yourself, instead of projects with broad reach.So why is prioritizing a product roadmap so difficult? Let me count the ways: You need to take the time to prioritize well. But the order in which you tackle those ideas deserves just as much thought. ![]() If you’ve put the effort into brainstorming new ideas, finding opportunities for improvement, and collecting feedback, you’ll have a solid product roadmap full of good ideas. Prioritization is a perennial challenge when building a product roadmap. ![]()
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