Prioritization
RICE Prioritization
RICE is a prioritization framework scoring opportunities by Reach, Impact, Confidence, and Effort. It provides a quantitative way to prioritize features and initiatives objectively.
When to Use This Framework
Feature prioritization
Product roadmap planning
Resource allocation
Cross-team prioritization
How to Apply This Framework
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List opportunities
- 2
Score Reach (users impacted per quarter)
- 3
Score Impact (3/6/12 month)
- 4
Estimate Confidence %
- 5
Estimate Effort in person-weeks
- 6
Calculate RICE score: (R × I × C) / E
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Prioritize by score
Real-World Examples
Intercom shipping 50+ features annually with RICE
SaaS companies comparing feature impact
Enterprise software roadmapping
Strengths
- Quantitative reduces bias
- Clear prioritization methodology
- Easy to explain to stakeholders
Limitations
- Requires accurate estimates
- Can undervalue strategic initiatives
- Needs regular recalibration
Related Frameworks
Consider combining this framework with:
Kano ModelCompetitive Positioning MapValue Stream Mapping
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