Prioritization techniques
Popular methodologies for product managers
18 articles
Written by Pavel

Weighted Scoring
The scoring model based on your own criteria
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ICE Scoring
Simple method of prioritization for product managers
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RICE Score Model
Simple method that helps to identify reach, impact, confidence and effort
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Value vs Effort
The model based on the traditional 2x2 matrix for prioritization
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Value vs. Risk Model
The classic way to prioritize with Risk as a prioritization factor
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Value vs Cost and Value vs Complexity
Two of the most simple and common chart-methods of determining priorities
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Quality Function Deployment
A powerful tool for prioritization that combines several matrices into one concept
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Feature Buckets method
Playing prioritization technique described by Adam Nash
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“Prune the product tree” method
Methodology based on the shaping the product’s direction towards market needs
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"Buy a Feature" gaming method
Business prioritization technique for determining the most important features for customers
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Speed boat technique
Gaming method focused on identifying the least-priority product features
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Pareto’s rule
The most common way to prioritize business tasks
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KJ methodology
Group process for setting priorities
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Story Mapping Method
Jeff Patton's methodology of structuring backlog
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Opportunity scoring method
Technique derived from the concept of Outcome-Driven Innovation (ODI)
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MoSCoW prioritization method
Popular prioritization technique used in project management, business analysis and software development
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Kano methodology
The method of determining customer satisfaction with product features
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Eisenhower Matrix for Prioritization
The author's way to prioritize working issues
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