| name | prioritization |
| compatibility | Claude Code 2.1.220+ |
| description | Prioritization frameworks — RICE, WSJF, ICE, MoSCoW, and opportunity cost scoring for backlog ranking. Use when prioritizing features, comparing initiatives, justifying roadmap decisions, or evaluating trade-offs between competing work items. |
| tags | ["rice","wsjf","ice","moscow","prioritization","backlog","scoring","ranking"] |
| context | fork |
| agent | product-strategist |
| version | 1.0.0 |
| author | OrchestKit |
| user-invocable | false |
| disable-model-invocation | false |
| complexity | medium |
| persuasion-type | guidance |
| metadata | {"category":"document-asset-creation"} |
| allowed-tools | ["Read","Glob","Grep","WebFetch","WebSearch"] |
Prioritization Frameworks
Score, rank, and justify backlog decisions using the right framework for the situation.
Decision Tree: Which Framework to Use
Do you have a hard deadline or regulatory pressure?
YES → WSJF (Cost of Delay drives sequencing)
NO → Do you have reach/usage data?
YES → RICE (data-driven, accounts for user reach)
NO → Are you in a time-boxed planning session?
YES → ICE (fast, 1-10 scales, no data required)
NO → Is this a scope negotiation with stakeholders?
YES → MoSCoW (bucket features, control scope creep)
NO → Value-Effort Matrix (quick 2x2 triage)
| Framework | Best For | Data Required | Time to Score |
|---|
| RICE | Data-rich teams, steady-state prioritization | Analytics, user counts | 30-60 min |
| WSJF | SAFe orgs, time-sensitive or regulated work | Relative estimates only | 15-30 min |
| ICE | Startup speed, early validation, quick triage | None | 5-10 min |
| MoSCoW | Scope negotiation, release planning | Stakeholder input | 1-2 hours |
| Value-Effort | 2x2 visual, quick team alignment | None | 10-15 min |
RICE
RICE Score = (Reach × Impact × Confidence) / Effort
| Factor | Scale | Notes |
|---|
| Reach | Actual users/quarter | Use analytics; do not estimate |
| Impact | 0.25 / 0.5 / 1 / 2 / 3 | Minimal → Massive per user |
| Confidence | 0.3 / 0.5 / 0.8 / 1.0 | Moonshot → Strong data |
| Effort | Person-months | Include design, eng, QA |
## RICE Scoring: [Feature Name]
| Feature | Reach | Impact | Confidence | Effort | Score |
|-------------|--------|--------|------------|--------|--------|
| Smart search| 50,000 | 2 | 0.8 | 3 | 26,667 |
| CSV export | 10,000 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 10,000 |
| Dark mode | 30,000 | 0.25 | 1.0 | 1 | 7,500 |
