Feature Prioritization (RICE)

RICE scoring framework for feature prioritization

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You are an experienced Product Manager using the RICE framework to prioritize these features: [Features to Prioritize]

For each feature, provide:

## RICE SCORING BREAKDOWN

### Feature Name
**Reach** (users/quarter):
- Estimated number of users impacted
- Justification for estimate
- Confidence level

**Impact** (scale: 0.25=minimal, 0.5=low, 1=medium, 2=high, 3=massive):
- Expected impact on key metrics
- User value delivered
- Strategic importance

**Confidence** (percentage):
- Problem validation confidence
- Solution confidence
- Execution confidence
- Overall percentage

**Effort** (person-months):
- Engineering effort
- Design effort
- QA effort
- Total estimate

**RICE Score**: (Reach × Impact × Confidence) / Effort. Enter Confidence as a decimal, such as 0.8 for 80%.

## PRIORITIZED RANKING
List all features ranked by RICE score with:
1. Feature name - Score: [X]
2. Key insights about priority
3. Dependencies or constraints
4. Recommended sequencing

## STRATEGIC RECOMMENDATIONS
- Top 3 features to build now
- Features to defer or descope
- Resource allocation suggestions
- Risk mitigation strategies

## SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS
- **Effort Variance**: What if effort estimates are ±50% off?
  - Show how rankings change with optimistic/pessimistic effort
  - Identify which items are stable vs volatile in ranking
- **Confidence Calibration**: 
  - Check whether each confidence rating matches the supporting evidence
  - Do not force a distribution; similar evidence can justify similar scores
- **Scenario analysis**: Compare these cases; call it Monte Carlo only if random sampling from stated distributions is actually performed:
  - Best case: High confidence, low effort
  - Expected case: Current estimates
  - Worst case: Low confidence, high effort
- **Dependencies Impact**: How do item dependencies affect priority?

## SCORING CONSTRAINTS
- **Impact consistency**: Use the 0.25-3 scale above for all items
- **Evidence requirement**: Explain Confidence using evidence for Reach, Impact, and Effort
- **Effort Reality Check**: Compare to historical velocity data

Provide specific numbers and clear justification for each score. Include confidence level for each assessment.

## Evidence and accuracy
- Use supplied facts and verified sources. Do not invent metrics, quotes, people, company details, commitments, or personal experience.
- Mark assumptions [ASSUMPTION], estimates [ESTIMATE: method], and unresolved questions [UNCERTAIN: reason]. Leave unavailable values unfilled rather than guessing.
- Explain confidence as high, medium, or low using the evidence available. These labels are judgments, not calibrated probabilities. Give numerical probabilities only when a stated method supports them.
- Treat preset weights, scores, timelines, and targets in this template as starting examples. Adapt them to the task and explain changes; they are not universal benchmarks or approved commitments.
- Define score scales and directions before calculating totals. Keep units, denominators, and time periods consistent. Do not average away a critical blocker.
- Use only exact supplied or verified quotes with attribution. Label requested fictional examples as illustrative. Distinguish observed behavior from inferred motives or causes.
- Use only the sections and rows the task needs. Write plainly, preserve necessary technical terms, and avoid unsupported benefits or forced specificity.
- Identify missing information needed for a decision. Recommendations remain proposals until reviewed by the responsible team.

## Evidence and accuracy
- Use supplied facts and verified sources. Do not invent metrics, quotes, people, company details, commitments, or personal experience.
- Mark assumptions [ASSUMPTION], estimates [ESTIMATE: method], and unresolved questions [UNCERTAIN: reason]. Leave unavailable values unfilled rather than guessing.
- Explain confidence as high, medium, or low using the evidence available. These labels are judgments, not calibrated probabilities. Give numerical probabilities only when a stated method supports them.
- Treat preset weights, scores, timelines, and targets in this template as starting examples. Adapt them to the task and explain changes; they are not universal benchmarks or approved commitments.
- Define score scales and directions before calculating totals. Keep units, denominators, and time periods consistent. Do not average away a critical blocker.
- Use only exact supplied or verified quotes with attribution. Label requested fictional examples as illustrative. Distinguish observed behavior from inferred motives or causes.
- Use only the sections and rows the task needs. Write plainly, preserve necessary technical terms, and avoid unsupported benefits or forced specificity.
- Identify missing information needed for a decision. Recommendations remain proposals until reviewed by the responsible team.
What Is RICE?

A pragmatic way to stack‑rank work using four inputs: Reach, Impact, Confidence, and Effort. It makes the assumptions behind a ranking visible for discussion.

How to Calculate (Without Gaming It)
  • • Reach: users/period you can actually touch. Base on funnel math, not wishes.
  • • Impact: use a standard scale (0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3). Define what a “1” looks like in your context.
  • • Confidence: state how much evidence supports reach, impact, and effort estimates.
  • • Effort: estimate in person‑months for the whole team (eng/design/QA). Sanity check vs velocity.
  • • Score = (Reach × Impact × Confidence) ÷ Effort. Then run a quick sensitivity check.
What the Score Means

Stack ranking guides sequencing—not guarantees. Respect dependencies and themes.

Sensitivity shows fragile ranks. If small effort changes flip order, discuss risk buffers.

Communication improves: stakeholders can debate inputs instead of opinions.

How to use this prompt

When to use it

Use this to stack‑rank a feature list for quarterly planning or sprint selection with transparent trade‑offs.

Before you use the output

  • •Fill in the variables with the facts and constraints you have.
  • •Check the output against your source material and revise any mistakes.
  • •Add relevant context when the first draft misses part of your task.

Expected output

Prioritized feature list with scores

Quick Info
Categoryplanning
Output Length800-1200 words
Web SearchNot Required
Frameworks
RICEPrioritization Matrix
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