Disclaimer: There are no “best” prioritization frameworks. Everything is contextual, and the Product Manager’s skills to leverage the framework that best fits the product and the company culture.

Navigating the choices for an Indian family dinner can be as challenging as a Product Manager’s daily decisions.
Here is a take on how popular prioritization methods resemble the art of setting the dinner table.

1. The MoSCoW Method, or The Family Dinner Menu

• Must-haves: Your basics, roti, chawal and dal = Core product features.
• Should-haves: The chutneys and pickles, subtle taste enhancers = In-app notifications.
• Could-haves: Those occasional desserts like gulab jamun = Delightful additions, but not daily.
• Won’t-haves: The gourmet dish like biryani on a regular night = Features for future phases.

2. The ICE Score, or The Dish Popularity Scorecard

• Impact: The significance of the main curry in your entire menu = Feature’s Impactness.
• Confidence: Experimenting with a new recipe seen on YouTube = Feature’s delight and delivery.
• Ease: Cooking up a quick sabzi or a more elaborate paneer tikka? = Feature’s ease of delivery.

3.The RICE Score, or The Guests’ Preference Analyzer

• Reach: The dish preferred by most family members = how many users a feature affects.
• Impact, Confidence, Effort: Just like ICE, but wondering, will Chacha Ji love the new dish?

4. Value vs. Complexity, or The Kitchen Time-to-Joy Ratio

• Value: A perfect rajma chawal vs. an elaborate dum aloo = Features bringing smiles.
• Complexity: The time spent kneading dough vs. mastering a complex recipe = deciding the Feature’s time to market.

Challenges & Misconceptions:
While these methods guide us, they are not foolproof. Sole reliance can make us miss evolving trends or emerging needs. Regular reassessment is critical.

Are you curious about diving deeper into these frameworks and their real-world application?