Practise vocabulary for PM prioritisation frameworks: RICE, MoSCoW, Kano model, weighted scoring, and cost of delay.
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In the RICE framework, the letters stand for Reach, Impact, Confidence, and ___.
RICE scores (Reach × Impact × Confidence) ÷ Effort, so high-value low-effort items rise to the top.
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MoSCoW sorts requirements into Must, Should, Could, and ___ have.
MoSCoW = Must / Should / Could / Won't-have-this-time, making scope decisions explicit for a release.
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The framework classifying features as basic, performance, or delighters is the ___ model.
The Kano model maps features to customer satisfaction, distinguishing must-haves from delighters that exceed expectations.
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Assigning each criterion a multiplier before summing scores is ___ scoring.
Weighted scoring lets you reflect that some criteria (e.g. revenue) matter more than others when ranking options.
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The value lost by delaying a feature is its cost of ___.
Cost of delay quantifies the economic impact of waiting, helping prioritise time-sensitive work.
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Sarah, a product manager at 'InnovateTech,' is prioritizing features for the upcoming mobile app release. Her team has identified several options: adding dark mode, integrating with a new social media platform, optimizing existing user flows, and implementing advanced analytics dashboards. Using the MoSCoW prioritization technique, which of these would be classified as 'Must'?
MoSCoW categorizes requirements as 'Must' (absolutely necessary), 'Should' (important but not crucial), 'Could' (nice to have), and 'Won't'. Dark mode is a fundamental usability requirement, making it the 'Must' category. The other options represent desirable features that could be prioritized after ensuring the core functionality is stable.
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David, a senior developer at 'Streamline Solutions,' is reviewing a pull request. The code includes a complex algorithm for data processing. The reviewer notices that the original design document didn't explicitly state the performance requirements for this algorithm. Which prioritization framework would be MOST relevant to David's concerns?
The core issue is the lack of defined performance requirements. 'Cost of Delay' directly addresses this by quantifying the negative impact (the cost) associated with postponing addressing this performance concern. RICE and MoSCoW are useful for broader prioritization but don't focus on specific risks like unmet requirements.
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"We need to ship a minimal viable product (MVP) with the core functionality before adding any fancy features." This statement best reflects which prioritization approach?
'Lean Prioritization' is fundamentally about focusing on delivering maximum value with minimal effort. The MVP approach directly aligns with Lean principles by concentrating resources on the essential features needed to satisfy initial customer needs, avoiding unnecessary complexity or 'waste' that wouldn't contribute immediately to core value.
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During a standup meeting, Mark, a developer at 'Pixel Perfect,' says, "I'm working on improving the loading speed of our product page. We're aiming for under 3 seconds, and I've identified several areas to optimize." Which prioritization framework is Mark implicitly employing?
Mark is directly addressing the 'Cost of Delay' – the potential negative impact (the delay) of not achieving the performance goal (under 3 seconds loading time). This approach emphasizes quantifying and mitigating the consequences of inaction, which is central to Cost of Delay prioritization.
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"We're going to add a new filter to the product listing page. It's not essential for our core user base, but it could improve engagement."
The description clearly indicates that the filter isn't critical and primarily aims to enhance user engagement. This directly corresponds to the 'Confidence' component of the RICE framework – the level of certainty associated with the impact or value of a feature. A high confidence score would be assigned based on this assessment.
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