Use after capability generation to score and rank capabilities using RICE, MoSCoW, Value vs Complexity, and Kano frameworks. Produces a prioritization matrix and wave plan for MVP scoping.
Scores and ranks capabilities using multiple prioritization frameworks to produce an objective, data-driven priority matrix. Identifies quick wins, strategic bets, and time sinks. Generates wave plans for MVP and post-MVP releases.
Applies four prioritization frameworks to every capability, combines scores into a unified matrix, and generates a wave-based implementation plan.
RICE = (Reach × Impact × Confidence) / Effort
Reach (1–10): How many users/use cases affected
Impact (0.5–3): How much it improves user experience/business
Confidence (20%–100%): How confident in Reach/Impact estimates
Effort (0.5–10): Person-weeks of work
Value Score (0–10): User impact (0–4) + Business impact (0–4) + Strategic importance (0–2) Complexity Score (0–10): Technical complexity (0–4) + Dependencies (0–3) + Unknowns/Risk (0–3)
Quadrants:
Priority order: Basic → Performance → Excitement → Indifferent/Reverse
Collect all generated capabilities from the current spec.
For each capability, estimate Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort. Calculate score. Rank.
Classify each capability. Challenge every MUST — is it truly non-negotiable?
Score value and complexity. Assign quadrant. Flag Time Sinks.
Classify each capability by satisfaction type.
Combine all four frameworks into a unified prioritization report.
Group into MVP (Wave 1), Post-MVP (Wave 2), Future (Wave 3+). Estimate timeline.
# Capability Prioritization Matrix
## Project: [Project Name]
## Priority Tier 1: MVP MUST-HAVES (Wave 1)
### CAP-NNN: [Title]
- **RICE**: [Score] (Rank #N)
- **MoSCoW**: [MUST|SHOULD|COULD]
- **Quadrant**: [Quick Win|Strategic Bet|Fill-in|Time Sink]
- **Kano**: [Basic|Performance|Excitement]
- **Recommendation**: [INCLUDE IN MVP | DEFER | AVOID]
- **Rationale**: [Why]
## Priority Tier 2: MVP SHOULD-HAVES (Wave 2)
[...]
## Priority Tier 3: POST-MVP (Wave 3+)
[...]
## Wave Planning
### Wave 1 (MVP - N weeks)
1. [Capability] (Week N)
[...]
**Total Effort**: N person-weeks
### Wave 2 (Post-MVP - N weeks)
[...]
## Key Insights
- **Quick Wins Identified**: [list]
- **Strategic Bets**: [list]
- **Time Sinks to Avoid**: [list]
## Confidence Levels
- High (100%): [capabilities]
- Medium (80%): [capabilities]
- Low (50%): [capabilities]
When prioritizing capabilities for the Precision Tone Engine: