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Product

Feature Prioritization Matrix

Prioritize product features using structured frameworks like RICE, Value vs. Effort, or Kano Model.

Prompt

Help prioritize features for [product/project] using a structured prioritization framework.

Feature List:
[Paste list of candidate features with brief descriptions]

Context:
- Business goals: [describe]
- User needs: [describe]
- Technical constraints: [describe]
- Timeline: [describe]

Choose a prioritization framework (RICE, Value vs. Effort, Kano Model, or custom) and provide:

1. Framework Selection
   - Recommended framework and rationale
   - How framework aligns with goals
   - Framework methodology

2. Scoring Criteria
   - Criteria for evaluation
   - Scoring scale
   - Weighting (if applicable)
   - How to calculate priority score

3. Feature Scoring
   For each feature:
   - Score breakdown by criteria
   - Total priority score
   - Rationale for scores
   - Assumptions made

4. Prioritized Feature List
   - Features ranked by priority
   - Justification for ranking
   - Quick wins vs. strategic investments
   - Dependencies and sequencing

5. Roadmap Recommendations
   - Phase 1 (immediate - next sprint/quarter)
   - Phase 2 (short-term - next 2-3 quarters)
   - Phase 3 (long-term - 6+ months)
   - Dependencies and sequencing

6. Risk Assessment
   - High-risk features
   - Mitigation strategies
   - Alternative approaches
   - When to reassess

7. Success Metrics
   - Metrics for each feature
   - How to measure impact
   - Review cadence

Format as a prioritization matrix with clear rankings and roadmap recommendations.

How to use

  1. 01

    List your candidate features: Prepare a list of features you want to prioritize

  2. 02

    Replace [product/project] with your product name (e.g., "Mobile App" or "Dashboard Feature Set")

  3. 03

    Replace [Paste list of candidate features] with your feature list. Format: "Feature 1: [description]" "Feature 2: [description]"

  4. 04

    Replace [describe] placeholders with your context. Example: "Business goals: Increase user engagement. User needs: Faster checkout. Technical constraints: Limited API capacity. Timeline: Q1 launch."

  5. 05

    Paste the modified prompt into your preferred AI tool, like ChatGPT or Claude

  6. 06

    Review the prioritization matrix: Check framework selection, feature scoring, and prioritized feature list

  7. 07

    Review roadmap recommendations: Check Phase 1 (immediate), Phase 2 (short-term), and Phase 3 (long-term) features

  8. 08

    Ask for specific framework: Request "Use RICE framework" or "Use Value vs Effort matrix" if you prefer a specific framework

  9. 09

    Export to roadmap tool: Copy the prioritized features and roadmap to Productboard, Aha, or your roadmap tool

  10. 10

    Use for planning: Apply the roadmap recommendations to plan your product roadmap

Tips

  • Include business context: Mention business goals and user needs so AI can prioritize appropriately
  • Specify framework: If you have a preferred framework (RICE, Value vs Effort, Kano), mention it explicitly
  • For many features: If you have 20+ features, consider prioritizing in groups: "Prioritize these 5 features: [list]"
  • Request scoring details: Ask "Show detailed scoring for [specific feature]" to understand prioritization rationale
  • Save as template: Reuse the prioritization structure for future feature prioritization