RICE+T Scoring is a prioritization framework used primarily in project management and product development. It extends the traditional RICE framework (Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort) by incorporating 'Time' as an additional factor. This adjustment allows teams to better gauge the urgency and timing of projects, enhancing decision-making processes. The framework is beneficial for aligning projects with strategic goals and optimizing resource allocation.
Identify the project or feature to be scored. | Estimate the 'Reach'—how many people the project will affect within a certain timeframe. | Determine the 'Impact'—the effect on users or the business if the project is successfully completed. | Assess 'Confidence'—the level of certainty about the estimates of reach and impact. | Calculate 'Effort'—the amount of work required from the team to complete the project. | Evaluate 'Time'—the urgency or the ideal timeline for completing the project. | Combine these factors into a final RICE+T score to prioritize projects.
Regularly update estimates as more information becomes available | Use consistent metrics for estimating reach, impact, and effort across projects | Review and adjust the scoring criteria periodically to match evolving business priorities
Provides a more comprehensive view of project urgency | Helps in better alignment of projects with strategic timelines | Improves resource allocation by considering time sensitivity
Can be complex to calculate with the addition of the time factor | May require substantial data gathering and estimation | Risk of subjective biases in estimating factors like impact and confidence
When prioritizing multiple projects or features | In strategic planning sessions to align projects with business timelines
For small, quick tasks that do not require extensive prioritization | When project data is too limited for accurate scoring