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RICE Scoring Guide for Initiative Prioritization

Learn how to use the RICE framework to prioritize your transformation initiatives with data, not opinions.

What you'll learn

The RICE formula explained (Reach x Impact x Confidence / Effort)

How to define scoring rubrics with clear definitions for each dimension

Scoring 20+ initiatives in a structured, repeatable way

How to interpret and rank RICE scores

Aggregating scores across multiple stakeholders

Who this guide is for

Product leaders prioritizing feature backlogs

Transformation teams scoring strategic initiatives

Anyone replacing opinion-based prioritization with data-driven decisions

The 4-step process

Step 1: List all initiatives you need to prioritize

Step 2: Score each initiative on Reach (1-5), Impact (1-5), Confidence (1-5), Effort (1-5)

Step 3: Review the calculated RICE scores and ranking

Step 4: Validate the ranking with stakeholders

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