Objective-Subjective Prioritisation
summary
Shows how to build a bespoke prioritisation formula by iterating with real backlog items (he uses a backpack example: phone, jacket, passport) and choosing 2–4 scoring dimensions, typically use, size, forget, assigning level scores, then applying an operator (he prefers multiply to zero-out impossibles). Formula stabilises after about 15 items, reduces endless debate, forces proposers to justify items, and yields clearer alignment and a replayable process for future backlog sessions.
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chapters (19)
- 0:00Introduction and welcome
- 1:25Why prioritization is so hard
- 3:15Balancing subjectivity and objectivity
- 5:00Creating a prioritization formula
- 7:15Adjusting the formula with new variables
- 9:03Avoiding vision syndrome
- 10:51Refining the formula further
- 12:39Adding restrictions and dimensions
- 14:27Handling critical items
- 16:10Finalizing the formula
- 17:56Real-world examples of formulas
- 20:46Case study: VISS formula
- 23:16Case study: ROCK formula
- 24:43Case study: PRAMA formula
- 25:29Recipe for creating your formula
- 27:38Introducing new items to the backlog
- 28:43Reviewing and adjusting the formula
- 29:47General guidelines for formulas
- 30:09Summary and conclusion
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