Should weights stay fixed?
No. Adjust weights by product stage (early, growth, mature).
Combine user votes with internal signals (severity, strategic fit, dev cost) to rank priorities.
Formula: (Votes×0.4) + (Severity×3.5) + (Strategic Fit×2.5) - (Dev Cost×5)
| # | Request | Votes | Severity | Fit | Cost | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Request 1 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 20.00 |
| 2 | Request 2 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 20.00 |
| 3 | Request 3 | 30 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 20.00 |
Votes alone rarely produce realistic priorities. Combining demand, impact, and cost creates better decisions.
No. Adjust weights by product stage (early, growth, mature).
Yes. You can replace raw vote count with ARR impact or contract risk signals.