How is WSJF different from RICE?
RICE is more user-impact oriented, while WSJF emphasizes delay cost. Choose based on your operating model.
WSJF Inputs
WSJF = (Business Value + Time Criticality + Risk Reduction) / Job Size
Priority Ranking
| # | Item | BV | TC | RR/OE | Job Size | WSJF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Item 1 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.75 |
| 2 | Item 2 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.75 |
| 3 | Item 3 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.75 |
What is this tool?
WSJF ranks work by dividing Cost of Delay by Job Size to identify what should be done first.
How to use
- 1Enter Business Value, Time Criticality, and Risk Reduction for each item.
- 2Enter Job Size for each initiative.
- 3The tool calculates WSJF = (BV + TC + RR) ÷ Job Size.
- 4Prioritize work items by descending WSJF score.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we choose any scoring scale?
Yes, as long as the same scale is consistently used across all items.