If prioritization feels political, it is usually because there is no shared scoring method. You do not need a complex model. You need a consistent one. Pick a few criteria. Business impact, effort, urgency, and confidence are enough for most teams. Score each initiative quickly. Then discuss the outliers.The goal is not perfect math. The goal is fewer arguments.If you have too many priorities, read Too Many Priorities Is No Priorities. If your roadmap is ignored, read Why Your Roadmap Keeps Getting Ignored. If you want a system that stores scoring and decisions, read What a Brand Operating System Is.
