WSJF – Simplified

Try this …

  1. Get proposed feature list
  2. Assign “business value points” using Fibonacci – just relative ranking – use Planning Poker – this is a team exercise with PO’s, Architects, others from the associated delivery team. Complete this step for entire feature list before moving on to step 3.
  3. Assign “cost points” (or “size points”, or “Feature Points”) – Again, relative sizing using a Fibonacci scale.
  4. Rank = Value/Cost. (This is WSJF slightly simplified). Sets priorities for release planning or PI Planning, or portfolio planning.
Simplified WSJF
Simplified WSJF

For more about WSJF, check out Don Reinertsen’s book: The Principles of Product Development Flow.

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