Framework
Prioritization

WSJF

Cost of delay ÷ job size

Best for
sequencing agile flow
Time
30–60 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Example

Sequencing a SAFe agile backlog by weighted shortest job first

WSJF priorities
  1. Compliance audit fix — Cost of delay 21 / job size 3 = 7.0
  2. Top-customer SSO request — CoD 18 / size 5 = 3.6
  3. API rate-limit overhaul — CoD 15 / size 8 = 1.9
  4. Reporting redesign — CoD 12 / size 13 = 0.9

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Reach × Impact × Confidence ÷ Effort

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Impact × Confidence × Ease

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XS, S, M, L, XL relative size

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