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Scenario: “Applying Pareto principle to prioritize our product roadmap”

Pareto Principle (80/20)
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Problem Statement

Applying Pareto principle to prioritize our product roadmap

1

Identify all roadmap items and categorize by potential business impact

2

Analyze historical data: which 20% of features drove 80% of user engagement

3

Map customer feedback frequency to identify high-value requests

4

Calculate effort-to-impact ratio for each roadmap item

5

Focus resources on top 20% of items that will deliver 80% of value

By applying the 80/20 rule, we can identify the vital few roadmap items that will generate the majority of business value. Historical analysis shows that a small subset of features typically drives most user engagement and revenue.

Conclusion

Prioritize the top 20% of roadmap items by impact score. Defer or eliminate the bottom 80% that contribute minimal value. Review quarterly to rebalance based on new data.

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Pareto Principle (80/20)

When to Use Model

  • 1
    Breaking down problems to fundamentals
  • 2
    Finding the 20% that delivers 80% of value
  • 3
    Simplifying complex situations
  • 4
    Strategic analysis and planning
  • 5
    Avoiding overthinking with Occam's Razor

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