The following table details the relative prioritization of each feature. These rankings were determined by a high-level estimate for each category.  Additional in-depth research could be conducted to refine the scoring for each feature.

Prioritization Framework Crowd MetricTravel Alerts
Business ValueRevenue / Market ShareMedium / LowHigh / Medium
User SatisfactionHighMedium
Strategic ValueMediumMedium / Low
CostImplementation EffortHigh / Medium Medium
Operational CostsLowMedium
RiskMediumMedium

It’s important to score features relative to other items; each feature’s rank only matters when compared to another feature. Since business priorities can change these should be continuously reviewed on a quarterly / semi-annual basis.

Prioritization of New Features

TA = Surf Travel Alerts                                           CM = Crowd Metric

 

Prioritization Framework Scoring

 Business ValueCost
High101
High / Medium7.53
Medium55
Medium / Low37.5
Low110