Backlog Prioritization · Scoring models
Weighted Shortest Job First
WSJF · Prioritization method
Demand exceeds available capacity, so priorities need to be made explicit and comparable.
Why use it
Make priorities transparent and establish a consistent ordering logic.
General workflow
- Describe the current situation and the outcome you need.
- Apply Weighted Shortest Job First to the real data, participants, and constraints of the situation.
- Record the conclusion, next action, owner where relevant, and a criterion for checking the result.
This is a brief reference card. The general steps help organize the work but do not replace a detailed guide to the method.
Output
A transparent priority order and rationale.