If prioritisation feels political, you need a shared scoring method.
You do not need complex math. You need consistency.
A simple founder-friendly model
Score each initiative from 1-5 on:
- business impact
- effort
- urgency
- confidence
Then review outliers as a leadership team.
Why this works
The score does not make decisions for you. It improves decision quality by reducing opinion-only debates.
Use it as a decision aid, not a decision replacement.