TD-SI POR Program Prioritization Schema
This prioritization framework provides a systematic approach to ranking multiple programs based on six key
factors. The methodology combines quantitative metrics with configurable weights to produce actionable
priority rankings.
Core Prioritization Formula
Priority Score = w₁×Urgency + w₂×Effort + w₃×Maturity + w₄×Complexity + w₅×(1-Completion) + w₆×Risk
Key Principle: Weights w₁ through w₆ can be adjusted to emphasize strategic priorities.
The Six Prioritization Factors
| Factor |
Definition |
Calculation/Scale |
Use Case |
| Urgency |
Time sensitivity based on POR start date |
1 - (Days Until Start / 365) — normalized between [0,1] |
Ensures critical near-term programs receive appropriate priority |
| Effort |
Total investment required, combining volume and labor hours. Should include gearing ratio |
Workcells × Labor Hours — normalized between [0,1] |
Helps identify programs that require large capital investments |
| Maturity |
Product development lifecycle stage. Incentivizes mature projects |
0.0 (Early Development) to 1.0 (General Availability) |
Considers churn observed by early development programs |
| Complexity |
Technical difficulty and implementation challenges. Should employ DFD score |
0.0 (straightforward) to 1.0 (highly complex) |
Ensures complex programs receive adequate planning and resources |
| Completion |
Provides insight towards our glidepath / cycle-time target |
0.0 (not started) to 1.0 (fully complete) |
Prioritizes initiatives further from target cycle-time |
| Risk |
Business impact. Enables additional context considerations |
0.0 (minimal impact) to 1.0 (critical business impact) |
Ensures additional context is captured - i.e. what is the risk of not acting |
Dynamic Weight Adjustment
The Weight Controls panel allows real-time adjustment of factor importance through interactive sliders. This
flexibility enables:
-
Scenario Analysis: Test how different prioritization strategies affect program rankings
- Stakeholder Alignment: Adjust weights to reflect organizational priorities
- Sensitivity Analysis: Understand which factors most influence priority outcomes
Normalize Function: Automatically adjusts all weights proportionally to sum to 1.0,
maintaining relative importance while ensuring valid calculations.
Interpreting Results
Program Priority Ranking Chart
Displays programs ordered by priority score (highest at top). Use this to:
- Identify which programs should receive immediate focus
- Compare relative priorities across the portfolio
- Make data-driven resource allocation decisions
Factor Contribution Breakdown Chart
Shows how each of the six factors contributes to each program's total score. This reveals:
- Which factors are driving prioritization for specific programs
- Programs that score highly due to a single dominant factor
- Balanced programs with contributions across multiple factors
Detailed Program Data Table
Provides comprehensive view of all inputs and calculated scores for transparency and validation.
Best Practices
- Regular Updates: Review and update program data as projects evolve
- Weight Consensus: Involve stakeholders in determining factor weights
- Data Quality: Ensure input values accurately reflect current program status
- Continuous Refinement: Adjust the model based on outcomes and feedback
- Documentation: Record rationale for weight choices and any assumptions made