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MENTAL MODEL · M0497

RICE Scoring Model

RICE Scoring Model
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

A prioritization scoring formula proposed by Intercom. Score = (Reach × Impact × Confidence) / Effort.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

- Reject gut feeling: When everyone thinks their idea is the most important, use this formula to calculate. Especially introducing 'Confidence' (How confident am I in this succeeding?) can effectively curb overconfidence.

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Anchor fast decisions

Prioritization often falls into 'whoever shouts loudest goes first'. RICE uses the formula Score=(Reach×Impact×Confidence)/Effort to quantify reach, impact, confidence, and effort, especially introducing Confidence to curb the blind confidence of 'I think it will definitely work', making the ranking comparable and defensible.

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