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# ICaRuS Scoring

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ICaRuS scoring is a prioritisation method built on concepts like WSJF and the GIST framework. It takes into account the impact areas that business are currently focused on and uses a mathematical calculation to arrive at a number that can be used to prioritise against other Opportunities. 

## How to Calculate <a href="#icarusscoring-howtocalculate" id="icarusscoring-howtocalculate"></a>

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## Deciding A Score <a href="#icarusscoring-decidingascore" id="icarusscoring-decidingascore"></a>

### Impact Score <a href="#icarusscoring-impactscore" id="icarusscoring-impactscore"></a>

### Confidence Score <a href="#icarusscoring-confidencescore" id="icarusscoring-confidencescore"></a>

### Risk Score <a href="#icarusscoring-riskscore" id="icarusscoring-riskscore"></a>

### Size Score <a href="#icarusscoring-sizescore" id="icarusscoring-sizescore"></a>

## Scoring Matrix <a href="#icarusscoring-scoringmatrix" id="icarusscoring-scoringmatrix"></a>

Scores range between 6 and 30 with 6 being the worst and 30 the best.&#x20;

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| Opportunity          | ICaRuS Score | MoSCoW | Impact |    | Confidence | Risk | Size |              |            |      |      |
| -------------------- | ------------ | ------ | ------ | -- | ---------- | ---- | ---- | ------------ | ---------- | ---- | ---- |
|                      |              |        | CX     | EX | TX         | SX   | BX   | Impact Score | Confidence | Risk | Size |
| Opportunity - Worst  | 6.0          | Might  | 1      | 1  | 1          | 1    | 1    | 5            | 1          | 1    | 20   |
| Opportunity - Could  | 13.4         | Could  | 2      | 2  | 2          | 2    | 2    | 10           | 3          | 3    | 8    |
| Opportunity - Should | 19.0         | Should | 3      | 3  | 3          | 3    | 3    | 15           | 3          | 5    | 5    |
| Opportunity - Best   | 30.0         | Must   | 4      | 4  | 4          | 4    | 4    | 20           | 5          | 5    | 1    |

## Exceptions to the Rule

As in sports and in politics, there are often times when we defer to a "Captain's Call".&#x20;

These are Opportunities that need to be pursued even if they are not scoring highly. These should be kept to a minimum and come with inherent risks.&#x20;