Context over Framework

RICE, ICE, WSJF, MoSCoW — the PM world is drowning in prioritization frameworks.

But here’s what they don’t tell you: every framework was invented for a specific context. And that context probably isn’t yours.

What This Means in Practice

• Understand WHY a framework exists before using it
• Adapt methods to your reality, not the other way around
• Question “best practices” — best for whom?
• Build your own mental models from first principles

The Anti-Pattern

You’re violating this pillar when you:

• Apply RICE to everything because “that’s what PMs do”
• Copy another company’s process wholesale
• Feel guilty for not following the latest PM trend
• Let frameworks make decisions for you

The Mantra

“The map is not the territory.” — Alfred Korzybski

Your context is unique. Your framework should be too.