product-prioritization

DHM (Delight, Hard to Copy, Margin) and LNO (Leverage, Neutral, Overhead) are complementary prioritization frameworks. DHM scores features on customer impact, competitive defensibility, and profitability; LNO classifies work by strategic alignment. Apply both to rank initiatives across roadmaps, sprints, and portfolio planning.

DHM scoring evaluates individual features across three dimensions to surface high-value work. LNO classification buckets tasks by their relationship to strategy: Leverage accelerates core business, Neutral maintains operations, Overhead reduces friction. Use both together for complete prioritization context.

Yes. DHM and LNO apply across strategic roadmapping, initiative stack ranking, daily task management, and capacity allocation. Score initiatives with DHM templates, classify with LNO labels, and allocate portfolio capacity using stack-rank formats and evidence prompts for defensible decisions.

Collect initiatives with DHM scores (Delight, Hard to Copy, Margin ratings), classify each by LNO type, then order by combined signal—typically weighting Delight and Margin highest. Use the stack-rank format to document allocation decisions and evidence sources for transparency.

Provide a list of features or initiatives. For each, gather or estimate: customer delight potential, competitive defensibility (hard to copy), and margin impact. The DHM framework returns scored priorities and suggested stack ranking for roadmap and capacity-planning decisions.

Leverage work directly advances strategic goals; Neutral sustains current operations; Overhead reduces debt or friction. Use LNO classification alongside DHM scoring to balance portfolio growth (Leverage), maintenance (Neutral), and health (Overhead) in capacity planning.