How to Prioritize Which Research Topics Are Worth Researching

To prioritize research topics, consider several factors: existing knowledge about the topic, the risk of not doing additional research, the time and resource costs of the research, and the cost of developing the product. If there is already a lot of knowledge and low risk, give the research request a lower priority and help the team bridge the gap between what is already known and what they think they still need to understand. For brand new explorations that are highly strategic and critical to the company's success, prioritize research on them. Ultimately, prioritizing research topics requires a conversation with stakeholders.