Prioritize technical debt by defining it clearly, setting time for discussion, and establishing regular reviews to track and address risks effectively.

Define Technical Debt: Start by clearly defining what technical debt means for your team, emphasizing its impact on long-term project sustainability. Assess Impact: Identify and prioritize areas of technical debt based on their impact on current and future projects. Discuss how unresolved debt could hinder progress. Involve Stakeholders: Engage relevant team members and stakeholders in the discussion to gather diverse perspectives and ensure that the prioritization aligns with overall project goals. Quantify Debt: Where possible, quantify technical debt in terms of time lost or resources needed to address it. This helps create a sense of urgency.

Set Clear Expectations: Start by explaining the concept of technical debt to ensure everyone understands it. Emphasize its impact on productivity, system performance, and future scalability. Quantify the Debt: Ask team members to present data on the existing technical debt. This might include the number of workarounds in place, deferred improvements, or complexity in code. Prioritize technical debt that is causing the most pain points or bottlenecks in the project.