People's Mental Health should take Priority! If this is the Case & Is Clearly being Showcased on your JIRA Board, then the Higher Ups at the Org Probably Miscalculated and wrongly forecasted their Outputs. As a Product Manager, You Need to Sit Back & Address the Larger Picture than Just "Prioritizing the Top Features with Best Possible Impact". Because If You're Just trying to Fix the Current Situation, then Organization will NEVER Understand the Core Problem and THIS Very Scenario will (Sadly) become a Norm in the Long run. And You + Your Team will be Expected to "Adjust" Every time this Happens. So, Try Understanding the Root Cause via Your JIRA Reports & Identify the Solution ALONG with the Higher Ups. (Make them Equally Accountable)

When feature requests pile up, resources are tight, and ruthless prioritization is the way forward. This is what I'd do in such a situation. 1️⃣ Focus on Customer Impact: Start with features that solve urgent customer pain points or significantly improve user experience. 2️⃣ Align with Business Goals: Pick requests that drive revenue, boost retention, or support your strategic objectives. 3️⃣ Factor in Effort: Balance the value of each feature against the complexity and resources required to deliver it. The goal is to maximize impact with minimal resources.

When features are stacking up and resources are tight, RICE helps me prioritize. I quickly map out projects by their reach, impact, confidence, and effort - focusing on what'll actually create meaningful value versus projects that sound interesting but won't move the needle. The low-effort, high-impact stuff jumps to the top of the list. Everything else? It can wait.

To prioritize feature requests with limited resources, I’d evaluate each request based on its alignment with business goals, user impact, and feasibility. High-impact features that address core user needs or deliver competitive advantages should take precedence. Data-driven insights, such as user feedback and usage metrics, guide decision-making. I’d also consider quick wins—features with high value but low complexity. Transparent communication with stakeholders about prioritization criteria ensures alignment and manages expectations effectively.

When resources are stretched and feature requests pile up, prioritize those that deliver the most value. Focus on features that align with your product’s goals, address critical customer needs, and offer the highest impact for the effort required. Communicate these decisions transparently to manage expectations.