Priority required before triage exit
Force every issue to leave triage with an explicit priority so the backlog stops pretending all accepted work matters equally.
Why this can grow a startup
A queue feels organized when issues move quickly, but speed can hide weak judgment. Requiring priority before an issue exits triage forces the team to say what kind of problem this is while the evidence is still visible. That makes handoffs cleaner for engineering, support, and customer teams because the backlog carries a decision, not just a timestamp.
Company example
Linear's Triage docs say teams can configure a rule in Team Settings so priority must be set before an issue leaves Triage.
Source and metric
Source: Linear Docs · Browse Linear Docs tactics
Linear can require priority to be set before an issue leaves Triage.
Source discovered: May 28, 2026
When to use it
Use this when Product, Support, Operations is relevant to prioritization, triage, ops hygiene and you can run a bounded test with a free budget.
When not to use it
Do not use it as a substitute for customer evidence, a clear owner, or a measurable stop condition. Local platform rules and market behavior still need checking.
Founder checklist
- Read Linear Docs and identify what is directly supported.
- Choose one channel context: Product, Support, Operations.
- Define the test around Linear can require priority to be set before an issue leaves Triage..
- Set an owner, evidence window, and stop condition before launch.
Explore the context
Apply this with an operator
Choose product surfaces that compound distribution without hiding weak activation or retention.