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Selected:MoSCoW
Criterion
Paper illustration of a MoSCoW board with four columns and a visible release boundary.
Delivery
MoSCoW
Purpose
When a release carries too many demands and priorities are only ever negotiated, MoSCoW creates clear boundaries for the next cut. Must, Should, Could, and Won't make commitment, room for maneuver, and trade-off logic visible to everyone involved.
Complexity
Low
Time
30-90 min
Participants
3-12
Format
Workshop + async
Output
Prioritized Backlog, Release Scope, Tradeoff Notes
Tags
PrioritizationScopeDecision
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