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Project Management & Agile · Foundational

MoSCoW Prioritization

Prioritization technique classifying requirements as Must have, Should have, Could have, and Won't have (this time).

Definition

Originating in DSDM, it helps manage scope within fixed time and budget. DSDM guidance suggests Must haves be no more than about 60% of effort.

Example

Must: login; Should: password reset; Could: social sign-in; Won't: biometric login this release.

Exam tip

'Won't' means not this time, not never.

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