Decision Frameworks for Architects | Ep. 2 - MoSCoW Prioritization

Struggling to decide what to focus on in your project or personal life? Discover the power of the MoSCoW method, a simple yet powerful prioritization framework used in Agile planning, Scrum ceremonies, and even for organizing your fitness goals or personal learning systems!

In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ What MoSCoW stands for
✅ The meaning of Must, Should, Could, and Won’t
✅ How to apply it to both software development and real-life routines
✅ Why it's a favorite tool in project planning, product roadmaps, and sprint planning

Whether you're a developer, product manager, student, or just someone trying to stay focused, this video will give you clarity and control over your priorities.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
01:03 What is the MoSCoW technique?
01:50 The MoSCoW breakdown: Must, Should, Could, Won’t
03:31 When to use
05:43 Project - Get Fit & Healthy in 3 Months
09:15 Project Software Development - Online Platform MVP
12:32 Advantages
13:19 Challenges and Pitfalls
17:51 Final Thoughts


💪 Real-Life Applications

🔥 Plan your personal gym & fitness goals using “Musts” and “Won’ts”
🧠 Structure your software learning journey into achievable tasks
🧑‍💻 Clarify backlog priorities in Agile ceremonies and sprints
📅 Organize tasks in any project roadmap to stay focused and deliver value

📌 Tags
MoSCoW Technique, Agile Planning, Prioritization Frameworks, Scrum, Product Management, Sprint Planning, Must Should Could Won’t, Personal Productivity, Fitness Planning, Software Learning Plan, Task Management, Project Management, MoSCoW Prioritization