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Project Commitment Pyramid

Classify every commitment: fixed (must), negotiable (should), optional (could).

30 min Intermediate

Goal

When schedule or budget tightens, you know what to cut first without hesitation.

Steps

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List every project commitment (15-25 items).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You mentally pre-cut 30-40% of commitments if needed.

Evidence base

School: MoSCoW Prioritization / DSDM

Founders: Dai Clegg · Atern Consortium (1994)

Dai Clegg with DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method) coined MoSCoW 1994, adopted in PMI Agile & PRINCE2.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Project Commitment Pyramid" take?

This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced with another person in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "Project Commitment Pyramid"?

You mentally pre-cut 30-40% of commitments if needed. In the short term: When pressure hits, you decide in a day, not a week.

Is "Project Commitment Pyramid" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on MoSCoW Prioritization / DSDM (Dai Clegg, Atern Consortium (1994)). Dai Clegg with DSDM (Dynamic Systems Development Method) coined MoSCoW 1994, adopted in PMI Agile & PRINCE2.

Is "Project Commitment Pyramid" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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