Goal-Driven To-Do List Prioritizer: Boost Productivity with Custom Methods

How to use the tool

• List your goals – type one goal per line.
  Example 1: “Automate invoice processing”
  Example 2: “Write Q2 sustainability report”
• Select a prioritization method
  
  • Eisenhower Matrix – urgency × importance.
  • Priority Scoring System – quantitative weighting.
  • MoSCoW Method – Must/Should/Could/Won’t.
• Optional time frame – add context such as “next 30 days” or “Sprint 12”.
• Press Generate – the service returns a ranked, copy-ready list.

Formulas & worked example

Priority Score (PS)

$$PS = rac{Impact \times Urgency \times Importance}{Effort}$$

• Task A: Impact 4, Urgency 3, Importance 5, Effort 2 ⇒ $$PS = rac{4\times3\times5}{2}=30$$
• Task B: Impact 2, Urgency 2, Importance 3, Effort 3 ⇒ $$PS = rac{2\times2\times3}{3}=4$$

Task A outranks Task B, so schedule it first.

Eisenhower categories

• Do Now – urgent + important
• Plan – important, not urgent
• Delegate – urgent, not important
• Eliminate – neither

MoSCoW definitions

• Must-Have – critical to success
• Should-Have – high value, lower urgency
• Could-Have – desirable if time allows
• Won’t-Have – excluded this cycle

Quick-Facts

• Handles up to 50 goals per request — internal spec (Tool Docs, 2024).
• Eisenhower Matrix dates to 1954 speech by President Eisenhower (Eisenhower Library).
• MoSCoW listed in DSDM Agile Project Framework, p. 30 (DSDM Consortium, 2021).
• Weighted scoring widely adopted in product road-mapping (Atlassian Guide, 2023).

FAQ

What does the generator do?

The tool converts your raw goal list into a clearly ranked action plan using the prioritization framework you choose.

How is the Priority Score calculated?

It multiplies Impact, Urgency, and Importance, then divides by Effort; higher scores mean higher priority.

When should I pick the Eisenhower Matrix?

Choose it for day-to-day triage when you need a quick visual of what to tackle, schedule, delegate, or drop.

Why use MoSCoW for projects?

MoSCoW forces agreement on non-negotiable versus optional features, reducing scope creep in Agile projects.

Can I mix methods?

Yes—generate separate lists, then merge; many teams score tasks first, then plot critical items in the Matrix.

How accurate is the score?

Accuracy depends on honest input; rating factors consistently yields more reliable rankings.

Is my data stored?

The form processes inputs server-side and discards them after generating the list—no long-term storage.

What if two tasks tie?

Re-evaluate Effort or Importance; small adjustments usually break ties and clarify next steps.