Best practices in managing requirements

Based on our experiences, when managing requirements, you should always keep the following best practices in mind:

  • A business transformation initiative is not a destination; rather, it is a journey that must constantly evolve. Hence, you must always keep the requirements up to date. This includes key decisions that are made in a process/requirement. They should be easily available in the RTM.
  • Always capture the requirements in a SMART format. They should not have abstract details.
  • Never assume any requirement; always get it validated. Validation is the best when it's documented and signed off.
  • Requirements change over time and how you handle such changes decides the fate of the project. Scope management and change requests should be the key levers for a project manager/CRP lead.
  • Requirement collection and documentation is a zero-sum game; both parties (on the business and solution sides) should participate well and the RTM should be a living document that is easily accessible, simple to understand, and can be leveraged throughout the lifespan of the project.
If you can tell and trace the life of a requirement, then it is a strong foundation for success. Subsequently, this traceability can be referenced in all business documents. It empowers the change management initiative and, ultimately, project success.
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