Checklist: Vision |
This check list provides questions to verify that the Vision is described in a consistent and complete manner.
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Check Items
Have you fully explored what the problem-behind-the-problem is
Ensure that you have found the "root cause" of the stakeholder pain. Often stakeholders will define solutions rather than stating the problem they are experiencing.
Is the problem statement correctly formulated
Ensure you have agreement on the problem to be solved.
Is the list of stakeholders complete and correct
Make sure you didn't miss any stakeholders. If you did, chances are you have not heard all perspectives.
Does everyone agree on the definition of the system boundaries
Defining the system boundaries, what's in and what's out, is a critical step for defining the scope of work.
Have you sufficiently explored constraints to be put on the system
Don't forget about the non-functional requirements and constraints. These are often the largest cost driver in development.
Have you covered all kinds of constraints - for example political, economic, and environmental
These non-technical constraints often lead to challenges.
Have all key features of the system been identified and defined
Do a completeness check, comparing the features with the problem statement, to make sure you didn't miss a critical feature.
Will the features solve the problems that are identified
Are all the features really needed? Perhaps there is some room to down-scope.
Are the features consistent with constraints that are identified
Check that conflicting requirements do not exist. If you identify conflicts, resolve them now.
Can a person who is not familiar with the project understand what the project hopes to achieve by reading the Vision
The intent of the Vision is to describe the objectives of the project in terms that non-technical people, who are not intimately involved with the project, can understand.
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