6.3. Gather requirements
Requirements gathering is an important exercise for many reasons. Gathering business requirements:
Reduces the likelihood that an inappropriate solution will be implemented
Exposes other business problems that may also need to be addressed
Drives the creation of a statement of work and project acceptance criteria
Drives the creation of a project plan contributing directly to resources, tasks, and time lines
Reduces the likelihood of scope creep
Stimulates discussion about alternative solutions
Focuses the team on activities that directly impact the business problem, resulting in faster, more efficient execution
A thorough requirements-gathering exercise is part of the process to scope a project; it should be performed before ...
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