Planning the requirements gathering sessions
The saying “fail to prepare, prepare to fail” certainly applies to requirements analysis. As a solution architect, you will work with stakeholders, project managers, and other interested parties to plan the requirements gathering sessions.
Planning activities can be broken down in the following way.
Defining the purpose and desired outcome of the sessions
You will define a high-level goal and desired outcome for the requirements gathering exercise, along with each workshop or session. Special consideration must be made to ensure the desired outcomes for the sessions align with the high-level project goals and key success criteria that were previously defined. This will serve as a compass for the duration of the requirements gathering exercise, guiding your train of thought toward achieving the organization’s vision. An example of a requirements capture workshop purpose and desired outcome is as follows.
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