What is a Vision and Scope Document?
- A high-level document defining the project’s purpose, goals, and boundaries.
- Helps align stakeholders before detailed requirements gathering.
- Provides a shared understanding of what will be delivered and what will not.
Key components
- High level business objectives
- Why the system is needed, benefits, and expected value
- Product vision
- High-level description of the system, its users, and purpose
- Scope (In-Scope & Out-of-Scope)
- Defines what features and functionality are included
- Clearly states what is out of scope to prevent scope creep
- Helps set realistic expectations for stakeholders
- Stakeholders
- Key individuals or groups affected by the system
- Major constraints and assumptions
- Business, technical, or regulatory limitations that impact the project
- Risks & benefits
- Risks: High-level risks that may impact the project (e.g. technology, budget, scope changes)
- Benefits: Aligns stakeholders, prevents misunderstandings, and defines clear boundaries
A Vision and Scope Document provides clarity and alignment early in the project. It helps manage expectations and prevent scope creep and serves as a foundation for more detailed requirements analysis.
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