Requirements Matrix

Add the client's brief in the form below. Cobl structures the needs, success criteria and constraints in one matrix, with the points still to confirm.

Requirements matrix

Needs, criteria and constraints in one clear matrix.

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List the client's needs in a matrix.

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Get each need with its priority, criterion and source.

Which needs are still unclear?

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What are the success criteria?

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Get the measurable criteria the client will use.

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Structure the client's needs in one clear matrix

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Every need, one line

Needs, priorities and constraints from meetings and documents.

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Measurable success

The criteria the client will use to judge the project.

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Points to confirm

What is still unclear, with the question to ask.