An ideal business requirement document
A summary statement
The executive summary is the outline of the requirements of the project. The best time to formulate a summary statement is once the BRD is written completely.
Project objectives
The project objectives should be written in a SMART format which implicates they must be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound.
Needs statement
The needs statement outlines why the project is needed for the business and how the project will be able to meet the needs.
Project scope
The project scope outlines what to be included and what should not be included.
Financial statements
The financial statements indicate the impact of the project on the company’s balance sheet and revenue over the specific period of time. This also holds the information on the funding of the project and how it would be done.
Functional requirements and corresponding features
This part will include diagrams, charts, and timelines.
Personal needs
This section covers the human resources aspect of the project. Who needs to be hired and when the hiring needs to be done. It also covers the cost of the resources.
Schedule, timeline & deadlines
Each phase of the project is covered in detail in this section. This helps to ensure that all stakeholders are aware of what is required and when it will be required.
Assumptions
The assumptions outline anticipated events that would occur during the course of the project.
Cost & Benefit
This section holds a detailed list of all the costs involved in the project along with the cost-benefit analysis. The savings from the project are also listed here.
The first phase of starting a project
Difference between BRD & FRD
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