Summary: In this column, David Gelperin presents a problem familiar to many of us?what is the best way to record requirements? Given the limitations of static templates, how can we best manage high-volume, multidimentional requirements information? Read on and then share your experiences. - http://www.stickyminds.com/sitewide.asp?Function=edetail&ObjectType=COL&ObjectId=5936&tth=DYN&tt=siteemail&iDyn=2 Why specs matter - Most developers are morons, and the rest are assholes. I have at various times counted myself in both groups, so I can say this with the utmost confidence. - http://diveintomark.org/archives/2004/08/16/specs Explain why we should share the vision with the team - http://www.goodproductmanager.com/2007/03/16/sell-your-requirements-to-development/ An OK article about scope changing management - http://www.projectperfect.com.au/info_scope_creep_mgmt.php Using mind maps and story tree to manage requirement - http://epistemologic.com/2007/04/08/requirements-management-user-stories-mind-maps-and-story-trees/ Interesting software for requirement management - http://www.technobuff.net/webapp/product/showProduct.do?name=jfeature Another angle to view requirement - not to blame, not to prevent responsible, just try to talk and solve problem is better than document - http://www.agileproductdesign.com/blog/requirements_considered_harmful Template and sample for spec. - http://searchsoftwarequality.techtarget.com/expert/KnowledgebaseAnswer/0,289625,sid92_gci1272989_tax306195,00.html?track=NL-461&ad=608287&Offer=SWQtssret109stru&asrc=EM_NLN_2350433&uid=703565 If you want to be a good product manager, understand unmet needs and use that insight to drive requirements. - http://www.goodproductmanager.com/2008/05/06/stop-gathering-requirements/ Compare user story and use case - http://fragmental.tw/2008/10/01/user-stories-are-just-schedulable-change/ INVEST to user story - http://www.markhneedham.com/blog/2011/01/24/distributed-agile-stories-negotiable/ What you want to do, and what other want you to do - http://blog.vincentx.info/2012/03/things-manga-taught-me-requirement/ 1. How will this requirement or decision impact the user? 2. Are we overlooking any stakeholders? https://thoughtworks.medium.com/two-questions-business-analysts-should-keep-asking-ourselves-and-others-abfa837db061