Agile Business Analysis Practice

In Agile project management, 'Must Have' requirements are critical to the successful delivery of a project. They are the essential functionalities that the product cannot be launched without. The guideline that 'Must Have' requirements should not exceed 60% is rooted in the principles of prioritization and flexibility that define Agile methodologies.

Limiting 'Must Have' requirements to a maximum of 60% encourages teams to adopt a more iterative and adaptive approach to development. This ensures that not all requirements are essential for the initial release, allowing room for 'Should Have' and 'Could Have' requirements, which can enhance the product's value and user experience but are not critical for its launch. By fostering a culture where additional features can be implemented in subsequent iterations, teams can better respond to user feedback and market changes.

Adhering to this guideline promotes a balance in scope, ensuring that the team can deliver a minimum viable product (MVP) while still allowing for improvements and enhancements in future sprints. This approach supports agility and responsiveness, core tenets of Agile practices, enabling teams to prioritize value delivery over exhaustive feature sets from the beginning.