Requirements Gathering Approaches


Requirements gathering is critical to developing data solutions that meet real stakeholder needs (Wiegers & Beatty, 2013). It transforms unclear expectations into actionable planning inputs, supporting alignment, accuracy, and usability across project phases (Theseus, 2023).

Technique Overview

Requirements Gathering Approaches

Requirements Gathering Approaches Definition

Requirements gathering is the structured process of identifying, capturing, and validating stakeholder needs (Caudle, 2009). It involves interviews, observations, workshops, and document analysis to clarify goals and scope (Suri & Gassert, 2005; Ali, Saeed and Syed,2021). Done effectively, it reduces risk and ensures data outputs are aligned with real user expectations (Lane et al., 2016).

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  • Ali, S.H., Saeed, S. and Syed (2021). Prerequisite Elicitation — categorizing the communication challenges between software developer and consumers. Journal of Information and Communication Technology, [online] 12(1), pp.11–27. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/370526999
  • Breyter, M., 2022. Agile Product and Project Management. Apress.
  • Caudle, G. (2009). Streamlining Business Requirements. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
  • Hossenlopp, R. and Hass, K., 2007. Unearthing Business Requirements. Berrett-Koehler.

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