Work Product Descriptor (Artifact): Business Need
A Business Need is a specific outcome that the enterprise aims to achieve within a defined time frame.
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Input ToMandatory: Optional:
  • None
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  • None
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Main Description

Business Needs are is created by business experts within the enterprise. It is defined as the result of a Business Objective or a Business Problem or Opportunity—the desired outcome is defined in the Business Need.

IT architects should be involved in deciding on this action through participation in the meeting where the Need is agreed. See the overview of inputs here: Inputs.

See: Activity: Enterprise Planning and Milestone: Gate 0.

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