Requirements Engineering and Management: The Foundation for Successful System Development

Do you want to optimize your processes, achieve new business goals, or improve existing workflows? The key to success lies in the systematic specification of your functional and technical requirements. With sustainable documentation and efficient management of requirements, you can plan long-term goals effectively – and implement changes flexibly without the need to redefine your requirements from scratch every time.

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Successful Requirements Management for Sustainable IT Projects

Why Professional Requirements Management Matters. Well-structured requirements management is the cornerstone of efficient software development and successful digital transformation initiatives. Without a systematic approach to handling requirements, significant project risks can arise. Common issues include:

  • Overlooked or incomplete requirements
  • Reliance on outdated specifications
  • Working with conflicting or inconsistent versions
  • Lack of transparency regarding dependencies and interfaces

Using proven methods and modern tools for requirements engineering, documentation, version control, and traceability, we ensure clarity, stability, and flexibility throughout your project.
This way, your system requirements remain traceable, consistent, and future-proof at every stage.

Capturing Requirements Holistically – These Sources Matter. An overview of key sources of requirements:

Stakeholder 

  • End Users (User Experience)
  • Sponsors and Management
  • Development Teams
  • Customers and Regulatory Authorities

Documents

  • Process Documentation
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Internal Company Policies
  • Market Analyses and User Studies

Existing Systems as Sources of Requirements:

  • Legacy or Predecessor Systems
  • Competing Solutions
  • Internal and External Interfaces
  • Expandable Existing Systems

Our services - your advantage: A Holistic Approach to Your Requirements

Traditional Elicitation Techniques

We conduct structured interviews, observe real-world usage scenarios, and capture requirements through targeted conversations with key stakeholders.

Cognitive Methods

Through in-depth analytical discussions, moderated focus groups, and structured consensus-building, we integrate diverse stakeholder perspectives.

Requirements Workshops

We facilitate workshops, lead creative brainstorming sessions, and apply role-playing techniques to collaboratively develop viable and sustainable requirements.

Visual Modeling

Using scenarios, mind maps, diagrams, and other visualization techniques, we create a shared understanding of system functions and interdependencies.

Prototyping

Through rapid prototyping – in simulation environments, process models, or UI designs – we make requirements tangible and testable before development even begins.

System Archaeology

We analyze existing systems, documents, and source code ("system archaeology") to identify reusable components and hidden dependencies.

Whether it's digital transformation, new IT systems, or process optimization – we turn complex requirements into clear solutions. Leverage our expertise to make your projects efficient, transparent, and future-proof. Now is the right time to take the next step. Ready to take your requirements to the next level? Get in touch with us for a non-binding consultation.

 

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Michael Fahmüller

Product Line Manager Professional Services

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Michael Fahmüller

Product Line Manager Professional Services

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