A Product Description defines an individual product in detail so the team knows what it is, what good looks like, and how it will be reviewed. It is one of those surprisingly useful documents that saves arguments later.
When to use this template
- Define deliverables clearly
- Set acceptance criteria for products
- Support controlled delivery and review
What it helps you capture
- Identifier and title
- Features and source
- Skills and resources required
- Checklists, tolerances and responsibilities
Who usually owns it
- Project Manager
- Team Lead
- Senior Supplier
Practical use in an ICT project
Example: Product Description is useful on an ICT project where the team needs a controlled, repeatable way to manage this area of delivery without adding unnecessary bureaucracy.
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