Solution Definition

Drive down uncertainty of HOW, refine the WHAT, and learn fast

Identifying and evaluating options and making the right architecture and design choices help to create a competitive edge while maximizing throughput and impact. During Solution Vision, we are iterating between Solution Definition and Solution Design to develop a shared understanding and high-level implementation for the problem defined in the epic. This provides us with a Solution Vision.

Purpose

Define Epics for Initiatives
Validate business intent & epic viability

Inputs

Portfolio Road Map
Desired Business Outcomes Defined
Prioritized Opportunities
Capability Assessments
Target list of Epics based on Strategy/Value
Preliminary Business Case
Technology Impact Assessment
Solution Hypothesis Options
Customer Journey Mapping
Empathy Map
Proto Personas – assumptive personas
Epic Problem Statement
Desired Outcomes & Success Criteria
Business Risks
Mapped Capabilities
Market Assumptions

Activities

Validate Epic & Constraints
Identify work to address risks and dependencies
Product Discovery and Product Validation
Story Mapping
Refining Business Case

Definition of Done

Product Discovery and Product Validation validated with customers
Epic Brief
- Epic Problem Statement finalized
- Epic Acceptance Criteria finalized
- Business Outcomes defined
Cost Estimate
Updated Business Plan – Cost Case
Updated RIDA
Financial Evaluation
Technology Impact Assessment Completed
Portfolio Roadmap Updated
Portfolio Roadmap Updated
Signoff – Initiative/Epic

RACI

R – Product Category Team, Product Line Team
A – Product Category Team
C – Product Manager, SMEs
I – Delivery Team