Globally, organizations are improving the success rate of their software projects by focusing on the quality of their requirements. In an April 16th article in CIO, Thomas Wailgum points out that CIOs are investing in software requirement teams, though an actual definition of the role that handles them remains somewhat vague.

In so doing, internal IT teams have begun to manage internal software much like externally facing development groups manage their products – like product managers. This trend supports company objectives, improves ROI, and, most importantly, helps IT develop software that their internal customers love to use.

So it is not surprising that more and more individuals are interested in performing the job of requirements analysis. Fortune 500 companies are consolidating their requirements groups. Plus, organizations like the IIBA and resources such as the BABOK lend credence to what was previously an unrecognized profession. There is no doubt that individuals and companies alike are benefitting from the standardization of the role.

Harnessing the power of a great requirements team is challenging because the skills associated with requirements analysis are complex. There is a breadth and diversity in the skills and knowledge required that are alien to other positions, including...Continue reading the full whitepaper.