How do you involve and collaborate with other CCB members and roles in the requirements management process?

2 Communicate regularly and clearly

Communication is key for successful requirements management. You need to communicate with the CCB members and roles throughout the project lifecycle, from elicitation to validation to verification to change management. You need to use appropriate methods, tools, and formats to share information, feedback, and decisions. You need to avoid jargon, ambiguity, and assumptions. You need to document and track the requirements and changes in a repository that is accessible and transparent to all.

3 Align expectations and priorities

One of the main challenges of requirements management is to balance the conflicting and changing needs and expectations of the stakeholders. You need to align them with the project scope, objectives, and constraints. You need to prioritize the requirements based on their value, risk, dependency, and urgency. You need to involve the CCB members and roles in the prioritization process and get their buy-in and approval. You need to manage their expectations and communicate any changes or issues that may affect them.

4 Respect the CCB process and rules

The CCB has a defined process and rules for reviewing and approving changes to the requirements. You need to respect them and follow them. You need to submit change requests in a timely and complete manner. You need to provide sufficient justification, analysis, and impact assessment for each change. You need to attend the CCB meetings and present your change requests clearly and concisely. You need to accept the CCB decisions and implement them accordingly.

5 Collaborate and negotiate

Requirements management is not a one-way street. You need to collaborate and negotiate with the CCB members and roles to reach a consensus and a solution that satisfies everyone. You need to listen to their opinions, concerns, and suggestions. You need to acknowledge their contributions and appreciate their expertise. You need to address their issues and resolve their conflicts. You need to compromise and be flexible when necessary.

6 Learn and improve

Requirements management is a continuous learning process. You need to learn from your experiences and improve your skills and practices. You need to solicit feedback from the CCB members and roles on your performance and your deliverables. You need to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the requirements management process and the CCB process. You need to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. You need to implement lessons learned and best practices for future projects.