Discoverydokumentet

Discoverydokumentet is a term used in Scandinavian languages to describe a formal document that records findings and information collected during the discovery phase of a project, research, or legal process. The document aims to establish a common understanding of the problem, opportunity, or domain and to provide a foundation for planning and decision making.

Typical purposes include clarifying the scope and objectives, identifying stakeholders and user needs, outlining current conditions and constraints, listing risks and assumptions, and documenting requirements or questions that require further investigation. The discovery document often serves as a reference for later stages such as design, development, procurement, or legal strategy, helping to align teams and stakeholders around a shared set of facts and expectations.

Contents commonly found in the discoverydokumentet include a problem statement, goals and success criteria, stakeholder map, description of the current state, identified gaps or opportunities, constraints and assumptions, high-level requirements (functional and non-functional), risk assessment, open questions, recommended next steps, and a tentative timeline. It may also include a glossary of terms and references to source material or interviews.

Creation and use typically involve collaboration among project managers, product or solution owners, analysts, researchers, and subject-matter experts. The document is often produced after interviews, workshops, document reviews, and data analysis, and is iteratively refined as new information emerges. In some contexts, the discovery document also functions as a baseline for feasibility assessments, sprint planning, or legal discovery processes, depending on the field and jurisdiction. See also: discovery phase, requirements specification, feasibility study, stakeholder analysis.