Projektbehov

Projektbehov, or project needs, refers to the set of business, stakeholder, and technical requirements that justify a project and guide its scope and outcomes. It captures why the project is undertaken, what problem or opportunity it aims to address, and what value is expected to be realized.

Key elements typically included in projektbehov are: the business need or problem statement; stakeholder needs and expectations; the scope and planned deliverables; functional and non-functional requirements; success criteria or benefits to be realized; and the constraints, assumptions, risks, and dependencies that affect the project. Distinguishing between needs and requirements is common: needs express intent and value, while requirements specify observable and verifiable capabilities the solution must provide.

The purpose of defining projektbehov is to align sponsors, customers, and project teams, enable decision making, and provide a basis for the business case, planning, and governance. The process usually involves elicitation from stakeholders, analysis and modelling of information, documentation in a requirements specification or backlog, validation with stakeholders, and prioritization. Once baselined, requirements are managed through traceability and change control to reflect evolving needs without losing alignment with objectives.

In practice, projektbehov spans various domains, from software development to construction or organizational change. Clear projektbehov helps prevent scope creep, supports realistic budgeting and scheduling, and improves the likelihood that the delivered solution meets intended value and strategic goals. It is closely tied to the business case and is refreshed as assumptions change and the project progresses.