konceptdokument

A konceptdokument, often translated as concept document, is a concise formal document that communicates the core idea, rationale, and high-level requirements of a proposed project or product. It is used in the early phase of a project to align stakeholders, test assumptions, and obtain authorization to proceed to detailed planning.

A typical konceptdokument covers: purpose and scope, problem statement, target users and stakeholders, proposed solution at a high level, objectives and success criteria, constraints and assumptions, risks, milestones, budget or resources, dependencies, and governance or approvals. The document serves to clarify what is being proposed and why it matters, without locking in detailed specifications.

It serves as a basis for subsequent documents like feasibility studies, business cases, requirements specification, and the project charter, and helps ensure alignment and traceability throughout the early phases of a project.

Process and use: the konceptdokument is usually created by the initiator or product owner, reviewed by key stakeholders, refined, and approved. It is typically kept concise and treated as a living document that can be updated as new information emerges or conditions change.

In practice, konceptdokument is widely used across industries and methodologies. In agile environments it often complements the product vision and initial backlog, while in traditional settings it informs the project scope and baseline plan.