Appendix A — Reusable project templates

A.1 One-page design brief

  • Problem statement:
  • Primary stakeholders:
  • Current baseline:
  • Desired measurable outcome:
  • Critical constraints:
  • Project scope / exclusions:
  • Main risks and assumptions:
  • Next decision and evidence needed:

A.2 Requirements and evidence register

ID Stakeholder need Testable requirement Verification method Owner Status
R-01
R-02

A.3 Design decision record

Date / decision / alternatives / criteria / evidence / selected option / dissent or remaining uncertainty / next review date.

A.4 Design review agenda

  1. Problem and requirement changes
  2. Concepts considered and decisions made
  3. Analyses, assumptions, and test evidence
  4. Open risks, safety, and ethics
  5. Budget and schedule status
  6. Action items, owners, and deadlines