211- Set a Shared Vision

Shared Vision & Customer Alignment

• Critical to create a shared vision between team and customers.
• Goal: \text{"I know what they want, and they know that I know it."}
• Prevents misinterpretation, rework, and customer doubt.

Definition of Done (DoD)

• Clear, agreed-upon criteria that signals a feature/product is complete.
• Ensures delivery meets quality and functionality expectations.

Agile Techniques to Capture Vision

• Use-case diagrams: visualize interactions between users and system.
• Data models: map data structures & relationships.
• Screen designs / wireframes: illustrate UI layout & flow.
• Personas: fictional profiles representing user types & needs.
• Agile project charter: concise document outlining purpose, scope, stakeholders, success criteria.

Core Purpose of These Methods

• Prove understanding of customer needs before development starts.
• Build customer confidence that final product will match their vision.

Key Takeaways

• Establish shared vision early.
• Document & validate DoD with stakeholders.
• Apply multiple agile artifacts (diagrams, models, personas, charters) to communicate and confirm requirements.