[Project Name] Discovery Wiki
Central Knowledge Base for [Project Type] Project
Last Updated: [YYYY-MM-DD]
Status: [Active Discovery Phase / Build Phase / Complete]
Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Team and Stakeholders
- Systems and Integrations Inventory
- Feature Requirements and Specifications
- Current Workflows
- Pain Points and Opportunities
- Technical Infrastructure
- Deep Dives
- Quick Wins Identified
- Open Questions
Executive Summary
Project Goal: [One sentence describing the primary objective]
Timeline: [Date range]
Key Meetings Completed: [List completed meetings with status tags]
Top-Level Insights
- [Insight category 1]: [Key finding]
- [Insight category 2]: [Key finding]
- [Insight category 3]: [Key finding]
Critical Needs
- [Need 1] - [Brief description]
- [Need 2] - [Brief description]
- [Need 3] - [Brief description]
Team and Stakeholders
Client Team
| Name | Role | Responsibilities | Discovery Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Name] | [Title] | [Key responsibilities] | [DONE/UPCOMING/ONGOING] |
| [Name] | [Title] | [Key responsibilities] | [DONE/UPCOMING/ONGOING] |
Brainforge Team
| Name | Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Uttam Kumaran | Managing Lead | Client POC, project strategy |
| [Name] | [Role] | [Responsibilities] |
External Vendors
| Vendor | Service | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Vendor] | [Service] | [Active/Transition] | [Key details] |
Systems and Integrations Inventory
[Category 1: e.g., E-commerce Platforms]
[System Name]
- Purpose: [What it does]
- Data Available: [Key data points]
- Integration Status: [Active/Planned/Issue]
- Access Status: [Have access/Pending/Need credentials]
- Owner: [Who manages it]
- Known Issues: [Any problems or limitations]
[System Name]
- Purpose: [What it does]
- Data Available: [Key data points]
- Integration Status: [Active/Planned/Issue]
- Access Status: [Have access/Pending/Need credentials]
- Owner: [Who manages it]
- Known Issues: [Any problems or limitations]
[Category 2: e.g., Marketing Platforms]
[System Name]
- Purpose: [What it does]
- Data Available: [Key data points]
- Integration Status: [Active/Planned/Issue]
- Access Status: [Have access/Pending/Need credentials]
- Owner: [Who manages it]
- Known Issues: [Any problems or limitations]
Feature Requirements and Specifications
[Phase/Feature 1]: [Name]
Goal: [What this phase or feature achieves]
Priority 0 (Must Have)
-
[Requirement name]
- Description: [What it does]
- Success Criteria: [How we know it is done]
- Dependencies: [What it needs]
-
[Requirement name]
- Description: [What it does]
- Success Criteria: [How we know it is done]
- Dependencies: [What it needs]
Priority 1 (Should Have)
- [Requirement name]
- Description: [What it does]
- Success Criteria: [How we know it is done]
Deliverables
- [Deliverable 1]
- [Deliverable 2]
- [Deliverable 3]
[Phase/Feature 2]: [Name]
Goal: [What this phase or feature achieves]
Priority 0 (Must Have)
- [Requirement name]
- Description: [What it does]
- Success Criteria: [How we know it is done]
Deliverables
- [Deliverable 1]
- [Deliverable 2]
Current Workflows
[Workflow Name]: [Owner/Team]
Time Investment: [Estimated hours per week/month]
Steps:
- [Step 1]
- [Step 2]
- [Step 3]
- [Step 4]
Pain Points:
- [Pain point 1]
- [Pain point 2]
- [Pain point 3]
Automation Opportunities:
- [Opportunity 1]
- [Opportunity 2]
[Workflow Name]: [Owner/Team]
Time Investment: [Estimated hours per week/month]
Steps:
- [Step 1]
- [Step 2]
- [Step 3]
Pain Points:
- [Pain point 1]
- [Pain point 2]
Automation Opportunities:
- [Opportunity 1]
Pain Points and Opportunities
By Stakeholder
[Stakeholder Name] ([Role])
Pain Points:
- [Pain point title]: [Description and impact]
- [Pain point title]: [Description and impact]
Opportunities:
- [Opportunity title]: [Description and potential value]
- [Opportunity title]: [Description and potential value]
[Stakeholder Name] ([Role])
Pain Points:
- [Pain point title]: [Description and impact]
Opportunities:
- [Opportunity title]: [Description and potential value]
Technical Infrastructure
Current Stack
| Category | Tool | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Category] | [Tool] | [Active/Planned] | [Notes] |
| [Category] | [Tool] | [Active/Planned] | [Notes] |
| [Category] | [Tool] | [Active/Planned] | [Notes] |
Proposed Stack
| Category | Leading Option | Alternatives | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Category] | [Tool] | [Alternatives] | [Evaluating/Confirmed] |
| [Category] | [Tool] | [Alternatives] | [Evaluating/Confirmed] |
Architecture Questions
- [Question about architecture]
- [Question about data flow]
- [Question about integration]
Deep Dives
[Topic 1]: [Name]
Timeline: [Date range]
Status: [Upcoming/In Progress/Complete]
Key Deliverables:
- [Deliverable 1]
- [Deliverable 2]
Risks:
- [Risk and mitigation]
[Topic 2]: [Name]
Timeline: [Date range]
Status: [Upcoming/In Progress/Complete]
Key Deliverables:
- [Deliverable 1]
- [Deliverable 2]
Risks:
- [Risk and mitigation]
Quick Wins Identified
High Impact, Low Effort (Target: [Timeframe])
-
[Quick win title]
- Impact: [What it solves]
- Approach: [How to do it]
- Timeline: [Estimated time]
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[Quick win title]
- Impact: [What it solves]
- Approach: [How to do it]
- Timeline: [Estimated time]
Medium Impact, Medium Effort (Target: [Timeframe])
- [Quick win title]
- Impact: [What it solves]
- Approach: [How to do it]
- Timeline: [Estimated time]
Open Questions
[Category 1: e.g., Platform and Architecture]
-
[Question]
- Owner: [Who should answer]
- Needed by: [Date or phase]
-
[Question]
- Owner: [Who should answer]
- Needed by: [Date or phase]
[Category 2: e.g., Data and Integrations]
- [Question]
- Owner: [Who should answer]
- Needed by: [Date or phase]
[Category 3: e.g., Team and Process]
- [Question]
- Owner: [Who should answer]
- Needed by: [Date or phase]
Change Log
| Date | Author | Change | Stakeholder |
|---|---|---|---|
| [YYYY-MM-DD] | [Author] | Created Discovery Wiki | N/A |
| [YYYY-MM-DD] | [Author] | [Change description] | [Stakeholder name] |
Next Update: After [next meeting or milestone]