The Smart Planner app
Disclaimer: The project / app described in this post is a mock project and is intended to serve as an example only. The features listed are purely hypothetical and are not part of any actual app.
The purpose of this post is to demonstrate the type of work that a Business Analyst / Product Owner may undertake when developing a new product.
Business Requirements
The app offer a range of features to help users manage their schedules and stay organized:
Integrations with calendar apps to ensure seamless scheduling
Task management functionality to keep track of to-do lists
Scheduling capabilities to help users plan their day effectively
Calendar reminders to keep users on track
Ability to add notes to events for additional context
Mobile access for on-the-go scheduling and task management
Privacy settings to ensure user data is protected
Ability to add other users to events with varying permissions to facilitate collaboration
Customizable themes & background images personalize the app
Contact list integration to easily invite attendees to events
Recurring event support to simplify scheduling for regular events
Ability to add external links and attachments to events for additional information
Ability to set up filters and tags to categorized events for easy reference
Compatibility with multiple devices to ensure users can access the app from their preferred device
Cross-platform support to ensure users can use the app regardless of their operating system
Ability to export data for record-keeping and analysis purposes
Conduct market research: Jack will research the most commonly used calendar apps and their features to inform the development of integrations in Smart Planner.
Facilitate requirement gathering sessions: Jack will organize sessions with stakeholders to define the specifications for the task management functionality, including assigning tasks, setting due dates, and tracking progress.
Work with designers: Jack will collaborate with designers to create user-friendly scheduling capabilities, such as viewing availability, scheduling events, and managing conflicts.
Design calendar reminders: Jack will work on designing customizable reminders that integrate with mobile notifications to ensure users stay on track.
Define specifications for the notes feature: Jack will collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements for the notes feature, allowing users to add text, images, and files to events.
Develop requirements for the mobile app: Jack will gather requirements and develop specifications for a mobile app that allows users to access scheduling and task management features on-the-go.
Define privacy settings: Jack will work with stakeholders to define specifications for privacy settings, including encryption and permission settings to protect user data.
Define collaboration feature specifications: Jack will gather requirements and define specifications for the collaboration feature, allowing users to add others with different levels of permissions.
Define requirements for contact list integration: Jack will work on defining specifications for contact list integration, enabling users to import contacts and send invitations to events.
Develop specifications for recurring event support: Jack will gather requirements and develop specifications for recurring event support, including setting up events with different frequencies and customizations.
Facilitate requirements gathering sessions for external links and attachments: Jack will organize sessions with stakeholders to define specifications for the external links and attachment feature.
Define specifications for compatibility with multiple devices: Jack will work on defining requirements for compatibility with desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones.
Develop requirements for cross-platform support: Jack will gather requirements and define specifications for cross-platform support, ensuring compatibility with different operating systems and web browsers.
Jack's involvement in these tasks demonstrates his role in developing Smart Planner as a comprehensive scheduling and task management app that offers a range of features to help users stay organized and productive.