# <!-- TODO: [BRD-XXX] Business Requirement Title -->

## Metadata

- **Document ID**: <!-- TODO: BRD-XXX-short-name -->
- **Status**: <!-- TODO: Draft | In Review | Approved | Implemented -->
- **Author**: <!-- TODO: Your Name -->
- **Created**: <!-- TODO: YYYY-MM-DD -->
- **Last Updated**: <!-- TODO: YYYY-MM-DD -->
- **Stakeholders**: <!-- TODO: List key stakeholders -->
- **Priority**: <!-- TODO: Critical | High | Medium | Low -->

## Description

<!-- TODO: Describe the business problem or opportunity. What challenge are we addressing? -->

### Background

<!-- TODO: Provide context about the current situation and why this requirement emerged. -->

### Problem Statement

<!-- TODO: Clear, concise statement of the problem this requirement solves. -->

## Business Value

<!-- TODO: Explain the expected business impact and benefits. -->

### Expected Outcomes

<!-- TODO: List expected outcomes, e.g.:
- **Outcome 1**: Brief description of expected result
- **Outcome 2**: Brief description of expected result
-->

### Strategic Alignment

<!-- TODO: How does this align with broader business goals or strategy? -->

## Stakeholders

<!-- TODO: Document stakeholders in table format:
| Role | Name/Team | Responsibility | Contact |
|------|-----------|----------------|---------|
| Business Owner | | Decision maker | |
| Product Owner | | Requirements definition | |
| End Users | | Primary users | |
| Technical Lead | | Implementation oversight | |
-->

## User Stories

<!-- TODO: Document user stories in table format:
| ID | As a... | I want to... | So that... | Priority |
|----|---------|--------------|------------|----------|
| US-1 | [role] | [capability] | [benefit] | High |
| US-2 | [role] | [capability] | [benefit] | Medium |
-->

## Assumptions

<!-- TODO: List assumptions being made about users, systems, or business conditions.
1. Assumption about user behavior or system capability
2. Assumption about resources or timeline
3. Assumption about business context
-->

## Constraints

<!-- TODO: Identify limitations or restrictions that must be respected. -->

### Business Constraints

<!-- TODO: Document business constraints, e.g., budget limitations, regulatory requirements, market timing -->

### Technical Constraints

<!-- TODO: Document technical constraints, e.g., system limitations, integration requirements, platform restrictions -->

### Organizational Constraints

<!-- TODO: Document organizational constraints, e.g., team capacity, skill requirements, policy limitations -->

## Dependencies

<!-- TODO: List dependencies on other projects, systems, or decisions in table format:
| Dependency | Type | Status | Impact if Blocked |
|------------|------|--------|-------------------|
| [Project/System] | Internal/External | In Progress | High/Medium/Low |
-->

## Risks

<!-- TODO: Identify potential risks and mitigation strategies in table format:
| Risk | Likelihood | Impact | Mitigation Strategy |
|------|------------|--------|---------------------|
| [Risk description] | High/Med/Low | High/Med/Low | [How to mitigate] |
-->

## Acceptance Criteria

<!-- TODO: Define what "done" looks like from a business perspective.
1. **Criterion 1**: Specific, measurable condition that must be met
2. **Criterion 2**: Specific, measurable condition that must be met
3. **Criterion 3**: Specific, measurable condition that must be met
-->

## Success Metrics

<!-- TODO: Define how success will be measured after implementation in table format:
| Metric | Current Baseline | Target | Measurement Method |
|--------|------------------|--------|-------------------|
| [KPI name] | [Current value] | [Target value] | [How measured] |
-->

### Time to Value

<!-- TODO: When do we expect to see results? What's the measurement timeline? -->

## Approval

<!-- TODO: OPTIONAL - Remove if not needed. Sign-off section for key stakeholders:
| Role | Name | Signature | Date |
|------|------|-----------|------|
| Business Owner | | | |
| Product Owner | | | |
| Technical Lead | | | |
-->