PM & BA Toolkit
Reusable templates, checklists, and resources
📋 Templates
Ready-to-use document templates:
| Template | Purpose | Copy & Adapt |
|---|---|---|
| BRD Template | Business Requirements | New projects |
| FSD Template | Functional Specifications | Feature specs |
| User Story Card | Story format | Sprint planning |
| User Stories Library | Reference stories | Inspiration |
| Test Case Template | QA documentation | UAT |
✅ Checklists
Quality gates for your work:
| Checklist | Purpose | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Definition of Ready | Story ready for sprint | Before sprint planning |
| Definition of Done | Work truly complete | Before marking done |
| AI Ethics Checklist | Responsible AI | Before launching AI features |
🤖 AI Tools
Leverage AI for PM/BA work:
| Resource | Purpose |
|---|---|
| AI Prompts Library | Ready-to-use prompts for requirements, analysis, documentation |
How to Use This Toolkit
1. Starting a New Project?
- Copy BRD Template
- Fill in project-specific details
- Check Definition of Ready before dev
2. Writing User Stories?
- Reference User Stories Library for examples
- Use User Story Card format
- Validate against Definition of Ready
3. Documenting a Feature?
- Use FSD Template for detailed specs
- Include acceptance criteria
- Reference Test Case Template for QA
4. Building AI Features?
- Review AI Ethics Checklist
- Document bias mitigation strategies
- Plan for transparency and explainability
Quick Reference Cards
INVEST Criteria (User Stories)
- Independent - Can be developed separately
- Negotiable - Not a contract, open to discussion
- Valuable - Delivers value to user
- Estimable - Team can estimate effort
- Small - Fits in one sprint
- Testable - Clear pass/fail criteria
RICE Prioritization
RICE Score = (Reach × Impact × Confidence) / Effort1
MoSCoW Prioritization
- Must Have - Critical, non-negotiable
- Should Have - Important, not critical
- Could Have - Nice-to-have
- Won't Have - Out of scope (this release)
Contributing
Found a template that could be improved? See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.