Reviewed and updated: 21 July 2026.
A requirements workshop creates statements, questions and preferences. A traceability matrix connects an approved requirement to its source, rationale, test and later change history.
Do not capture every sentence as a requirement
Classify workshop content as need, constraint, assumption, solution idea, acceptance criterion or unresolved question.
Create a traceable requirement
| Field | Example purpose |
|---|---|
| ID | Stable reference |
| Requirement | Clear outcome or constraint |
| Source | Participant and timestamp |
| Rationale | Problem or objective |
| Priority | Approved importance |
| Acceptance | How it will be tested |
| Design link | Solution component |
| Status | Draft, approved, changed or retired |
Resolve conflicts
When two participants request incompatible outcomes, preserve both sources and escalate the decision. AI should not choose the winner.
How NERALVO Halo fits
NERALVO Halo can preserve the rationale and exact wording behind requirements, while DOWAY makes source sections searchable.
The matrix becomes useful when every approved requirement can be traced backwards to evidence and forwards to design, test and change control.
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