It is possible small teams can get away with using general purpose Microsoft Office applications to manage requirements for simple projects. But, as soon as the team size grows or project complexities increase, significant communication problems and inefficiencies creep into managing the swell of requirements.

The negative impact of managing your requirements with general purpose Office tools can be measured in real-world losses, such as missed deadlines, blown budgets, poor quality, unmet customer expectations, lost reputations, and bad employee morale. A flexible requirements management solution that adapts to your growing needs helps you avoid these potential project killers.

So how do you know when it’s time to upgrade from Office tools to a dedicated requirements management solution? Read on to learn the 10 signs you’ve outgrown your requirements management tool...