Review & Approve Outline (v1)

Outline locked at 2026-05-21T14:01:22

1. System Purpose & Context

This section outlines the primary purpose of the small-business CRM, which is to automate the management of incoming leads by intelligently tagging them by industry, routing hot leads to account owners based on territory, and providing weekly digests on pipeline health and conversion trends. It highlights the challenges small businesses face in lead management and how this CRM addresses those challenges.

2. Target Users & Roles

This section identifies the primary users of the CRM, including small business owners, sales representatives, and marketing teams. It delineates their roles and access levels, specifying which users can view leads, manage tagging, and access reports, thus ensuring clarity in user permissions and responsibilities.

3. Core Capabilities

This section details the core capabilities of the CRM, including automated lead tagging by industry, intelligent routing of hot leads to account owners based on territory, and the generation of weekly email digests summarizing pipeline health and conversion trends. It elaborates on how these features enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of lead management for small businesses.

4. Non-Goals & Explicit Exclusions

This section clarifies what the CRM will not address, such as integration with external marketing platforms or advanced predictive analytics beyond basic lead interactions. It ensures stakeholders have realistic expectations regarding the system's capabilities and focuses on its core functionalities.

5. High-Level Architecture

This section provides an overview of the technical architecture of the CRM, including major components such as the lead tagging engine, routing logic, and reporting module. It describes the data flow between these components and outlines integration points with existing systems, ensuring a clear understanding of how data will be processed and managed.

6. Execution Phases

This section outlines the planned execution phases of the CRM development, detailing the build order, milestones, and distinguishing between the minimum viable product (MVP) and future enhancements. It sets expectations for delivery timelines and user feedback cycles.

7. Risks, Constraints, and Assumptions

This section identifies potential technical risks, such as challenges in accurately tagging leads and the scalability of the routing algorithm. It also outlines timeline constraints and key assumptions regarding user engagement and data availability, which are critical for the successful implementation of the CRM.

Approval History
v1 โ€” approved 2026-05-21T14:01:22