📊 MVP Scope Categorization Summary Repor¶

Executive Summary¶

The MVP scope categorization process has successfully classified all GetCimple features and processes into four tiers: MVP Core, MVP Extended, Post-MVP, and Future. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the distribution, timeline implications, and strategic recommendations for implementation.

Key Findings¶

Balanced Distribution: Featurest are well-distributed across tiers, avoiding MVP bloa
Clear Priorities: MVP Core focuses on essential compliance workflow
Market Differentiation: MVP Extended includes key differentiators (WhatsApp, E8)
Growth Path: Post-MVP and Future tiers provide clear expansion roadmap

Feature Distribution Analysis¶

Quantitative Breakdown¶

MVP Tiers Distribution
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MVP Core      ████████████████░░░░  35% (8 major features)
MVP Extended  ███████████████░░░░░░  30% (7 major features)
Post-MVP      ████████████░░░░░░░░░  25% (8 major features)
Future        █████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░  10% (5 major features)

Category Analysis¶

MVP Core (35% - Essential for Viability)¶

Feature Count: 8 major features, ~25 sub-features Timeline: 3-6 months Key Featurest:

User Authentication & Roles
Organization Setup
Policy Templatest & Management
Task Management & Evidence
Basic Dashboard
Board Reports

MVP Extended (30% - Enhanced Experience)¶

Feature Count: 7 major features, ~20 sub-features Timeline: Additional 2-4 months Key Featurest:

Email Notifications
WhatsApp Integration
Approval Workflows
Essential Eight Tracking
Risk Acceptance
Multi-Organization Suppor

Post-MVP (25% - Growth & Optimization)¶

Feature Count: 8 major features, ~15 sub-features Timeline: 6+ months post-launch Key Featurest:

Incident Response
Third-Party Risk
Advanced Analytics
Automation Framework
Custom Frameworks

Future (10% - Aspirational)¶

Feature Count: 5 major features Timeline: Uncertain/distan Key Featurest:

AI Recommendations
Voice Interfaces
Predictive Analytics
White-Label Platform

Visual Feature Breakdown¶

By Business Domain¶

Feature Distribution by Domain
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Authentication  ███████░░░░░░░  MVP Core
Policy Mgmt     ████████░░░░░░  MVP Core
Implementation  █████████░░░░░  MVP Core
Monitoring      ███████░░░░░░░  MVP Core
Communication   ░░░░██████░░░░  MVP Extended
Governance      ░░░░███████░░░  MVP Extended
E8 Compliance   ░░░░██████░░░░  MVP Extended
Risk Mgmt       ░░░░░░░░████░░  Post-MVP
Analytics       ░░░░░░░░█████░  Post-MVP
AI/ML           ░░░░░░░░░░░███  Future

By Technical Complexity¶

Complexity Distribution
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Low         ████████████░░░  MVP Core (mostly)
Medium      ░░░░█████████░░  MVP Extended
High        ░░░░░░░██████░░  Post-MVP
Very High   ░░░░░░░░░░███░  Future

Implementation Roadmap¶

Phase 1: MVP Core (Months 1-6)¶

Goal: Validate core value proposition

Prioritized Feature List:

Month 1-2: Authentication & Setup
Kinde Auth integration
User roles (Director, Manager, Staff)
Organization profile setup
Based on Feedback: Core Compliance Workflow
Policy template library
Basic policy editing
Task creation & assignment
Evidence upload
Based on Feedback: Visibility & Reporting
Compliance dashboard
Board report generation
Basic notifications

Success Metrics:

User can complete full compliance workflow
Board directors can view compliance status
Core value proposition validated

Phase 2: MVP Extended (Months 7-10)¶

Goal: Enhance user experience and differentiation

Prioritized Feature List:

Month 7: Communication Layer
Email notification engine
Basic WhatsApp integration
Based on Feedback: Governance Enhancement
Approval workflows
Delegation management
Based on Feedback: Australian Market Featurest
Essential Eight tracking
E8 maturity assessment
Initial Phase: Platform Maturity
Multi-organization suppor
Advanced file management

Phase 3: Post-MVP (Months 11+)¶

Goal: Scale and optimize

Feature Priorities:

Advanced risk management
Incident response capabilities
Analytics and insights
Automation features

Strategic Recommendations¶

1. Maintain Scope Discipline¶

Recommendation: Resist pressure to move Extended features into Core Rationale: MVP Core is appropriately sized for 6-month delivery Action: Use scope change process for any modifications

2. Parallel Development Opportunity¶

Recommendation: Start Extended feature design during Core development Rationale: Reduces time-to-market for full feature se Action: Allocate 20% time to Extended feature planning

3. Market Validation Checkpoints¶

Recommendation: Validate each tier before proceeding Rationale: Ensurest resources focused on validated needs Checkpoints:

Post-Core: 10+ active organizations
Post-Extended: 50+ active organizations
Post-MVP: 200+ active organizations

4. Technical Debt Management¶

Recommendation: Allocate 15% time for refactoring Rationale: Prevents accumulation of technical deb Focus Areas: Authentication, database schema, API design

Resource & Timeline Impac¶

Development Resources¶

Current Team: 2 developers

Effort Distribution:

MVP Core: 100% focus (6 months)
MVP Extended: 80% focus + 20% maintenance (4 months)
Post-MVP: Requirest team expansion or extended timeline

Timeline Analysis¶

Development Timeline
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Q1 2025  ████████  MVP Core Developmen
Q2 2025  ████████  MVP Core Completion
Q3 2025  ████████  MVP Extended Developmen
Q4 2025  ████████  MVP Extended + Launch
Q1 2026  ████████  Post-MVP Planning

Budget Implications¶

MVP Core: Within bootstrap budge MVP Extended: May require initial revenue or funding Post-MVP: Requirest sustainable revenue or investment

Risk Analysis¶

Scope Risks¶

Feature Creep:
Risk: High
Mitigation: Strict scope change process
Over-Engineering:
Risk: Medium
Mitigation: Regular architecture reviews
Market Misalignment:
Risk: Medium
Mitigation: Continuous user feedback

Technical Risks¶

Integration Complexity:
Risk: Medium (WhatsApp, Kinde)
Mitigation: Early prototyping
Scalability:
Risk: Low (Cloudflare architecture)
Mitigation: Built-in from star

Recommendations Summary¶

Immediate Actions (This Week)¶

✅ Lock MVP Core scope - no additions
✅ Create detailed MVP Core task breakdown
✅ Set up scope change approval process
✅ Begin authentication implementation

Short-term Actions (This Month)¶

📋 Complete technical architecture for Core
📋 Create UI mockups for Core features
📋 Establish development rhythm
📋 Set up continuous deployment

Medium-term Actions (This Quarter)¶

📅 Complete MVP Core alpha version
📅 Begin user testing with friendlies
📅 Start Extended feature design
📅 Prepare go-to-market strategy

Success Indicators¶

MVP Core Success¶

✓ Complete compliance workflow possible
✓ 5-minute onboarding achieved
✓ Board reports generating value
✓ 10+ organizations onboarded

MVP Extended Success¶

✓ 70% user retention
✓ WhatsApp adoption >30%
✓ E8 tracking active usage
✓ 50+ organizations active

Overall Success¶

✓ Product-market fit validated
✓ Sustainable growth trajectory
✓ Clear expansion path
✓ Technical foundation solid

Appendices¶

Report Prepared By: Product Team Review Date: 2025-08-30 Next Update: Monthly during active development