Business Analysis

Business analysts must respond to today''s challenges by developing practical, creative and financially sound solutions. They need look no further for the necessary tools. This new edition of the bestselling BA guide includes the impact of Agile, an introduction to business architecture and expanded material on gap analysis and benefits management. Abstract: Business analysts must respond to today's challenges by developing practical, creative and financially sound solutions. They need look no further for the necessary tools. This new edition of the bestselling BA guide includes the impact of Agile, an introduction to business architecture and expanded material on gap analysis and benefits management. � Read more... Content: Cover Copyright Page CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES CONTRIBUTORS FOREWORD ABBREVIATIONS GLOSSARY PREFACE 1 WHAT IS BUSINESS ANALYSIS? INTRODUCTION THE ORIGINS OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS THE DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS THE SCOPE OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS WORK THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A BUSINESS ANALYST THE BUSINESS ANALYSIS MATURITY MODEL PROFESSIONALISM AND BUSINESS ANALYSIS THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS REFERENCE FURTHER READING 2 THE COMPETENCIES OF A BUSINESS ANALYST INTRODUCTION PERSONAL QUALITIES BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE PROFESSIONAL TECHNIQUES The right skills for the right situationhow can i develop my skills? industry skills frameworks industry qualifications summary references further reading 3 strategy analysis introduction the context for strategy what is strategy? strategy development external environment analysis internal environment analysis swot analysis executing strategy summary references further reading 4 the business analysis process model introduction an approach to problem solving the business analysis process model investigate situation consider perspectives analyse needs evaluate options Define requirementsdeliver changes summary references further reading 5 investigation techniques introduction prior research investigation techniques interviews observation workshops scenarios user analysis prototyping quantitative approaches suitability of techniques documenting the current situation summary reference further reading 6 stakeholder analysis and management introduction analysing stakeholders stakeholder management strategies summary of stakeholder management strategies managing stakeholders defining stakeholder involvement -- raci and rasci charts Using social media in stakeholder managementunderstanding stakeholder perspectives summary reference further reading 7 modelling business processes introduction organisational context an alternative view of an organisation the organisational view of business processes value propositions business process models analysing the 'as is' process improving business processes process measurement business process model and notation stakeholder categories and identification six sigma 8 defining the solution summary references further reading useful websites introduction Gap analysisformulating options defining business requirements introduction to business architecture definition of business architecture structure of a business architecture business architecture techniques summary reference further reading 9 making a business and financial case introduction the business case in the project lifecycle identifying options assessing project feasibility structure of a business case investment appraisal presentation of a business case raid and cardi logs summary further reading 10 establishing the requirements introduction "Business analysts must respond to the challenges of today's highly competitive global economy by developing practical, creative and financially sound solutions that will address business problems and grasp new opportunities. This excellent guide sets out the essential toolkit required. It is also ideal for students wanting to gain university and industry qualifications in business analysis and information systems, and is particularly beneficial for those studying for the BCS Professional Certificate in Business Analysis. Important additions in the third edition include expanded discussions regarding gap analysis and benefits management, the impact of Agile software development and an introduction to business architecture."-- Unedited summary from book Business analysts must respond to the challenges of today's highly competitive global economy by developing practical, creative and financially sound solutions and this excellent guide gives them the necessary tools. It is also ideal for students wanting to gain university and industry qualifications. This new edition includes expanded discussions regarding gap analysis and benefits management, the impact of Agile software development and an introduction to business architecture.

• New, updated edition of the bestselling text – over 40,000 copies sold!

• Key areas include: practical businessanalysis techniques, systems development, process management and resourcemanagement

• "...an excellent introductory text forbusiness analysts..." Kathleen Barret, President and CEO of theInternational Institute of Business Analysis
• 2nd edition ISBN - 978-1-906124-61-8

  
  

Business analysts develop practical solutions to current business challenges and this guide gives them the necessary tools. It supports everyone wanting to achieve university and industry qualifications in business analysis and information systems and is particularly beneficial for those studying for ISEB qualifications in Business Analysis. Providing workable skills and techniques, underpinned with academic theory, this title is a practical introductory guide for anyone involved with any aspect of business analysis or improving the effectiveness of IT and its alignment with the organization's business objectives