All organisations need to respond to the challenges within today's highly competitive global economy. Business analysts are at the forefront of these responses, enabling the development of practical, creative and financially sound solutions that address business problems and grasp new opportunities.
The fourth edition of this bestselling publication provides comprehensive guidance for business analysts, encompassing the essential concepts, frameworks and techniques needed to provide professional business analysis services.
Key topics covered include the strategic context, investigating business situations, managing stakeholders, improving processes and defining requirements. New topics in this edition include the service view of business analysis, the strategic context and enterprise architecture, customer experience analysis and design thinking.
Business Analysis
Description
Table of Contents
- WHAT IS BUSINESS ANALYSIS?
2. THE COMPETENCIES OF A BUSINESS ANALYST
3. THE STRATEGIC CONTEXT FOR BUSINESS ANALYSIS
4. THE BUSINESS ANALYSIS SERVICE FRAMEWORK
5. INVESTIGATING THE BUSINESS SITUATION
6. ANALYSING AND MANAGING STAKEHOLDERS
7. IMPROVING BUSINESS SERVICES AND PROCESSES
8. DEFINING THE SOLUTION
9. MAKING THE BUSINESS CASE
10. ESTABLISHING THE REQUIREMENTS
11. DOCUMENTING AND MODELLING REQUIREMENTS
12. VALIDATING AND MANAGING REQUIREMENTS
13. DELIVERING THE REQUIREMENTS
14. DELIVERING THE BUSINESS SOLUTION
SUPPLEMENTARY CHAPTER: BCS BUSINESS ANALYSIS CERTIFICATION PORTFOLIO
Author Description
Dr Debra Paul is a Chartered Fellow of BCS and is the Managing Director of Assist Knowledge Development Ltd. She is a regular speaker at business analysis conferences, a founder member of the BA Manager Forum and was the chief architect for the BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis. Debra developed the Business Analysis Service Framework.
James Cadle is a Chartered Fellow of BCS and a BCS oral examiner, having worked in business analysis and project management for more than 40 years. As a director of Assist Knowledge Development, he has created and presented a range of courses in his specialist subjects.