Business Analysis For Dummies

Your go-to guide on business analysis

Business analysis refers to the set of tasks and activities that
help companies determine their objectives for meeting certain
opportunities or addressing challenges and then help them define
solutions to meet those objectives. Those engaged in business
analysis are charged with identifying the activities that enable
the company to define the business problem or opportunity, define
what the solutions looks like, and define how it should behave in
the end. As a BA, you lay out the plans for the process
ahead.

Business Analysis For Dummies is the go to reference on
how to make the complex topic of business analysis easy to
understand. Whether you are new or have experience with business
analysis, this book gives you the tools, techniques, tips and
tricks to set your project's expectations and on the path to
success.

• Offers guidance on how to make an impact in your organization
  by performing business analysis

• Shows you the tools and techniques to be an effective business
  analysis professional

• Provides a number of examples on how to perform business
  analysis regardless of your role

If you're interested in learning about the tools and techniques
used by successful business analysis professionals, Business
Analysis For Dummies has you covered.

Autorentext

Paul Mulvey, CBAP, Director, Client Solutions, B2T Training, has been involved in business analysis since 1995. Kate McGoey, Director, Client Solutions, B2T Training, has more than 20 years' experience in application development and life cycle processes business. Kupe Kupersmith, CBAP, President of B2T Training, possesses more than 14 years of experience in software systems development. He serves as a mentor for business analysis professionals.

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Zusammenfassung

Your go-to guide on business analysis

Business analysis refers to the set of tasks and activities that help companies determine their objectives for meeting certain opportunities or addressing challenges and then help them define solutions to meet those objectives. Those engaged in business analysis are charged with identifying the activities that enable the company to define the business problem or opportunity, define what the solutions looks like, and define how it should behave in the end. As a BA, you lay out the plans for the process ahead.

Business Analysis For Dummies is the go to reference on how to make the complex topic of business analysis easy to understand. Whether you are new or have experience with business analysis, this book gives you the tools, techniques, tips and tricks to set your project's expectations and on the path to success.

• Offers guidance on how to make an impact in your organization by performing business analysis
• Shows you the tools and techniques to be an effective business analysis professional
• Provides a number of examples on how to perform business analysis regardless of your role
  If you're interested in learning about the tools and techniques used by successful business analysis professionals, Business Analysis For Dummies has you covered.

Inhalt

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Started with Business Analysis
5

Chapter 1: Business Analysis in a Nutshell 7

Chapter 2: Breaking Down the Different Levels of Business
Analysis 19

Chapter 3: Identifying and Working with Stakeholders 31

Part II: The BA Toolkit: Tools, Terms, and Techniques
51

Chapter 4: Talking about Tools of the Trade 53

Chapter 5: Understanding What Requirements Truly Entail 73

Chapter 6: Hunting for the Right Information, Part 1: The
Process 97

Chapter 7: Hunting for the Right Information, Part 2: The
Techniques 113

Chapter 8: Uncovering and Analyzing Needs 139

Part III: Selling the Plan and Keeping It on Track
161

Chapter 9: Making the (Business) Case 163

Chapter 10: Creating and Maintaining Scope 185

Chapter 11: Creating Your Work Plan 209

Part IV: Achieving Goals with Business Analysis
235

Chapter 12: Defi ning Solutions, Part 1: Taking a Closer Look at
Your Requirements 237

Chapter 13: Defi ning Solutions, Part 2: Choosing the Right
Analysis Technique 251

Chapter 14: Verifying and Validating Solutions 283

Chapter 15: Transition: Moving from Planning to Implementing
307

Part V: The Part of Tens 319

Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Keep Your Business Analysis Skills Sharp
321

Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Prepare Yourself for a New Project
329

Chapter 18: Ten Experts Chime In 337

Index 347