Business Analysis For Dummies
- 6h 11m
- Kate McGoey, Kupe Kupersmith, Paul Mulvey
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2013
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.
About the Authors
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.
In this Book
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Business Analysis for Dummies
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Introduction
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Business Analysis in a Nutshell
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Breaking Down the Different Levels of Business Analysis
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Identifying and Working with Stakeholders
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Talking about Tools of the Trade
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Understanding What Requirements Truly Entail
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Hunting for the Right Information, Part 1—The Process
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Hunting for the Right Information, Part 2—The Techniques
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Uncovering and Analyzing Needs
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Making the (Business) Case
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Creating and Maintaining Scope
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Creating Your Work Plan
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Defining Solutions, Part 1—Taking a Closer Look at Your Requirements
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Defining Solutions, Part 2—Choosing the Right Analysis Technique
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Verifying and Validating Solutions
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Transition—Moving from Planning to Implementing
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Ten Ways to Keep Your Business Analysis Skills Sharp
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Ten Ways to Prepare Yourself for a New Project
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Ten Experts Chime In
