Business analysis (BA) is a collection of activities to ensure that the right solutions are provided to the organization in order to achieve their strategic goals. To accomplish this people that perform business analysis must first determine what the real objective that needs to be addressed and analyzing and recommending alternatives for delivering a solution. Business Analysis for Dummies provides you with the tools and techniques used by successful business analysts to understand business environments and make informed decisions.
- 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
Business Analysis For Dummies| Kupe Kupersmith (Author), Kate McGoey (Author), Paul Mulvey (Author)| For Dummies
Table of Contents
Introduction
Part I: Getting Started with Business Analysis
Chapter 1: Business Analysis in a Nutshell
Chapter 2: Breaking Down the Different Levels of Business Analysis
Chapter 3: Identifying and Working with Stakeholders
Part II: The BA Toolkit: Tools, Terms, and Techniques
Chapter 4: Talking about Tools of the Trade
Chapter 5: Understanding What Requirements Truly Entail
Chapter 6: Hunting for the Right Information, Part 1: The Process
Chapter 7: Hunting for the Right Information, Part 2: The Techniques
Chapter 8: Uncovering and Analyzing Needs
Part III: Selling the Plan and Keeping It on Track
Chapter 9: Making the (Business) Case
Chapter 10: Creating and Maintaining Scope
Chapter 11: Creating Your Work Plan
Part IV: Achieving Goals with Business Analysis
Chapter 12: Defining Solutions, Part 1: Taking a Closer Look at Your Requirements
Chapter 13: Defining Solutions, Part 2: Choosing the Right Analysis Technique
Chapter 14: Verifying and Validating Solutions
Chapter 15: Transition: Moving from Planning to Implementing
Part V: The Part of Tens
Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Keep Your Business Analysis Skills Sharp
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Prepare Yourself for a New Project
Chapter 18: Ten Experts Chime In
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