This book deals with the development of business analysis as a professional discipline has extended the role of the business analyst who now needs the widest possible array of tools and the skills and knowledge to be able to use each when and where it is needed. This new edition provides 99 possible techniques and practical guidance on how and when to apply them. It complements Business Analysis also published by BCS, and offers a more detailed description of the techniques used in business analysis, together with practical advice on their application. This book will be of enormous benefit to business analysts, managers and to students of information systems and business strategy.

Business Analysis Techniques: 99 Essential Tools For Success |James Cadle (Author) | Debra Paul (Author)| Paul Turner (Author)| BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT                                                

                                                           

Table Of Content 

Chapter 1: BUSINESS STRATEGY AND OBJECTIVES

Introduction, Strategy analysis – external business environment, Strategy analysis – internal capability, Strategy definition, Strategy implementation, Performance measurement, References, Further reading.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Chapter 2. INVESTIGATE SITUATION     '

 Introduction, Qualitative investigation, Quantitative investigation, Documenting the results, References, Further reading

Chapter 3. CONSIDER PERSPECTIVES                     

Introduction, Stakeholder identification, Stakeholder analysis, Stakeholder management,References, Further reading.

Chapter 4. ANALYSE NEEDS

Introduction, Organisation modelling, Business process analysis,Business Identification, References, Further reading.

Chapter 5. EVALUATE OPTIONS

Introduction, Identify options, Shortlist options, Prepare business case, Present business case, References, Further reading.

Chapter 6. DEFINE REQUIREMENTS

Introduction, Requirements elicitation, Requirements analysis, Requirements development, Requirements modelling, References, Further reading.

Chapter 7. MANAGE CHANGE

Introduction, Organisational change, People change, Benefits management and realisation, References, Further reading, POSTSCRIPT – WHICH TECHNIQUES DO I REALLY NEED?.