Review
“The real-life examples alone set this business analysis book apart from the others because you can see what really works in a variety of scenarios. Yet this reference is not only relevant to BA generalists, it is the first BA-related publication I’ve seen that addresses specializations.” —Colleen Meesey, CBAP, Product Manager, International Institute of Business Analysis
“… an invaluable guide for those who want a practical, actionable understanding of how to improve project success through business analysis practices. This should be required reading for all business analysts!” —Andy Kaufman, PMP, Author, Executive Coach, Institute for Leadership Excellence & Development
“… a much-needed literary contribution to a fast-emerging BA profession that requires communication, critical thinking, and a dash of collaborative genius.” —Todd Britton, CBAP, Director of PMO, NY Office of State Comptroller, IIBA Chapter President
From the Back Cover
Key Features
[[Presents a structured step by step process for performing business analysis that any new or experienced practitioner could follow, rather than having to piece the process together themselves
[[Addresses stakeholder identification and stakeholder analysis and management in great depth
[[Discusses business context and how to perform situational needs analysis, and prepare situational justification for decision makers
[[Demonstrates how to plan business analysis work, develop and execute communication and information management plans
[[Shows how to set a project up for success with a concise scope definition boundary, maintain agreement on scope, and control scope in an ever-changing environment
[[Provides detailed guidance on developing solution requirements and design definition for building a solution to meet stakeholder needs, as well as on the BA's role in ensuring solution value is met throughout its existence
[[Covers business analysis terminology, roles and responsibilities, and BA/PM collaboration opportunities that lead to successful solution results
About the Author
Kelley Bruns, CBAP, PMP, PMI-PBA, President of Bruns Consulting, LLC, holds a Master’s degree from Drake University. Billie Johnson, CBAP, PMI-PBA, CSM, an independent trainer and consultant, for the last ten years, has been teaching and consulting with large organizations and Fortune 500 companies.