BABOK V3
3.1. Plan Business Analysis Approach
3.1.1. Purpose
Define appropiate method
Realize BA activities
3.1.2. Description
Describe
Method to be followed
How and when perform tasks
Deliverables to be produced
Support In
Set of techniques
Methodology
Organizational Standards
OTHERWISE: Work with stakeholders
Should
Align to the overall goals of the change
Coordinate BA Tasks VS. Activities & Deliverables
Define tasks to manage risks
Impede tasks efficiency
Reduce Quality of BA Deliverables
Select Tools & Techniques (Historically worked well)
3.1.3. Inputs
🚩NEEDS
Problem or opportunity faced by organization
Based in known will be defined time to planning
3.1.4. Elements
- Planning Approach
APPROACH: Predictive /Adaptative
P: Before implementation to MAX control and MIN risks
- Formality and Level Detail Deliverables
P: Formal. Standardized templates
A: Informal: Team interaction and feedback
- Activities
P: Identified first (to complete deliverables), then divided into tasks
A: Divided into iterations (with delivereables), then tasks are identified
- Timing
P: In specific phases
A: Interatively
- Complexity & Risk
Increase / Decrease
Nature
Scope of BA Work
Number of stakeholders
BA Resources involved in the initiative
Factors impact Complexity
Size of change
Number of business areas or systems affected
geogrphic and cultural considerations
Technological complexities
Any risks could impede BA effort
Factors impact Risk Level
Experience level of BA
Extent of domain knowledge BA
Level of experience stakeholders
Stakeholder attitudes
Allocated time of stakeholders
Organizational policies and practices
(Preselected Framework / Methodology / Tool / Technique)
Cultural norms of organziation
- Acceptance
A: Interations to arrive at best solution or improve an existing one
Reviewed & agreed upon key stakehholders
Sometimes requires Sign Off
Issues raised are documented by BA
Also changes to update conditions
3.1.5. Guidelines and Tools
BA Performance Assesment
Business Policies
Expert Judgement
Methodologies and Framework
Stakeholder Engagement Approach
3.1.6. Techniques
Brainstorming
Business Cases
Document Analysis
Estimation
Financial Analysis
Funcyional Decomposition
Interviews
Item Tracking
Lessons Learned
Process Modeling
Reviews
Risk Analysis and Management
Scope Modelling
Survey or Questionnaire
Workshops
3.1.7 . Stakeholders
Domain Subject Matter Expert
Project Manager
Regulator
Sponsor
Authority in a particular area or topic
If it's realistic in schedule and timelines terms
Provide needs and objectives
Ensure Organizational Processes are followed
Approval on aspects
Tailoring process
BA Process audited
3.1.8. Outputs
BUSINESS ANALYSIS APPROACH🚩
Who will perform activities
When - Timing
Sequencing of work
Deliverables
Techniques
NOTE: Other outputs in this knowledge area may be integrated or independent based upon methodology, organization and perspective.