A systems view of Business Analysis, or: How Business Analysis can be really awesome

We can go from this To this.

BA Core Concepts Model A dynamic conceptual system which represents the foundations of Business Analysis Developed by the Core Team for BABOK v3 Definitions as per BAConnection article

A group or individuals with a relationship to the change or solution (via Flickr)

Stakeholders A group or individuals with a relationship to the change or solution Can be more than just interest and influence

A controlled transformation of an organisation (via Flickr)

A controlled transformation of an organisation Prepare change Provoke change Prevent change Change

The part of the environment that encompasses the change (via Flickr)

Context The part of the environment that encompasses the change Everything relevant to the change, but not the change itself Provides a way for stakeholders to talk about their relationship to the change Defines what is relevant ENVIRONMENT CONTEXT CHANGE

A problem, opportunity or constraint with potential value to a stakeholder (via Flickr)

Needs A problem, opportunity or constraint with potential value to a stakeholder Needs may come as part of existing context Requirements are usable representations of needs Needs feed solutions

The importance of something to a stakeholder in a context (via Flickr)

Value The importance of something to a stakeholder in a context Importance changes with prioritisation Can be results based (usually, but not always money) or action based (motivation)

A specific way of satisfying a need in a given context (via Flickr)

Solutions A specific way of satisfying a need in a context Satisfy a need Are valuable functionality, characteristics or experiences Form a new context after change

BA Core Concepts Model A dynamic conceptual system which represents the foundations of Business Analysis

Business case, impact analysis, user story, use case, fishbone diagram, BPMN etc. Critical thinking, business acumen, industry knowledge, facilitation, negotiation, etc. Agile, BABOK, Lean, XEP3, TOGAF, ITIL etc. Applying the fundamentals See the bigger picture Bring people together Facilitate shared understanding Focus on what is valuable ConceptsPrinciples Approaches Competencies Tools and Techniques

Outcomes Stronger, foundational understanding of Business Analysis Deeper insights and outcomes brought about by better Business Analysis A shift in the way we view work Better decision making Attunement Enable positive change Right thing at the right time (via thinkpurpose)

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Thanks. Daryl Chan Consultant at SMS Management and Technology Business Analyst for life Tweets and other ramblings: @darylinabarrel Big thanks to @sci_ba and also the #BACCM