Improving the effectiveness of your IT through better alignment with the business is a precursor to increasing profitability. This practical, introductory guide provides you with the tools to achieve this. It teaches you about strategy analysis and how to model business systems and processes and covers other topics including business case development, change management, and engineering/information resource management. The book also supports the ISEB qualifications in Business Analysis.
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From first edition: A wide-ranging text, which challenges those who already believe that currently IT systems are often inefficient and do not meet the organisaton's needs. Although an introductory book it is both practical and readable even for the experienced practitioner. --Kybernetes, volume 35 issue 9, 2007 --Kybernetes, volume 35 issue 9, 2007
From first edition: A wide-ranging text, which challenges those who already believe that currently IT systems are often inefficient and do not meet the organisaton's needs. Although an introductory book it is both practical and readable even for the experienced practitioner. --Kybernetes, volume 35 issue 9, 2007
From first edition: A wide-ranging text, which challenges those who already believe that currently IT systems are often inefficient and do not meet the organisaton's needs. Although an introductory book it is both practical and readable even for the experienced practitioner. --Kybernetes, volume 35 issue 9, 2007
From first edition: A wide-ranging text, which challenges those who already believe that currently IT systems are often inefficient and do not meet the organisaton's needs. Although an introductory book it is both practical and readable even for the experienced practitioner. --Kybernetes, volume 35 issue 9, 2007
From first edition: A wide-ranging text, which challenges those who already believe that currently IT systems are often inefficient and do not meet the organisaton's needs. Although an introductory book it is both practical and readable even for the experienced practitioner. --Kybernetes, volume 35 issue 9, 2007
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Will this book let you pass the ISEB Business Analysis Foundations Exam? YES.
You can use only this book to pass the foundation exam.
Have a look on the BCS website at the syllabus for the subject, if you have any experience or exposure in the following it'll help even more:
- Business Analysis (ie PESTLE and Porter)
- Project Management (ie Prince2 and PMP)
- Modelling Techniques (ie UML, entity and class)
- Software Development Approaches (ie Waterfall and Scrum)
- Financial & Business Documentation (ie NPV, ROI & Prince2)
There are a couple of frameworks in this book I have not come across before.
You can use only this book to pass the foundation exam.
Have a look on the BCS website at the syllabus for the subject, if you have any experience or exposure in the following it'll help even more:
- Business Analysis (ie PESTLE and Porter)
- Project Management (ie Prince2 and PMP)
- Modelling Techniques (ie UML, entity and class)
- Software Development Approaches (ie Waterfall and Scrum)
- Financial & Business Documentation (ie NPV, ROI & Prince2)
There are a couple of frameworks in this book I have not come across before.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book as support for the ISEB Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis exam. It was an excellent source of revision material. Highly recommend this book to any new BA.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I guess I was looking for a book about business process modelling when I stumbled upon this one. The reviews here were so positive that I decided to read the book, although it wasn't exactly what I was looking for.
I think the book gives a nice overview about the subject for someone new to the field. It is very well written and relatively short which makes it an easy read. The book won't be as useful for someone already experienced in business analysis, but perhaps it is a mandatory piece in the bookshelf. I am not a business analyst myself, but having a strong UX/UCD and "requirements engineering" background, there was less new information for me than what I had hoped.
In my opinion the most interesting parts of the book were the ones discussing about specific techniques like fishbone diagrams, business activity modeling (BAM), benefits mapping etc. Perhaps the companion title Business Analysis Techniques: 72 Essential Tools for Success would be a worthwhile read for the likes of me looking for practical information.
I think the book gives a nice overview about the subject for someone new to the field. It is very well written and relatively short which makes it an easy read. The book won't be as useful for someone already experienced in business analysis, but perhaps it is a mandatory piece in the bookshelf. I am not a business analyst myself, but having a strong UX/UCD and "requirements engineering" background, there was less new information for me than what I had hoped.
In my opinion the most interesting parts of the book were the ones discussing about specific techniques like fishbone diagrams, business activity modeling (BAM), benefits mapping etc. Perhaps the companion title Business Analysis Techniques: 72 Essential Tools for Success would be a worthwhile read for the likes of me looking for practical information.
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This is an awesome books that teaches the fundamentals of Business Analysis.
I would recommend this book to anyone trying to get into that profession.
I would recommend this book to anyone trying to get into that profession.
Published 13 hours ago by Adeyemi Odunuga
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This book is precisely what you need to know about the fundamentals of business analysis. It might be dry sometime but concise topics makes it a joyful read . Read more
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A must read for any practicing Business Analyst. I recommend this text for anyone who wants to gain insight into the practice of Business Analysis.
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Published 21 days ago by Stephen Peacock
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Quite expensive
I bought the book as pre reading for a course. Quite interesting, but it's a book on Business Analysis at the end of the day! Quite expensive though
Published 1 month ago by Ms L J Taylor
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bought this book to do my BCA in Business Analysis Foundation
the book is concise and very good at putting stong points across
find myself using the book even after the... Read more
the book is concise and very good at putting stong points across
find myself using the book even after the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by PL
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An excellent summary of business analysis techniques
An excellent summary of business analysis techniques but a little dry - I like textbooks where the author has worked in a little humour.
Published 1 month ago by Eastcoaster
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good book
very good book explaining the ins and outs of business analysis. can be used to read for ISEB foundation, much cheaper than course
Published 2 months ago by Craig Andrews
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Very good for beginners
This book has been recommended to my by someone with lots of BA experience and as he said it is a great starting point for all who want to learn a bit more about BA. Read more
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