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Business analysts are generally charged with the investigation of ideas and problems. Their role is to formulate options for a way forward and produce business cases setting out conclusions and recommendations. 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. This book provides 72 possible techniques and applies them within a framework of stages such as 'Investigate Situation', 'Define Requirements' and 'Manage Change'. - Business analysts exist in a variety of roles at the heart of business to identify problems and opportunities; - 72 key techniques for all business analysts; - Practical advice to suit all situations; - Of huge benefit to business analysts, managers, and students. The book complements Business Analysis (ed Debra Paul and Donald Yeates).
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James Cadle has been involved in the field of business systems for over thirty years, first with London Transport and currently with Assist Knowledge Development of which he is a director. James presents training courses in business analysis, consultancy skills and project management within the public and privates sectors. He co-authored (with Donald Yeates) Project Management for Information Systems, FT Prentice Hall, 5th edition (2008). Debra Paul is the Managing Director of Assist Knowledge Development. She has extensive experience in all aspects of business analysis and business process improvement. Debra jointly edited and wrote the best-selling BCS publication Business Analysis (2006). Paul Turner is a Director of Business & IS Skills and Assist Knowledge Development. He specialises in the provision of training and consultancy in the areas of Business Analysis and Business Change.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
There are plenty of text books that go into excruciating detail on individual techniques - I recently bought a 270 page book Writing Effective Use Cases (Crystal Series for Software Development), and good though it is, all I really seem to need day to day is the 7 pages in this book. My other favourite things in this book are the ice breaking techniques and workshop section in general, storyboarding, interviewing and mindmaps.
All are given enough treatment to give you the basics if you don't already know the technique (sufficient to work out if it's worth a more in depth study), or to remind you of the key points if it's something you've already previously learnt.
I have loads of books on business analysis, project management and general management, but this is the only one I consistently refer to. I'm thinking of buying a second copy so I can have one at home as well as in the office.
All are given enough treatment to give you the basics if you don't already know the technique (sufficient to work out if it's worth a more in depth study), or to remind you of the key points if it's something you've already previously learnt.
I have loads of books on business analysis, project management and general management, but this is the only one I consistently refer to. I'm thinking of buying a second copy so I can have one at home as well as in the office.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is superb.
I do own, the Business Analysis book as well and deem them both very useful. In the day to day throws of a BA this book will definitely aid you. In fact, I'd say that a lot of the techniques are not exclusive to the role of a BA, I can imagine a lot of managers (all levels) would find this book a great resource from which to make a start on understanding where they are, where they want to go and how they might get there.
For some techniques I feel the book is only a starting place for your knowledge (the authors recognise this) however what I find of most value is a.) there a specific techniques to use and b.) when and where they are best applied.
I now have no excuses not to do a good job as a BA....damn.
I do own, the Business Analysis book as well and deem them both very useful. In the day to day throws of a BA this book will definitely aid you. In fact, I'd say that a lot of the techniques are not exclusive to the role of a BA, I can imagine a lot of managers (all levels) would find this book a great resource from which to make a start on understanding where they are, where they want to go and how they might get there.
For some techniques I feel the book is only a starting place for your knowledge (the authors recognise this) however what I find of most value is a.) there a specific techniques to use and b.) when and where they are best applied.
I now have no excuses not to do a good job as a BA....damn.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a good book, but is basically a re-hashing of what is in the Business Analysis book (which covers the BCS Business Analyst Diploma course). I hoped this book would flesh some of the techniques out for me, but it doesn't.
However, if you've not got the BA book and want a one-stop shop for all BA techniques, then this is a great book (though I question some of the techniques as being of any use to a BA. Maybe to a management consultant or strategic change consultant... but I guess that's down to the semantics of job descriptions)
However, if you've not got the BA book and want a one-stop shop for all BA techniques, then this is a great book (though I question some of the techniques as being of any use to a BA. Maybe to a management consultant or strategic change consultant... but I guess that's down to the semantics of job descriptions)
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Carry it everywhere I go
This is a great book, detailing the various techniques a BA will need/use.
Team members are always asking to borrow this book! Read more
Team members are always asking to borrow this book! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Redjam
Excellent starting point for any analysis
This book contains an excellent collection of tools and models that serves as a perfect starting point when engaging in analyses (whether it being huge og small analyses). Read more
Published 11 months ago by Soren F
An excellent summary
The 72 techniques are broken down into logical groups that cover the whole area of Business Analysis. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Lesley Fysh
Good reerence
Great for reference, not so detailed as the first BA book. BUt does what is says on the tin. Very comprehensive for reference, though.
Published 18 months ago by Ekwity
Useful for quick reference
"A very handy book to recollect/review management frameworks and business analysis tools during client consulting and business case development"
Published 21 months ago by Shanjoy Mairembam
BAs Carry this with you every where.
A great book with all the BA techniques you could want to apply in one place. A really good reference guide to carry round with you at all times (at work).
Published on 25 April 2010 by Smart Reader
Superb reference volume for your shelf
Every Business & IT Manager should have a copy of this on the their bookshelf! This book leaves out all the trendy NU-management gobbledook so popular nowadays and cuts straight to... Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2010 by Amanda Brown
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