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It also delineates the key activities that are core to the BA role and the diverse range of activities analysts perform based on their career competency level, ranging from problem solving and identification of business opportunities, to complex systems thinking and solution development, to strategic planning and change management. Even for those not interested in certification, this guide is a must-have reference for BA generalists, specialists, and hybrids at every career level and industry segment or perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"attributes-title\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 10px 0px; color: rgb(4, 62, 121); font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003eKey Features\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps new and experienced BAs, as well as project managers, systems analysts, product managers and many others doing analysis work, master the skill sets essential to successful business analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplies a clear definition of the business analysis role and insights on how to approach analysis work to help deliver successful solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings needed attention to the significant value those performing the BA role are delivering to all areas of organizations today in the form of change efforts and in project-based work focused on elicitation, analysis, validation, problem solving, and solution delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArticulates numerous techniques and approaches for learning the business you are working in and gaining an understanding of the technology environment regardless of your background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalks readers through the business case process for gaining support and initiating projects and change efforts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetails techniques for successful requirements elicitation, analysis, and validation and how to successfully plan your approach to delivering high-quality business analysis deliverables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplains the current frameworks used for change and project-based work and offers suggestions on how to select the best approach\/technique from the various analysis work methodologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses why and how organizations approach change efforts through projects and the added value analysts can provide in helping project-based work be successful beyond the scope of the project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShows BAs how to work with stakeholders, approach them and identify what they need, build successful working relationships, and communicate and present deliverables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides guidance relevant to BAs at every career level on how to plan, measure, and continuously improve your business analysis work and skill sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines the ideal traits, professional attributes, and skills of those most likely to be successful in the role to help aspiring BAs determine if it is a good fit for them and those hiring or managing BAs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"attributes-title\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 10px 0px; color: rgb(4, 62, 121); font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 1: Your First Step – Understand Business Analysis, The Role, and Work Involved\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003eWhat is Business Analysis?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003eWho Makes a Great Business Analyst?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 2: Your Second Step – Know Your Audience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003eWith Whom Does the Business Analyst Work?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003eWorking with Dispersed Teams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 3: Your Third Step – Know Your Project\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003eWhy Has the Organization Decided to Fund this Project?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003eStrategic Planning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 4: Your Fourth Step – Know Your Business Environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003eSeeing Things from the Business Perspective\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003eHow a BA Learns the Business and Customers: Elicitation Techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 5: Your Fifth Step – Know Your Technical Environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003eWhy Does a Business Analyst Need to Understand the Technical Environment?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003eWhat Does a Business Analyst Need to Know about Technology?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 6: Your Sixth Step – Know Your Analysis Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003eBeginning Your Requirements Analysis\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003eAnalysis Techniques and Presentation Formats\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChapter 7: Your Seventh Step – Increase Your Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003eBuild Your Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003eValue Your Time\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003eBuild Your Relationships and Communication Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(49, 49, 49); font-family: \" trebuchet ms arial helvetica sans-serif\u003eSharpen Your Analysis Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0px; 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