
Managing Business Analysis Services
A Framework for Sustainable Projects and Corporate Strategy Success
Barbara Davis(Author)
J Ross Publishing
Will be published approx. on 30. October 2012
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-1-60427-079-2 (ISBN)
Description
This unique desk reference offers the information, models and guidance needed to plan and deliver complete, end-to-end business analysis services. Its step-by-step approach enables maximum utility of the business analysis (BA) role, development of more complete solutions for meeting the strategic goals of a business, and dramatic and sustainable improvements in project success rates. Managing Business Analysis Services: A Framework for Sustainable Projects and Corporate Strategy Success provides chief information officers, business analysis managers and consultants the information required to maximize the efficiency and productivity of technology projects, obtain higher returns on investment from BA services, reduce operating costs, and increase alignment of products to better serve the company or the client organization.
Reviews / Votes
"If you are looking for a pragmatic, easy-to-apply guide that clearly articulates the benefits of strategic business analysis capability, Managing Business Analysis Services is an invaluable must read!" -Darren Radford, President & CEO, Aspire; "This is a great book that will definitely help CIOs, BA managers, and project managers increase their ROI on business analysis practice! It describes how to identify and correct issues within existing business analysis processes and models, and prescribes new steps to building a successful business analysis practice from the ground up." -Anoop Kadungath, Senior Manager-Projects, Cognizant Technology Solutions; "This guide offers any IT executive, BA manager, or project team valuable insights not found in your standard business analyst handbook. It is a great addition to any analyst's tool bag." -Jason P. Charvat, Author, Project & Program Management Evangelist, IAPPMMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
458 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60427-079-2 (9781604270792)
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Barbara Davis
Managing Business Analysis Services
A Framework for Sustainable Projects and Corporate Strategy Success
E-Book
10/2012
J. Ross Publishing
€48.99
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Person
Barbara Davis, President of E2 Consulting and RequirementsToolkit.com, is a solutions consultant and senior business analyst with more than 25 years of business and change management experience. She is published author, mentor, trainer, and business advisor. Ms. Davis is a thought leader and pioneer in the business analysis community, developing the world's first university accredited Business Analysis diploma program and a comprehensive and robust requirements specification process. In addition, she has designed methodologies for organizational change, resource management, project management, and building organizational capability. Barbara has become a sought after speaker for corporate venues with fortune 500 companies and often speaks about a variety of business analysis topics at Project Summit and BA World conferences.
Content
Section 1 Introduction: Exposing Business Analysis Theories and Practices Chapter 1: Common Misconceptions about Business Analysis Chapter 2: What Business Analysis Is Chapter 3: Business Analysis Stewardship Chapter 4: Functional GovernanceSection 1 ConclusionSection 2 Introduction: Managing Business Analysis Services Chapter 5: Organizational Structure Chapter 6: Resource Management Chapter 7: Performance ManagementSection 2 ConclusionSection 3 Introduction: Creating Seamless Transition Points Across Delivery and Engagement Chapter 8: Service Delivery Chapter 9: Engagement ModelSection 3 ConclusionSection 4 Introduction: Transitioning to a Managed Business Analysis as a Service Model Chapter 10: Determining a Transition Strategy Chapter 11: ImplementationSection 4 ConclusionEpilogue Index