Mastering Business Analysis Versatility
Seven Steps to Developing Advanced Competencies and Capabilities
Published on 30. August 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
344 pages
978-1-60427-157-7 (ISBN)
Description
This volume in the Business Analysis Professional Development Series by leading expert Eugenia Schmidt is for experienced business analysis practitioners and others conducting business analysis activities at an intermediate level who wish to master the essential art of versatility and develop other advanced capabilities and leadership skills needed to further their careers to the expert competency level. Practitioners will learn to develop the enterprise-level mindset required to accurately identify an organization's needs; determine the best solutions; and adapt the best approach, tools, and techniques to fit the project, culture, risks, and ever-changing situations that may arise. This guide will provide practitioners with the skills to perform successfully on virtually any project, in any organization and industry, and lead others to achieve desired results.
Key Features:
Examines business analysis leadership from numerous perspectives, such as tactical, strategic, perceived role, positional, credibility-based, and relationship-based, and supplies tips for leading up and down the organization
Presents examples of which business analysis assets should be included in an approach based on different criteria, and explains how techniques can be adjusted based on the focus of the initiative (data, process, or technology)
Identifies various constraints and risks that can impact the business analysis approach and explains how to create and manage a business analysis risk management plan
Describes various tools and techniques and how they can help mitigate specific business analysis risks
Demonstrates how value can be managed in different ways and at various levels (enterprise, program, project, and requirements)
Furnishes real-world examples and various fictitious scenarios to facilitate group discussion and more advanced business analysis discovery learning
Provides coaching and mentoring recommendations with supplemental tools that enable business analysts to transfer their expertise to others
Reinforces learning with key summary points and end-of-chapter questions
WAV offers downloadable BA templates, checklists, and competency assessment and development tools
Key Features:
Examines business analysis leadership from numerous perspectives, such as tactical, strategic, perceived role, positional, credibility-based, and relationship-based, and supplies tips for leading up and down the organization
Presents examples of which business analysis assets should be included in an approach based on different criteria, and explains how techniques can be adjusted based on the focus of the initiative (data, process, or technology)
Identifies various constraints and risks that can impact the business analysis approach and explains how to create and manage a business analysis risk management plan
Describes various tools and techniques and how they can help mitigate specific business analysis risks
Demonstrates how value can be managed in different ways and at various levels (enterprise, program, project, and requirements)
Furnishes real-world examples and various fictitious scenarios to facilitate group discussion and more advanced business analysis discovery learning
Provides coaching and mentoring recommendations with supplemental tools that enable business analysts to transfer their expertise to others
Reinforces learning with key summary points and end-of-chapter questions
WAV offers downloadable BA templates, checklists, and competency assessment and development tools
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
615 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60427-157-7 (9781604271577)
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Eugenia C. Schmidt
Mastering Business Analysis Versatility
Seven Steps to Developing Advanced Competencies and Capabilities
E-Book
11/2019
J. Ross Publishing
€86.49
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Person
Eugenia C. Schmidt, PMP, CBAP, PMI-PBA, Founder and Managing Partner of VITINAR, is a well-known expert, consultant, instructional course designer, and trainer in business analysis, project and program management, project recovery, program/project office setup, information systems, and life-cycle methodologies. Before forming her own business, Ms. Schmidt worked in various management and technical roles, such as project and program manager, business process manager, risk manager, business analyst, systems analyst, systems architect, and enterprise architect for a number of companies and consulting firms, including AT&T, PwC, and Lighthouse Consulting Partners.For more than 25 years, Eugenia has successfully managed information technology implementations and methodology rollouts in multiple industries. She has trained thousands of students and practitioners in business analysis, project management, and other professional services through courses delivered in classrooms and online. In addition to providing services through her own company, Eugenia also contracts with various educational institutions and training companies to develop and conduct intermediate and advanced business analysis and project management courses. She recently developed a business analysis series program for experienced business analysts delivered by both ASPE Training (a division of Fortis College) and IIBA's SE Michigan Chapter. Ms. Schmidt received her B.B.A. in Computer Management from Northwood University. She has received numerous awards for her achievements in consulting, including the "Woman of the Year" Award conferred by the American Business Women Association's Michigan chapter.Eugenia is a published author and sought-after speaker for professional association conferences, seminars, and other events, and has presented to such groups as the IIBA, PMI, BA World, and Women in Technology. She resides with her husband William in Fraser, Michigan.