The Business Analysis Handbook

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"This is a reference book for Business Analysts. In particular, if you are contemplating joining or are new to the profession, then you will benefit from the practical guidance. Many books on this subject limit themselves to technical skills like process modelling, data modelling, document production and so on. This book recognises and emphasises that an effective Business Analyst needs a mixture of both technical and sociological skills." * Suzanne Robertson, Principal, The Atlantic Systems Guild Ltd * "What makes this book unique from others is its no-nonsense approach to explaining key Business Analysis concepts, which are brought to life by Helen's personal experiences. Whether you are new to Business Analysis or an experienced practitioner, the Business Analysis Handbook is an essential reference guide for your book collection." * Pardeep Dhanda, IIBA UK Director * "Helen Winter's book will meet a genuine need amongst business analysts for clear, practical advice on many issues that BAs commonly come across in their work, which aren't all discussed in the more formal literature. If you're starting out on a BA career, I strongly recommend you read this book." * Nick de Voil, President, IIBA UK * "Helen Winter's book provides a good overview of the business analysis role, processes, techniques, and deliverables. It is written, such that it is valuable to both someone wanting to enter the business analyst role and experienced business analysts looking for a thorough overview of the role. I like that the book goes beyond describing business analysis tasks, techniques, and deliverables. It covers both hard and soft skills required for a business analyst. It also addresses some of the challenges you will face as a business analyst, along with tips to overcome those challenges. I like how Helen pulls from her experience to provide real-life examples that demonstrate the techniques and their benefits. Finally, the book provides some valuable templates to help you get started. Overall, The Business Analysis Handbook is a very nice, well-rounded book for business analysts." * Vicki McCracken, Requirements Analyst and author of Requirements for an MDM Solution * "I had the pleasure to work with Helen on a very challenging digital transformation program, where we collaborated on shaping the emerging practices, and Helen's experience helped us all to keep the focus on outcomes. It was very inspiring to observe how Helen used her drive and vast experience to establish good BA practices in a wider business, and effectively design training programmes for her team, as well as iteratively improving practices in the agile delivery context. I am really looking forward to having this great reference on my bookshelf!" * Susan Engel, Lead Product and Innovation Consultant, Zuhlke Engineering * "So many people are 'doing' business analysis without even realising it, and certainly without formal training or recognition. This superbly organised book demystifies the subject, and serves as a valuable primer for anyone considering a career in the field or interested in applying its principles to their work: in a world where change and uncertainty are the new normal, embedding business analysis throughout the organisation leads to higher quality thinking, which in turn leads to better decision making. The section providing tools and templates will be especially welcomed by anyone wishing to understand and emulate best practice." * Alison Jones, Innovation strategist, host of the Extraordinary Business Book Club and founder of Practical Inspiration Publishing * "This book is amazing, and I vouch that the techniques presented in this book are practical, as I have seen Helen deliver successful business change programmes using the techniques that she has shared in this book. I have recommended every staff of my company to read this book, as I truly believe that following the principles in this book will help one build a stronger trust with the customer and deliver solutions to their expectations." * Anil Passi, Head of Architecture, Fusion Practices *