Business Analysis Techniques: 72 Essential Tools for Success - Softcover

James Cadle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 190612423X ISBN 13: 9781906124236

Publisher: British Informatics Society Lt, 2010

Synopsis

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).

About this title

About the Author

James Cadle has been involved in business systems for over thirty years, initially with London Transport . Debra Paul is the Managing Director of Assist Knowledge Development. She jointly wrote the best-selling BCS publication Business Analysis. Paul Turner is a Director of Business & IS Skills and Assist Knowledge Development.

Review

A master class in linking theory to practice. Full of tips and examples that will lead to a significant improvement in the quality of business analysis. Indispensable to new and experienced practitioners involved in business change. Put your name in this book before someone "borrows it"! -- James Archer * Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea *

Edition details

• Publisher: British Informatics Society Lt
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 190612423X
• ISBN 13: 9781906124236
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 284