CHAPTER 3
Establishing a Home for Your BA Practice
One of a BA practice manager/lead’s key responsibilities is to examine the organization to determine the best fit for placement of the BA practice based on cultural, environmental, and maturation considerations. Perhaps a less formal structure is appropriate initially to build the foundation and credibility needed to implement a full-service, value-based BA center of excellence. Leverage your organization’s structures and power bases to launch your BA practice, constantly demonstrating the value of business analysis.
A center of excellence is a team of people that is established to promote collaboration and the application of best practices. Centers of excellence are emerging as a vital strategic ...
