CHAPTER 4
Building Your BA Team
It goes without saying that a successful BA practice requires a team of capable, credible business analysts. But being capable in BA practices is not enough in this complex, global world. As the complexity of projects increases, BAs need to be accomplished, perhaps gifted, strategic thinkers and leaders of change. Therefore, the first step in determining the optimal make-up of your BA team is to determine the type and complexity of work they are and will be performing. You will then be ready to take the next steps: determine the mix of BAs needed to build your capable BA workforce, and establish/refine your formal or informal BA career path.
STEP 1: ASSESS THE COMPLEXITY OF PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
Before you begin ...
