Delivering Business Analysis

FOREWORD

Business analysis and the role of the practising business analyst have developed over the last 20 years but, as an objective observer and colleague, the profession has always seemed to lack a well-defined place in the world. Over this time, there appear to have been regular, if not continuous, discussion and questioning (often involving the BAs themselves) about what exactly a business analyst does and what is the real rationale and focus of the role.

A new profession will always need to evolve and, along the way, numerous questions will arise about the profession – this must be considered a vital part of any healthy development path. Answers to these questions have to be well-founded, based upon deep understanding and focused on the ...