The PMI Guide to Business Analysis

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INTRODUCTION

This standard covers the foundational concepts of business analysis and how business analysis supports organizational strategy, governance, portfolio management, program management, project management, and the project environment, as well as business analysis's contribution to achieving business outcomes. These relationships are explained throughout the guide and standard through the use of Business Analysis Process Groups, Knowledge Areas, processes, mapping tables, collaboration points, and other tools. It also includes information on the role of the business analyst, differing project life cycles, and diverse stakeholders. This standard describes the processes used to perform business analysis within programs and projects ...