BABOK by Speed-dating Workshop Facilitated by CBAP s BASSA 2012 3 September 2012
Agenda Workshop Objective BABOK Introduction The study methods used Mind map Tabulate Mnemonics/Rhymes Flash cards Pictures and Data Flows Words/Point Form/Notes Workshop Structure Feedback
Workshop Objective To gain an overview of the BABOK To focus on specific sections of the BABOK To practise different forms of study methods To develop some practical take aways
Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide) The BABOK Guide contains a description of generally accepted practices in the field of business analysis. The BABOK Guide describes business analysis areas of knowledge, their associated activities and tasks, and the skills necessary to be effective in their execution Ref: A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide) Version 2.0
Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide) Business analysis is the set of tasks and techniques used to work as a liaison among stakeholders in order to understand the structure, policies, and operations of an organization, and to recommend solutions that enable the organization to achieve its goals. A business analyst is any person who performs business analysis activities, no matter what their job title or organizational role may be. Ref: A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide) Version 2.0
BABOK Guide 9 chapters Ch1=Introduction 6 KA Ch8=UC CH9=Techniques
BABOK Guide
BABOK Guide BA Planning & Monitoring Elicitation Requirements Analysis Requirements Management & Communication Enterprise Analysis Underlying Competencies Solution Assessment and Validation PEACEUS Ref: 2009-2011, Watermark Learning, Inc.
BABOK Guide Ref: A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide) Version 2.0
BABOK Guide What is a Domain? A domain is the area undergoing analysis. Ref: A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide) Version 2.0
BABOK Guide What is a Solution? A solution is a set of changes to the current state of an organization that are made in order to enable that organization to meet a business need, solve a problem, or take advantage of an opportunity. Ref: A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide) Version 2.0
BABOK Guide What is Requirement? A condition or capability needed by a stakeholder to solve a problem or achieve an objective. A condition or capability that must be met or possessed by a solution or solution component to satisfy a contract, standard, specification, or other formally imposed documents. Ref: A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide) Version 2.0
Study Methods Did you notice all the study methods used in the previous slides? Mind map Tabulate Mnemonics/Rhymes Flash cards Pictures and Data Flows Words/Point Form/Notes
Workshop Structure Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 stay at your table Sandy Labuschagne Janet Wood Robin Grace Ada Steenkamp Lesley Blencowe Pat Maher Solution Requirements BA Planning & Enterprise Requirements Underlying Assessment and Elicitation Management & Monitoring Analysis Analysis Competencies Validation Communication Chapter 7 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 8 Diagram/pictorial Tabulate Flash cards Mind map Mnemonic Rhymes Written word Group 1 7.1 Assess Proposed Solution 2.1 Plan Business Analysis Approach 3.1 Prepare for Elicitation 4.1 Manage Solution Scope & Requirements 5.1 Define Business Need 6.1 Prioritize Requirements 8.1 Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving Group 2 7.2 Allocate Requirements 2.2 Conduct Stakeholder Analysis 3.2 Conduct Elicitation Activity 4.2 Manage Requirements Traceability 5.2 Assess Capability Gaps 6.2 Organize Requirements 8.2 Behavioral Characteristics Group 3 7.3 Assess Organizational Readiness 2.3 Plan Business Analysis Activities 3.3 Document Elicitation Results 4.3 Maintain Requirements for Re-use Technique: 9.32 SWOT Analysis 9.25 Root Cause Analysis 6.3 Specify and Model Requirements 8.3 Business Knowledge Group 4 7.4 Define Transition Requirements 2.4 Plan Business Analysis Communication 3.4 Confirm Elicitation Results Technique: 9.26 Scenarios and Use Cases 5.3 Determine Solution Approach 6.4 Define Assumptions and Constraints 8.4 Communication Skills Group 5 7.5 Validate Solution 2.5 Plan Requirements Management Process Technique: 9.18 Observation 9.9 Doc Analysis 4.4 Prepare Requirements Package 5.4 Define Solution Scope 6.5 Verify Requirements 8.5 Interaction Skills Group 6 7.6 Evaluate Solution 2.6 Manage Business Performance Analysis Performance Technique: 9.3 Brainstorming 9.11 Focus Groups 4.5 Communicate Requirements 5.5 Define Business Case 6.6 Validate Requirements 8.6 Software Applications
Workshop Times Start End Station Duration (minutes) 08:00 08:15 Introduction 15 08:15 08:40 Session 1 25 08:40 08:45 Move to next table 5 08:45 09:10 Session 2 25 09:10 09:15 Move to next table 5 09:15 09:40 Session 3 25 09:40 09:45 Move to next table 5 09:45 10:10 Session 4 25 10:10 10:30 TEA 20 10:30 10:55 Session 5 25 10:55 11:00 Move to next table 5 11:00 11:25 Session 6 25 11:25 11:30 Explain UC topic 5 11:30 11:50 Session 7 20 11:50 12:00 Feedback and collation of papers 10
Session 1 8:15 8:40
Session 2 8:45 9:10
Session 3 9:15 9:40
Session 4 9:45 10:10
TEA 10:10 10:30
Session 5 10:30 10:55
Session 6 11:00 11:25
Underlying Competencies 11:25 11:30 8.1 Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving 8.2 Behavioural Characteristics 8.3 Business Knowledge 8.4 Communication Skills 8.5 Interaction Skills 8.6 Software Applications
Session 7 11:30 11:50
Feedback and Collation 11:50 12:00 Please answer the following questions: 1. What did you expect this workshop to be? 2. Were your expectations met? (If no, please explain) 3. Did you get value from the session? (If no, please explain) 4. What was good about the workshop? 5. What could be improved upon? Dropbox will invite you to access all the scanned pages, please ensure you have submitted your email address correctly. Any issues email Lucy at Membership@southafrica.theiiba.org
Thank you Sandy Labuschagne, CBAP Janet Wood, CBAP Robin Grace, CBAP Ada Steenkamp, CBAP Lesley Blencowe, CBAP Pat Maher, CBAP Lucy Davies (wip CBAP )