An Introduction to Business Analysis and the Business Analyst Process Framework

A short video providing a basic introduction to business analysis and the 8 step business analysis process framework.
If you are facing challenges with helping stakeholders understand the value of business analysis functions, and gaining credibility for the business analyst role in your organization, you need a structure or framework for fall back on.
And that’s what the 8 step process framework that we teach at Bridging the Gap is all about.
In this video, you’ll discover the 8 step business analysis process framework, a basic introduction to successful business analysis, that helps you maximize your effectiveness as a business analyst.
• Step 1 - Get Oriented - Start actively contributing as quickly as possible.
• Step 2 - Discover the Primary Business Objectives - Ensure the right business problem is solved.
• Step 3 - Define Scope - Gain agreement from stakeholders on the scope of the project.
• Step 4 - Formulate Your Business Analysis Plan - Identify the deliverables, stakeholders, and timelines for a comprehensive solution.
• Step 5 - Define the Detailed Requirements - Establish an efficient and collaborative rhythm.
• Step 6 - Support the Technical Implementation - Ensure the technical solution meets the actual business objectives.
• Step 7 - Help the Business Implement the Solution - Support business stakeholders so that the solution ultimately delivers the intended result.
• Step 8 - Assess the Value Created by the Solution - Assess the ROI of the solution.
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[@abhishekjain8675]

Thanks Laura ! Very Very Helpful 🙏🏻

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

You are so welcome! What was your take away?

[@omasank]

very useful video Laura- thanks for breaking this down

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

You are so welcome! How will you be applying the framework?

[@L1000N8]

Im a big fan of your educational videos . Keep going ,

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

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[@vishals50]

Very informative !!

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

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[@user-qd5ud3gm4l]

Really helpful content, I like to understand how much technical know how is need and how to deal with sw developers who asks far too technical solution questions and questioning even the requirements brought up from the stakeholders ... I am struggling here very often as the devs are very mature and somehow want to influence on this part as well - it does impact heavily my self-confidence 😢

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

Great question! Having clear meeting agendas and outcomes, so you are really clear on what needs to be accomplished can really help. If it continues to be a challenge, I'd also have a conversation with this developer about holding their ideas early on while your goal is to uncover the business need and business process.

[@MarthaVeronicaRios]

Laura this is so helpful! Any test/resource for people exploring if a BA career fits our skills/personality/passion? Thank you in advance!

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

Yes! This article should help you out. www.bridging-the-gap.com/42-reasons-to-consider-starting-a-business-analyst-career/

[@jagroop200]

Mam, can you please provide behavioural type interview questions and answers ?

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

I have a separate video on job interviews! Be sure to check out the rest of the videos here.

[@kellymaaka9298]

Where can I go to find more information that explain step 7, or a link to documents or templates that help with this step please?

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

Laura wrote a bit more about this in her LinkedIn newsletter article here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/dont-overlook-getting-business-onboard-laura-brandenburg-acba-cbap/ Each of the 8 steps is also ocvered in depth in the BA Essentials Master Class. Find out more about the BA training options offered by BTG here: www.bridging-the-gap.com/business-analyst-training-courses/

[@m77ast]

This is good but you just mentioned the different items needed for each section without talking about the different items / documentation needed at each level of the framework. You talked about UAT etc. I need info - at this step you need to create this document. Etc.

[@BridgingtheGapBA]

As I mentioned in my other comment, the deliverables will be highly dependent on the methodology and expectations in place inside your organization. So your next step is to understand your organization's methodology or expectations.

[@m77ast]

@@BridgingtheGapBA I’m a business systems consultant - not a project manager and to be honest - it’s the project team / business analysts that do most of these. Anyway I have been able to find what I was looking for in another KZbin video soo thanks for your response - much appreciated.