The business analyst as strategist translating business strategies into valuable solutions
Outlines the first two phases of the business solution life - strategic planning and enterprise analysis - that the vision of the enterprise is established, strategic goals and measures are set, and the most viable programs and supporting projects are initiated to achieve the strategy.
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Vienna, Virginia :
Management Concepts
2008.
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| Edición: | 1st edition |
| Colección: | Business analysis essential library.
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628917406719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Title Page; Copyright; About the Author; Table of Contents; Preface; About This Book; Part I - The Business Analyst's Role in Strategic: Planning and Enterprise Analysis; Chapter 1 - The Emerging Role of the Business Analyst in Strategic Planning; Strategic Planning in Organizations Today; The Business Analyst's Role in Strategic Planning; Chapter 2 - The Emerging Role of the Business: Analyst in Portfolio Management; Strategy Execution; Why Portfolio Management?; Defining Portfolio Management; The Portfolio Management Process; Portfolio Management at the Project Level
- The Role of the Program Management OfficeImplementation Strategies; Challenges; Best Practices; Part II - Using Portfolio Management to Achieve: Strategic Goals; Chapter 3 - The Value of the Business Architecture in Strategy Execution; Defining the Enterprise Architecture; Defining the Business Architecture; Business Architects; Architecture Frameworks; Creating the Business Architecture; Challenges; Best Practices; Chapter 4 - Using Feasibility Studies to Determine the: Most Valuable Business Solution; Defining the Feasibility Study; Why Conduct a Feasibility Study?
- Conducting A Feasibility StudyChallenges; Best Practices; Chapter 5 - Preparing the Business Case and: Decision Package; Assemble a Core Team; Decide on a Recommended Option; Think Strategically; Identify and Confirm a Project Business Sponsor; Determine the Project Scope; Conduct a Cost-Benefit Analysis; Conduct the Initial Risk Assessment; Draft the Business Case; Prepare the Final Decision Package; Challenges; Best Practices; Chapter 6 - Managing Projects for Value; Enhancing Portfolio Management Practices in Organizations
- Validating the Business Case throughout the Business Solution Life CycleMeasuring the Business Value of Solution Features; Measuring Business Value After Solution Delivery; Chapter 7 - Evolving from Business Analyst to: Business Strategist; Self-education; Professional Associations; Experience; Training and Accreditation; Mentoring; Appendixes; Appendix A: Business Case Template; Appendix B: Feasibility Study Template; Appendix C: Issues Log Template; Appendix D: Decision Log Template; Appendix E: Risk Log Template; Appendix F: Project Ranking Template; Index
