Essential Techniques in Business Analysis - Texavi Tech Bootcamp on How to be a BA - Texavi AnalystZone by Pardha Saradhi Mantravadi
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The document outlines a comprehensive training course by Texavi, focusing on essential techniques, tools, and competencies for business analysts. It emphasizes the importance of full attendance, engagement, and the benefits of following the course, which includes practical exercises and insights into business analysis methodologies. Key topics include requirements management, agile practices, modeling techniques, and common misconceptions about the business analyst role.
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Myth2) Business AnalystandProject Managerareone andthe same
Myths, misconceptions & incorrectnotions
Fact 2)Project Manageristhemasteroftheproject,whereas Business Analystowns theproduct
roadmap
Description Project Manager Business Analyst
Scope of ownership Project, programme, portfolio Product, domain, business
area, process
Focus areas Solution [Implementation] space [Mainly] Problem space
Involvement Complete life-cycle of project Mostly early stages of project
and validation
Toolkit Governance, processes, metrics Data, analytics, business
intelligence, research & tests
Mode of engagemen Mostly full-time/dedicated fully Full-time/Consulting/
Contract/ Part-time
People relating to Senior management, Client,
Vendors, Team members
Team members, customers,
users, product management
Artifacts and deliverables Project plan, resource plan, task
sheet, review reports
Requirements, user stories,
wireframes, test reports
Speaks the language of… Resources, effort, cost, time Vision, features, scope,
roadmap, users
Lives by the mantras On budget, in time, with quality,
customer satisfaction
Customer satisfaction, User
experience, minimal defects,
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Essential Techniques in Business Analysis - Texavi Tech Bootcamp on How to be a BA - Texavi AnalystZone by Pardha Saradhi Mantravadi
- 3. www.texavi.co.uk 3 First thingsfirst! www.texavi.co.uk • This is a freecourse, but rememberthereis no freelunch! • Its completely developed and delivered by Texavi. No sponsors, help us with youractive participation and support! Texavi,Analyst-Zone,AZcircle,NewAgeAgileBusiness Analyst*areregisteredtrademarksof TexaviInnovative Solutions
- 4. www.texavi.co.uk 4 Please remember! www.texavi.co.uk • Attend all sessions without fail. Theyareinter-related, so you can get the best only if youattend eachone of them • Full attendance will open avenues for you! Eg., prepare youfor that BA job interview, certificates, premiumaccess to ourdigital platform, mobile app,discount vouchers to our online coursesand manymore… • Do thetasks, exercises and home works. It’s a good investment for you! Find us, follow us on all popular social/professional media platforms: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn & coming soon on WhatsApp
- 5. www.texavi.co.uk 5www.texavi.co.uk • Please keepyourvideo ONand audio MUTE (Show us yoursmiles, becausewe can’t hear you ) • If you have anyquestions, type in the CHATwindow • Wewill discuss at the end of the session • Have funwhile learning&vice-versa During the course…
- 6. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 6 Agenda Quick recap from last sessions Useful tips, insights,do’s & don’ts Essential techniques in BA Essential BAtools& applications Requirements management Bustingmyths &misconceptions AgileBA - Estimation& prioritisation Wireframes, prototypes& models Datamodels andanalytics
- 7. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 7 Agenda Overview and setting the context Definitions of business analysis Business analysis as your career Role(s) of a business analyst Responsibilities & key tasks of BA Summary– Q & A
- 9. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 9 Agenda Recap from last session Value-add and benefits from BA Where do we need BA Core skills of BA Behavioural competencies Business-related skills Essential knowledge/techniques Summary– Q & A
- 11. www.texavi.co.uk 11 Agenda Recapfromlastsession Keyactivities&tasksperformedbyBA BA interventionin productdev lifecycle Dangerstoavoid in BAlandscape BA andtherequirementslifecycle IIBA – BABOKBA Lifecyclemethodology BCS– BAPMmethodology BA's rolein theagile methods Summary–Q&A
- 13. www.texavi.co.uk 13 Agenda Useful tips, insights,do’s & don’ts Essential techniques forBAs Essential BAtools& applications Techniques inRequirements mgmt Bustingmyths &misconceptions AgileBA - Estimation& prioritisation Wireframes, prototypes& models Datamodels andanalytics Roadahead- Agiledevcourse
- 14. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 14 Agenda Useful tips, insights, do’s & don’ts Essential techniques forBAs Essential BAtools& applications Techniques inrequirements mgmt. Bustingmyths &misconceptions AgileBA - Estimation& prioritisation Wireframes, prototypes& models Datamodels andanalytics Roadahead- Agiledev course
- 18. www.texavi.co.uk 18www.texavi.co.uk Do not useconfusing orunclearflow figures Regional Office Head Office Area Sales Manager Sales Officer / Supervisor Sales Rep Stockists Retailers Depot Factory ORDERS DESPATCHES HIERARCHY
- 19. www.texavi.co.uk 19www.texavi.co.uk Donotinclude details/images whichdo not add value
- 20. www.texavi.co.uk 20www.texavi.co.uk Do not useambiguous words and terms Users oftheApplication • Owners • Trainers • Veterinarians • Selectorsand manymore… ------ Whoare manymore?Howmany more?Howimportantare they?
- 21. www.texavi.co.uk 21www.texavi.co.uk Don’t mix-up between the project &productcharacteristics Critical success factors • Supportfromclient onrequirementscapture,validationetc. This is a success factor for the project, not for theproduct. Thesuccess factors for the product would be likeonline-orderprocessing reducingthe time delays and handoffs, faster access to data and quickturnaroundof goods based on orders etc. ========== • Underlying hardwareandconnectivitysupport This is not a success factor for the product, it is a dependency/constraint
- 22. www.texavi.co.uk 22www.texavi.co.uk Be specific Role-basedaccesstothisrequirement • The modulewill haverole-basedaccess Mention clearly which roles can access the module. For example, it can be re-phrased as… “Users with administrative role onlycan access this module.”
- 23. www.texavi.co.uk 23www.texavi.co.uk Be specific ‘The applicationshouldsupportmulti-lingual abilities. The primarylanguagewill beEnglish (UK). However, thereshouldbesupportformultiple languages.’ European languageshave a word-length of about 20% morethan that of English word. Germanlanguage (Deutche) has an average word-length 30%more than of English. For Asian languages, this might differ markedlybetween languages. For example, ChineseMandarin, Japanese and Korean all havedifferent word lengths. Unless this is fixed, the design of pages and their layouts cannot be workedout.
- 24. www.texavi.co.uk 24www.texavi.co.uk Avoid vague terms The followingarethecharacteristicsofthe user interface: • Easytouse • Easytolearn • LookandFeel ofthe user interface How do you provide, measureand assess the characteristics likeeasy to use, easy to learn and look and feel. Be Specific, for example: • Advancedusers should be able to complete the x,y,ztasks in 5minutes. • New users should beable to start using the ‘contact management’ functionality after theygo throughthe 3- minutetrainingdemo.
- 25. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 25 Agenda Do's anddon'tsforBAs Essential techniques for BAs Essential BAtools& applications Techniques inrequirements mgmt. Bustingmyths &misconceptions AgileBA - Estimation& prioritisation Wireframes, prototypes& models Datamodelling andanalytics Roadahead- AgileDev course
- 36. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 36 Agenda Do's anddon'tsforBAs Essential techniques in BA EssentialBAtools &applications Techniques inrequirements mgmt. Bustingmyths &misconceptions AgileBA - Estimation& prioritisation Wireframes, prototypes& models Datamodelling andanalytics Roadahead- AgileDev course
- 37. www.texavi.co.uk 37 Software tools, products& applications for BAs www.texavi.com www.texavi.co.uk *Note: All copyrights & trademarks belong to the owners
- 38. www.texavi.co.uk 38 Popular notations and languages Business analystsandproductmanagersoften usethe following notations: • UML (Unified ModelingLanguage) • BPMN(Business Process ModelingNotation) BAs usethesetocreateandmanagevariousartefacts: • Models (system,logical, analysis,physical,data) • Artefacts(architecture,system,structural,visual) • Diagrams(use case, activity,state-transitionetc.) www.texavi.com www.texavi.co.uk
- 39. www.texavi.co.uk 39www.texavi.com www.texavi.co.uk • Visualmodelling language • Specification fromOMG • SuitableforITsystems,digitalproducts applicationsand platforms • Used formodeling… • Applications – architecture,structure,behaviour • Businessprocesses– structure,flows, tasks • Data– structure,modelandrelationships UML –Unified Modeling Language
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- 41. www.texavi.co.uk 41 Popular UML modeling diagrams for BAs www.texavi.com Diagram Type Purpose of usage Relevance for BA Use case Dynamic,behavioural Interactionb/wSystem& actors High(Mostused) Activity Dynamic,behavioural Interactionsamongdiff.components High(Mostused) Sequence Dynamic,behavioural Sequence ororderofflow ofevents High(Mostused) State-chart Dynamic,behavioural Transitionofthestatesin a“device” Moderate Package Static,structural Logicalgroupingof functions High(Mostused) Class Static,structural Attributes,methodsofclasses Low(technical) Component Static,structural Implementationview Low(technical) Deployment Static,structural Physicalviewofsystem Moderate
- 42. www.texavi.co.uk 42 BPMN- BusinessProcessModel & Notation www.texavi.com www.texavi.co.uk • Graphicalnotationfrom OMG • Suitableforprocesses &workflows • Used formodelling… • Stepsandstagesina process • Start-to-endflowand sequences involved • Transferof messagesamongstthe process components
- 43. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 43 Agenda Do's anddon'tsforBAs Essential techniques in BA Essential BAtools& applications Techniques inrequirementsmgmt. Bustingmyths &misconceptions AgileBA - Estimation& prioritisation Wireframes, prototypes& models Datamodelling andanalytics Roadahead- AgileDev course
- 46. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 46 Agenda Do's anddon'tsforBAs Essential techniques in BA Essential BAtools& applications Techniques inrequirements mgmt. Busting myths& misconceptions AgileBA - Estimation& prioritisation Wireframes, prototypes& models Datamodelling andanalytics Roadahead- AgileDev course
- 47. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 47 Myth1) Business analystsmustbe abletocreate and implement solutions Myths, misconceptions & incorrectnotions Fact 1)Business Analystfocuses on theproblem space andcouldatbest,facilitateorrecommend the solution(s)
- 48. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 48 Myth2) Business AnalystandProject Managerareone andthe same Myths, misconceptions & incorrectnotions Fact 2)Project Manageristhemasteroftheproject,whereas Business Analystowns theproduct roadmap Description Project Manager Business Analyst Scope of ownership Project, programme, portfolio Product, domain, business area, process Focus areas Solution [Implementation] space [Mainly] Problem space Involvement Complete life-cycle of project Mostly early stages of project and validation Toolkit Governance, processes, metrics Data, analytics, business intelligence, research & tests Mode of engagemen Mostly full-time/dedicated fully Full-time/Consulting/ Contract/ Part-time People relating to Senior management, Client, Vendors, Team members Team members, customers, users, product management Artifacts and deliverables Project plan, resource plan, task sheet, review reports Requirements, user stories, wireframes, test reports Speaks the language of… Resources, effort, cost, time Vision, features, scope, roadmap, users Lives by the mantras On budget, in time, with quality, customer satisfaction Customer satisfaction, User experience, minimal defects, managing change
- 49. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 49 Myth3) Business Analystsare notrequired in thelatterphases ofthe project Myths, misconceptions & incorrectnotions Fact 3)Business Analystsare very much partof theentirelife cycle ofthe project,albeit theproportion oftheirinvolvement mayvaryacross the phases
- 50. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 50 Myth4) AllBusiness analystsmust bestrongdomain experts Myths, misconceptions & incorrectnotions Fact 4)Business Analystsneed notalwaysbe domainspecialists, especially the IT Business Analysts Myth5) BAs areproductspecialists, theydon’t needtohave peopleskills Fact 5)A coreskillof aBusiness analystis toengage,interact,communicate, leadandworkwith people atdifferent levels
- 51. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 51 Myth6) We don’tneeda Business Analystinthis typeof project orproduct Myths, misconceptions & incorrectnotions Fact 6)Analysts arecritical forthe successful execution ofanytypeofprojects orproducts
- 52. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 52 Myths, misconceptions & incorrectnotions Myth7) BAs areonly goodatwritingrequirements documents Fact 7)Analysts playakey roleinthe strategicvision,productdevelopment, customer engagement and user experience areas
- 53. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 53 Agenda Do's anddon'tsforBAs Essential techniques in BA Essential BAtools& applications Techniques inrequirements mgmt. Bustingmyths &misconceptions Agile BA- Estimation& prioritisation Wireframes, prototypes& models Datamodelling andanalytics Roadahead- AgileDev course
- 60. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 60 Agenda Do's anddon'tsforBAs Essential techniques in BA Essential BAtools& applications Requirements management Bustingmyths &misconceptions AgileBA - Estimation& prioritisation Wireframes,prototypes & models Datamodelling andanalytics Roadahead- AgileDev course
- 62. www.texavi.co.uk 62 Wireframes,mockups & sketches What doesit mean • Visualrepresentation ofthe proposedsolution(s) • Offers optionsonlayout,UI controls andcolours • Easy tocreate and change- helpaidreviews Relevantareas:UIDesign, User Experience Ideal for :Products,Applications, Business Solutions Commontools:OmniGraffle(Mac), Gliffy,Balsamiq,Visio,Axure RP,Moqups www.texavi.com www.texavi.co.uk Wireframes/ Moc kups
- 63. www.texavi.co.uk 63 Wireframes,mockups & sketches www.texavi.com www.texavi.co.uk
- 64. www.texavi.co.uk 64 Wireframes,mockups & sketches www.texavi.com www.texavi.co.uk
- 66. www.texavi.co.uk 66 Prototypes, PoCs, showcases& demos What doesit mean • Show-and-tellof theworkingproduct/app • Touches uponinteraction& navigationtoo • Mimics the “experience” of usingthe product Relevantareas:User Experience, AgileDevelopment Ideal for :Products,Applications, Business Solutions Commontools :iRise, Axure RP,Invision, AdobeFlash www.texavi.com www.texavi.co.uk Prototype/ Demo
- 69. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 69 Agenda Do's anddon'tsforBAs Essential techniques in BA Essential BAtools& applications Requirements management Bustingmyths &misconceptions AgileBA - Estimation& prioritisation Wireframes, prototypes& models Data modellingand analytics Roadahead- AgileDev course
- 70. www.texavi.co.uk 70 Data modeling and analytics What doesit mean • Lookformeaningful insights,not justnumbers • Modelthedataintoentities andrelationships • Present insights andanalyticsvisually Relevantareas: UML, dataand analytics Ideal for:Products,Business solutions Commontools :Rationalsuite,ER tools www.texavi.com www.texavi.co.uk Data Model
- 71. www.texavi.co.uk 71 Businessintelligence, insights & reports What doesit mean • Sum upthefindings,insights & recommendations • Detailed & summaryversions forread-through • Formative andsummativereports Relevantareas:Development, Traditionalanalysis& design Ideal for :Products,Applications, Business Solutions,Processes Commontools :Productivityapplicationssuite (Office) www.texavi.com www.texavi.co.uk Reports
- 72. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 72 Data storage,cleansing, mining, analytics, reporting
- 73. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 73 Agenda Do's anddon'tsforBAs Bustingmyths &misconceptions Essential techniques in BA Essential BAtools& applications Requirements management AgileBA - Estimation& prioritisation Wireframes, prototypes& models Datamodelling andanalytics Roadahead- Agile Dev course
- 74. www.texavi.co.uk 74 What next onBusinessAnalysis stream? • How tobea BA:Novice/new entrants • How tobeagoodBA:Beginners • How tobeabetterBA :Intermediate • How tobethe bestBA: Advanced www.texavi.com www.texavi.co.uk • How to write user stories • How to create wireframes • How to workwith data models • How to draw usecase diagrams • How to write acceptance cases/scenarios • How to use mindmaps Deep Dive Sessions every week on Wednesdays,same time!
- 75. www.texavi.co.ukwww.texavi.co.uk 75 Coming up –Agile Bootcamp
- 76. www.texavi.co.uk Thank you! Texavi Innovative Solutions The new age people for new age solutions! Consulting | Training | Solutions Regd. Office Texavi Innovative Solutions (UK) Ltd 36 Glebe Road Finchley London N3 2AX Mobile: +44 (0) 7857 258341 Call: +44 (01375) 768601 Email: connect@texavi.co.uk training@texavi.co.uk Connect with Texavi www.texavi.co.uk https://analyst-zone.com www.facebook.com/texavi Twitter @pardhas LinkedIn Texavi Blog www.texavi.com/blog