At its core, Business analysis ensures business changes align with the needs of the organisation and are holistic. It serves as a link between key stakeholders and IT teams, ensuring that solutions are designed to fulfil both user needs and business objectives.
The service framework specifies what business analysts perform and why they are useful. It advises how the work should be done by suggesting relevant activities and strategies to consider when determining the best strategy for each situation and context.
We won’t go into depth in this article about the BASF Framework, you can read more on the framework in this article (link to BASF article)
BAs utilise a range of tools, from traditional spreadsheets, flowcharts, to complex Business Intelligence (BI) software. The choice of tool often depends on the specific task at hand, whether it’s requirement analysis, documentation, management, process modelling, or data visualization.
Why do organisations invest in analysing their business?
Risk mitigation: BAs can avoid costly project overruns and solution misalignments by understanding requirements early.
Strategic Alignment: BAs align all projects with the business strategy to ensure unified growth.
Better User Adoption: End-user-focused solutions improve user adoption.
Optimised ROI: BAs assist companies maximise their return on investment through requirement analysis and solution design.
The business world is constantly changing, with new technologies, procedures, and challenges. Therefore, BAs need to constantly learn about industry trends, technologies, and methods.
Business Analysts are a light of clarity in a quickly digitising and developing business environment. They demystify complexities, align divergent viewpoints, and chart the course for business success. In essence, while many roles contribute to the success of a project, the Business Analyst ensures that it's the *right* project, delivering tangible value to the organisation.
