Table of Contents
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
The Portfolio Management Process
Portfolio Management at the Project Level
The Role of the Program Management Office
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
Creating the Business Architecture
Chapter 4 – Using Feasibility Studies to Determine the
Most Valuable Business Solution
Defining the Feasibility Study
Why Conduct a Feasibility Study?
Conducting A Feasibility Study
Chapter 5 – Preparing the Business Case and Decision
Package
Decide on a Recommended Option
Identify and Confirm a Project Business Sponsor
Conduct a Cost-Benefit Analysis
Conduct the Initial Risk Assessment
Prepare the Final Decision Package
Chapter 6 – Managing Projects for Value
Enhancing Portfolio Management Practices in Organizations
Validating the Business Case throughout the Business Solution Life Cycle
Measuring the Business Value of Solution Features
Measuring Business Value After Solution Delivery
Chapter 7 – Evolving from Business Analyst to Business
Strategist
Appendix A: Business Case Template
Appendix B: Feasibility Study Template
Appendix C: Issues Log Template
Appendix D: Decision Log Template