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A Business Analyst's Guide to more Successful Projects

A Business Analyst's Guide to more Successful Projects. March 2013. This presentation represents observations and opinions of the presenter and is not endorsed or supported in whole or in part by Sun Life Financial. . About Sandra Fickling.

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A Business Analyst's Guide to more Successful Projects

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  1. A Business Analyst's Guide to more Successful Projects March 2013 This presentationrepresents observations and opinions of the presenter and is not endorsed or supported in whole or in part by Sun Life Financial.

  2. About Sandra Fickling Certified Business Analysis Professional™ is a trademark owned by International Institute of Business Analysis. CBAP® is a registered certification mark owned by International Institute of Business Analysis. This certification mark is used with the express permission of International Institute of Business Analysis. IIBA® is a registered trademark owned by International Institute of Business Analysis. 15+ years of experience mentoring business analysts and establishing business analysis best practices Certified Business Analysis Professional ™ (CBAP®) Member of IIBA®since 2004 Waterloo-Wellington IIBA® Chapter board of directors member for six years – secretary (2005-07) , president (2007-09) and past-president (2009-11)

  3. WIIFY (Agenda) • WIIFY – What’s in it for you? We’re going to discuss: • What is project success? • What can BAs do to increase project success rates? • What can you do differently to influence project success in your organization?

  4. Project Success – What is it? How would you define project success?

  5. Project Success - Defined According to the PMBOK ® Guide:“… success of the project should be measured in terms of completing the project within the constraints of scope, time, cost, quality, resources, and risk …” Source: Project Management Institute (2013) PMBOK®Guide, Fifth Edition. [Online]

  6. Project Management Triangle Time Source: Tutorialspoint. (2013) Project Management Concepts. [Online] Available from: http://www.tutorialspoint.com/ [Accessed 08 March 2013]

  7. Project Management Triangle Cost Time Source: Tutorialspoint. (2013) Project Management Concepts. [Online] Available from: http://www.tutorialspoint.com/ [Accessed 08 March 2013]

  8. Project Management Triangle Cost Scope Time Source: Tutorialspoint. (2013) Project Management Concepts. [Online] Available from: http://www.tutorialspoint.com/ [Accessed 08 March 2013]

  9. Project Management Triangle Cost Scope Quality Time Source: Tutorialspoint. (2013) Project Management Concepts. [Online] Available from: http://www.tutorialspoint.com/ [Accessed 08 March 2013]

  10. Project Management Triangle Cost Scope Quality Time Source: Tutorialspoint. (2013) Project Management Concepts. [Online] Available from: http://www.tutorialspoint.com/ [Accessed 08 March 2013]

  11. PM Triangle + Resources • Resources: • People • Processes • Technology Cost Scope Quality Resources Resources Time

  12. PM Triangle + Resources + Risk R I S K Cost Scope Quality Resources Resources Time

  13. BA’s influence on “Scope” R I S K Cost Scope Quality Resources Resources Time

  14. BA’s influence on “Scope” • How can a BA impact: • “Scope”? • “Risks” that impact “Scope”?

  15. BA’s influence on “Scope” • Some observations and opinions: • Thorough stakeholder analysis • Early elaboration of high level business requirements • Early agreement on expected project deliverables • Clear understanding of benefits and priorities • Diligent management of scope and interdependencies • Effective assessment of additional scope

  16. BA’s influence on “Time” R I S K Cost Scope Quality Resources Resources Time

  17. BA’s influence on “Time” • How can a BA impact: • “Time”? • “Resources” that impact “Time”? • “Risks” that impact “Time”?

  18. BA’s influence on “Time” • Some observations and opinions: • Thorough stakeholder analysis • Wise technique selection • Effective BA planning • Strong proactive and assertive behaviors • Prompt issue escalation • Confirm time constraint requirements

  19. BA’s influence on “Cost” R I S K Cost Scope Quality Resources Resources Time

  20. BA’s influence on “Cost” • How can a BA impact: • “Cost”? • “Resources” that impact “Cost”? • “Risks” that impact “Cost”?

  21. BA’s influence on “Cost” • Some observations and opinions: • Thorough stakeholder analysis • Quick determination of project scope • High quality requirements • Frequent revisit of priorities and benefits

  22. So, what do you think?

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