Business analysis is a crucial discipline for organisational success, it enables organisations to rise to the challenges presented by today's increasing pace of change. It is a broad field and has matured into a profession of its own, with its own unique career roadmap.
This practical guide explores the business analyst role including typical responsibilities and necessary skills. It signposts useful tools, commonly used methodologies and techniques, and beneficial professional development activities. A visual career roadmap for business analysts is also included, along with case studies and interviews with practising business analysts, to enable aspiring and existing business analysts at all levels to successfully plan and advance their careers.
"'Provides essential information to people wishing to enter and progress through the BA profession.'"
Terri Lydiard
"'Who better to write a book on a career in Business Analysis than Adrian Reed, whose own career has developed in parallel with the maturity of the Business Analysis profession itself.
The book is an excellent mix of practical advice and guidance based on his own experiences and includes, not only a career road map for Business Analysts, but also a summary of the key tools and techniques that th
Paul Turner FBCS
"'This book is an invaluable resource for individuals and organisations seeking to understand the role of the business analyst.
It addresses two fundamental questions about the profession: "Where do BAs come from?", and "Where are we going?".
My hope is that more people will discover, aim for and enjoy a career in Business Analysis as a result of the information and insight Adrian Reed has sha
