The Business Analysis Handbook - 2nd Edition by Helen Winter (Paperback)

About the Book

Upgrade your career and organization with this handbook offering expert guidance on the business analysis role, supported by tools and templates.

Book Synopsis

Shortlisted for the Business Book Awards, The Business Analysis Handbook was ground-breaking in providing a hands-on guide to the business analyst role. This second edition reflects key developments and new career pathways in the profession.

Business analysis helps organizations to develop an informed understanding of the solutions they need to drive effective change. In the age of digital transformation, the role is more important than ever. Written by an expert, the book provides practical advice on both the skills and the nitty-gritty activities of the profession and outlines tools and techniques with guidelines on how and when to apply them.

This second edition offers increased guidance on remote working and different career pathways in business analysis. Readers will also benefit from a new chapter on how to build the business analysis function effectively in an organization, supported by skills matrix examples, training strategies and tips on career development. It also features examples of hot topics such as agile, sustainability and digital transformation. This is an indispensable guide for business analysts looking to upgrade their skills set and careers. It will also be invaluable for business leaders seeking to harness the value of the business analysis function within their organizations.

Review Quotes

"The Business Analysis Handbook is an accessible and practical review of foundational business analysis skills and principles. The FAQ format highlights questions and challenges I hear from Business Analysists every day, and the answers provide actionable and practical guidance to help current business analysts thrive in today's fast-moving environment."-- "Laura Brandenburg, CEO, Bridging the Gap and author of How to Start a Business Analyst Career"

"The Business Analysis Handbook provides us with all the tools to analyze the business needs and requirements of our IT projects. What sets this book apart from other books on this subject is the way Helen Winter succeeds in connecting theory with practice through the use of interesting lifelike cases and ready-to-use templates. These templates now form the basis of our business analysis documentation."-- "Peter Goedemé, CIO, Katholiek Onderwijs Vlaanderen (Catholic Education Flanders)"

"Indispensable for any professional aiming to enhance their expertise in the field, the second edition of The Business Analysis Handbook is an exceptional guide, distinguished by the inclusion of a chapter exploring business analysis maturity and transition."-- "Harpal Lidder, Business Analyst, Ontario Pension Board"

"More enterprises are delivering complex business change in shorter time scales than ever before. If you are keen to build your work experience portfolio, this new edition of The Business Analysis Handbook has answers to the most frequent questions, observations and lived scenarios out there. Consider this book like being in conversation with the author; an author with the clarity and passion to inspire your career goals."-- "Jag Sohal, Senior IT Business Relationship Manager and BCS Early Careers Advocate"

"Whatever their job title might be, this book is invaluable to anyone carrying out business analysis. Full of hard-won knowledge from Helen Winter's extensive experience of projects and programmes of change, it is filled with ways to apply business analysis within organisations right now. Containing guidance on key areas, as well as tips and templates to help you do a great job, this book is one you can turn to for support. I particularly like this edition's new chapter and how it covers what business analysts might do next, as it charts out the wide range of possibilities that exist."-- "Dr Penny Pullan, author of Virtual Leadership and co-author of Business Analysis and Leadership"

About the Author

Helen Winter has over 20 years' business analysis experience, having worked as a consultant on large-scale transformation programmes within the financial services, regulation, insurance and utilities sectors. She is an active volunteer for IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis) and the founder of Business Bullet, an online magazine promoting business analysis and providing guidance for professionals. She is based in Wolverhampton, UK.