Business analysis is a key discipline within business transformation projects. Too often business changes are introduced without such analysis, leading to failed projects, wasted investment and unnecessary business disruption. Effective business analysis enables greater project success, informed investment and beneficial business outcomes.

Business Analysis describes the entire landscape for successful business change, explaining the range of services offered by business analysts, the lifecycles and approaches that may be applied, and the techniques that aid analytical thinking, visualisation and modelling. The new edition of this bestseller has been updated extensively to ensure that the guidance offered is highly practical and encompasses the latest developments within the business analysis profession.

This is a seminal text for business analysts, helping them to develop their understanding and skills and enabling them to develop their business analysis careers. It is also a key text for anyone working in organisations, whether driving change initiatives or enabling successful change outcomes.

This book is:

• A practical and informative text, enabling business analysis and other business change professionals to develop their key knowledge and skills
• A readable and engaging journey through the business change lifecycle, the business analysis services and the toolkit required of a proficient business analyst
• Supports the BCS Business Analysis Certification Portfolio

Dr Debra Paul is a Chartered Fellow of BCS and is the Managing Director of Assist Knowledge Development Ltd. She is a regular speaker at business analysis conferences, a founder member of the BA Manager Forum and was the chief architect for the BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis. Debra developed the Business Analysis Service Framework. James Cadle is a Chartered Fellow of BCS and a BCS oral examiner, having worked in business analysis and project management for more than 40 years. As a director of Assist Knowledge Development, he has created and presented a range of courses in his specialist subjects.

All organisations need to respond to the challenges within today's highly competitive global economy. Business analysts are at the forefront of these responses, enabling the development of practical, creative and financially sound solutions that address business problems and grasp new opportunities.

The fourth edition of this bestselling publication provides comprehensive guidance for business analysts, encompassing the essential concepts, frameworks and techniques needed to provide professional business analysis services.