5. Applying Business Analysis Tasks
5.2 Task Card Structure
The Business Analysis Standard
In today’s business environment, effective business analysis is crucial. To support this need, we created the Business Analysis Task Cards. These cards are structured, user-friendly tools for business analysis professionals and stakeholders to streamline workflows, ensure consistency, and improve analysis quality.
The task cards listed in “Section 6: Business Analysis Task Navigation” provide a structured and easily accessible format for referencing each business analysis task, aligned to the BACCM™ framework. Within each card, you will find comprehensive information including:
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Purpose or Need
Clearly defines why the task is performed, outlining its significance in the context of the initiative
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Value
Articulates the value generated by executing the task, highlighting its contributions toward achieving initiative objectives or delivering business outcomes
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Solution (Output or Outcome)
Specifies the tangible deliverables or desired outcomes resulting from the successful completion of the task
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Stakeholders
Identifies the key stakeholders involved or impacted by the task, facilitating effective communication and collaboration throughout the process
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Description of Change
Presents a structured overview of the change process associated with the task, typically depicted through an input-task-output diagram—a visual representation helps illustrate the flow of information and activities involved
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Frequently Used Techniques in Context
Provides guidance and strategies with examples of techniques that can be used when executing the task
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Consideration Box
Provides an example emphasizing the importance of the task in one specific context to help practitioners visualize how the task can be used on the path to creating desired outcomes
Understanding the Task Cards
Our goal is to empower business analysis professionals with practical resources that ensure they have all essential information to navigate tasks efficiently. By doing so, we aim to enhance their effectiveness in contributing to better enterprise outcomes and sustained business growth.
