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Business analysis is the fastest growing field in business today and the role of the business analyst is both strategic and tactical. Seven Steps to Mastering Business Analysis advances the field by illustrating how all of these factors combined, along with many others, are the key to success. This book gives insight into the ideal skills and characteristics of successful business analysts and provides a foundation of learning for effecting business analysis work. This guide will also help prepare you for business analysis certification by explaining the tasks and knowledge areas in the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK). This title will help build the skill sets of new and experienced analysts, and those currently doing analysis work including project managers, system analysts, product managers and business development professionals. Human resource professionals who are working to establish business analysis job descriptions and career paths in their organizations and executives who may have responsibility for managing and evaluating the success of business analysts will also find this book useful. Key Features Provides a how to approach to business analysis work for those entering the profession and for those wishing to reach a higher level of success Presents detailed explanations of business analysis tasks, strategies and techniques with example. * Explains the business analysis fundamental concepts and terms for the new analyst in language they can understand WAV offers free downloadable business analysis white papers and business analysis planning templates that can be customized to fit each organization's needs available for the Web Added Value Download Resource Center at www.jrosspub.com Table of Contents 1. Possess a clear understanding of business analysis 2. Know your audience 3. Know your project 4. Know your business environment 5. Know your technical environment 6. Know your analysis techniques 7. Increase your value