A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge(R) (BABOK(R) Guide) is the only globally recognized standard of practice for business analysis. Developed through a rigorous consensus-driven standards process, the BABOK(R) Guide incorporates the collective wisdom and experience of experts in the field from around the world. Previous editions have guided hundreds of thousands of professionals in their work, and it has been adopted by hundreds of enterprises as the basis of their business analysis practice. This latest version of the guide extends its scope beyond business analysis in projects to address agile development, business process management, business intelligence, and business architecture. This thoroughly revised and updated version includes: - A concept model that unifies ideas and terminology across business analysis disciplines. - Restructured knowledge areas to support business analysis at every level from small tactical initiatives to major business transformations. - Five perspectives covering the most prominent business analysis disciplines and demonstrating how to apply the knowledge areas in different situations. - Coverage of new business analysis techniques that have gained wide acceptance in the community. - Updated and revised content in every knowledge area and more Whether you are considering starting a career in business analysis, or you are an experienced professional in the field, the BABOK(R) Guide is your key resource to help you and your stakeholders discover opportunities for business success, deliver successful organizational change, and create business value.

The Agile Extension to the BABOK^(R) Guide (Agile Extension) version 2 describes the benefits, activities, tasks, skills, and practices required for effective agile business analysis with a constant focus on delivering business value.

The Agile Extension version 2:

• describes the agile mindset and positions agile business analysis beyond software development
• introduces a 3-tier rolling planning model to help organizations, teams, and practitioners deliver greater business value
• incorporates the Business Analysis Core Concept Model(TM) (BACCM(TM))
• details the seven principles of agile business analysis

The Agile Extension to the BABOK^(R) Guide is an ongoing initiative of Agile Alliance and the International Institute of Business Analysis(TM) (IIBA^(R)) since 2009. The Agile Extension provides guidance for Agile practitioners or anyone interested in leveraging effective Agile business analysis to create better business outcomes that add real business and customer value

The Guide to Business Data Analytics provides a foundational understanding of business data analytics concepts and includes how to develop a framework; key techniques and application; how to identify, communicate and integrate results; and more. This guide acts as a reference for the practice of business data analytics and is a companion resource for the Certification in Business Data Analytics (IIBA(R)- CBDA).

Explore more information about the Certification in Business Data Analytics at IIBA.org/CBDA.

About International Institute of Business Analysis

International Institute of Business Analysis(TM) (IIBA(R)) is a professional association dedicated to supporting business analysis professionals deliver better business outcomes. IIBA connects almost 30,000 Members, over 100 Chapters, and more than 500 training, academic, and corporate partners around the world. As the global voice of the business analysis community, IIBA supports recognition of the profession, networking and community engagement, standards and resource development, and comprehensive certification programs.

IIBA Publications

IIBA publications offer a wide variety of knowledge and insights into the profession and practice of business analysis for the entire business community. Standards such as A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge(R) (BABOK(R) Guide), the Agile Extension to the BABOK(R) Guide, and the Global Business Analysis Core Standard represent the most commonly accepted practices of business analysis around the globe.

IIBA's reports, research, whitepapers, and studies provide guidance and best practices information to address the practice of business analysis beyond the global standards and explore new and evolving areas of practice to deliver better business outcomes.

Learn more at iiba.org.

Le Guide du corpus de connaissance en analyse métier (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge(R) - Guide BABOK(R))

est la seule norme de pratique reconnue mondialement pour l'analyse métier. Développé au moyen d'un

processus rigoureux fondé sur le consensus, le Guide BABOK(R) incorpore la sagesse et l'expérience d'un collectif

d'experts de partout dans le monde.

Les éditions précédentes ont guidé des centaines de milliers de professionnels dans leur travail et ont été

adoptées par des centaines d'entreprises comme base de leur analyse métier.

Cette dernière version du guide étend sa portée au-delà de l'analyse métier, dans des projets utilisant le mode

agile, la gestion de processus métier, l'intelligence métier (business Intelligence) et d'architecture d'entreprise.

The Business Analysis Competency Model^(R) version 4:

• identifies the behaviours and techniques associated with each level of business analysis performed at work
• assists readers in understanding the levels of competency in the business analysis profession
• supports the four levels of IIBA's Multi-level Competency-Based Certification program by highlighting the key competency components associated with each business analysis task
• allows professionals to continuously self-assess themselves against the foundational business analysis competencies
• helps professionals to identify areas of focus to promote professional development in business analysis
• helps professionals create a personalized career action plan that supports a desired career path

The Business Analysis Competency Model(R) is an ongoing initiative of the International Institute
of Business Analysis(TM) (IIBA(R)) since 2010. The Business Analysis Competency Model(R) provides guidance for Business Analysis practitioners or anyone interested in understanding the levels of foundational business analysis competencies that create better business outcomes and add value to stakeholders.

Product Ownership Analysis (POA) is a discipline that can be used to assist teams in creating and delivering exceptional products and services for their customers. The Guide to Product Ownership Analysis provides a foundational understanding of the Product Ownership Analysis discipline and outlines a defined framework, techniques, and case studies for practical application. Look for the Certification for POA at IIBA.org.

Bioenergetic Analysis, the Clinical journal of the IIBA is published annually and is distributed to all members of the international organization. Its purpose is to further elaborate theoretical and scientific concepts and to make links to enhance communication and broaden our connection with other schools of therapy, as well as with academic psychology, medicine, and other psychosomatic schools of thought. The journal publishes reports on empirical research, theoretical papers, and case studies. Some local IIBA societies produce journals in their native languages. This journal has been published in English since 1985, making it the oldest journal for the IIBA. The present issue contains three papers on the implications of neuroscience on Bioenergetics; one paper on pre-oedipal transferences; and one paper on infant research and Bioenergetics. There is a poem, as well as a book review on a new bioenergetic techniques textbook. Again, the abstracts of the original papers are all translated into six languages.

Change is necessary for organizations to continue to thrive and grow, but how do you pivot strategy and increase adoption to remain relevant?

A companion to A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge(R) (BABOK(R) Guide), the Strategy to Execution Framework will help those engaged with strategic business analysis to work more effectively with the business to create the strategies and elements that guide the business

in moving from strategy to execution. It is a roadmap for successful business transformation that bridges the gap between strategy and execution enabling senior business leaders to drive successful implementation, minimize business risk, and increase adoption. Based on years of research and professional experience, IIBA's Strategy to Execution Framework has been proven to guide difficult and complex strategic change initiatives to successful outcomes.

Create strategies for change and design initiatives that are sustainable throughout the organization to enable successful business transformation.

WHO IS THE STRATEGY TO EXECUTIONFRAMEWORK FOR:

Strategy-minded professionals regardless of title, who need to do strategic business analysis for informational change. This framework is also for the senior leaders within organizations of all sizes leading transformation projects or programs.

• Executives
• Business Capability Owners
• Strategic Business Analysts
• Transformation Leads / Managers
• Senior Managers
• Head of Business Analysis
• Business Analysis Team Leads
• Managing Consultants
• Program Managers
• Product Managers