PART I

Readiness: It’s All About the Culture

Is your organization ready to support a new or advanced BA practice? We define readiness as having the following elements in place:

•  A business case describing the value and cost of implementing a mature BA practice

•  An executive sponsor who is accountable for the business benefits derived from an effective BA practice

•  A steering committee to guide the BA practice evolution

•  A respected and influential BA practice lead.

Chapter 1 addresses how you can assess the culture in your organization and the need to develop a strong business case for a new/advanced value-based BA practice. We present a proven approach to building the business case. In addition, we focus on establishing the governance infrastructure for your practice: an executive sponsor and a BA practice steering committee.

In Chapter 2, we explore whether you have an influential BA practice lead who is capable of implementing an effective value-based BA practice.