Business Analyst Best Practice

In this solution briefing we explore how a Business Analyst Best Practice initiative improved our clients' requirements gathering.

AMS Briefing Code: 738

Briefing Description

Business Analyst Best Practice (BA) Design is key to executing within an Agile or Project driven environment. AMS was called upon to build/validate, and train against core BA best practices that supported the BA/PM function across the enterprise.

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Client

The client is a progressive HR, Talent, and Payroll company with a wide footprint in healthcare.

Challenge

The organization was seeking to gain project efficiencies by adopting a formal business analyst function to liaison between information technology and the business community.

Solution

AMS created a custom learning platform to help the organization emphasize the synergies and identify the correlation, between systems and business analysis functions. The custom curriculum was designed with consideration to the learning culture, as well as industry best practices and standards. Correlating scorecards were developed so that the organization could continually measure direct business impact from the training and the at desk application of the new skills.

Benefits

The client was able to successfully roll-out business analysis training programs across the enterprise. Significant gains were observed through reduced rework as a result of clearer requirements on a tactical level. At a strategic level, business decisions were enhanced by an increased level of alignment in the project selection process and at various stage gates in the integrated BA/PM methodology ensuring that the project portfolio maintains maximum alignment with the strategic planning efforts and execution against them.

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Our Commitment to Excellence

Advanced Management Services, Inc. (AMS) is a premier Organizational Development consulting firm. Since 1994, AMS has been serving cross-industry Fortune 500 companies, mid-market businesses, high-growth firms, and government entities with innovative business solutions. 

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What Our Clients Say

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Clients Speak

"The team at AMS provided some of the best corporate training we ever received. The consultant's ability to fully understand our industry and how the PM space was impacted and complimented by the Business Analyst function was outstanding. I would recommend the AMS team to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and insightful relationship with a consulting firm."

- Manager of Training at a Leading National Insurance Company

"AMS coaches are top shelf and bring a depth of experience seldomly found at other coaching firms. The executive level of the team and how they collaborate along the journey is an extraordinary wealth of knowledge."

-COO at a Global Manufacturer of Industrial Components

“The team at AMS was impressive from the first time we met them. I have personally interviewed many large training companies, but the folks at AMS were heads and tails above the rest because of their flexibility, desire to be true partners and level of subject matter expertise. I would recommend AMS to any organization seeking a results driven team of professionals.”

- V.P. Training and Development at an International Retail Chain

"The training we received from the AMS team was insightful, current and tailored to our environment/industry. Because of the training we have been able to improve and sustain performance within the IT PM department."

- Director of Training at a Globally Diversified Healthcare Company

"The experience with my coach from AMS was a critical factor in establishing goals for my team and then being able to lead them through transformation. The results from my efforts were much more impactful because of the direction they provided."

-Director of Engineering at a Global Manufacturer of Industrial Components

"My experience with my AMS coach was extraordinary and far exceeded my expectations in terms of how quickly I was able to apply new ideas and solutions to challenges I was facing. Additionally, I was able to pass along some of the new knowledge and help my team as well. Very happy to have participated in such a solid program."

- COO at a Global Staffing and Talent Agency

"My coach at AMS helped me to clarify and then navigate my career objectives. The sessions led to my gaining more confidence and ultimately my dream job."

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