Free Business Analysis Plan Template

Business Analysis Plan


Prepared By :

[Your Name]

Company :

[Your Company Name]

Department :

[Your Department]


I. Introduction

Purpose

  • The purpose of this Business Analysis Plan is to outline the approach, activities, and deliverables for conducting business analysis within the [Your Company Name]. It aims to ensure a structured and systematic approach to analyzing business needs and proposing effective solutions.

Scope

  • The scope of the analysis effort includes a comprehensive review of the specific department or process. This may involve analyzing current business processes, identifying pain points, and proposing improvements to achieve organizational goals.

Objectives:

  • Identify business needs, challenges, and opportunities.

  • Define clear and actionable requirements for proposed solutions.

  • Facilitate decision-making and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

II. Stakeholder Analysis

Stakeholder Role

Name

Responsibilities/Interests

Influence Level

Project Sponsor

John Doe

Provides funding and strategic direction.

High

Project Manager

Jane Smith

Oversees project execution and resources.

Medium

Business Analyst

[Your Name]

Conducts analysis and gathers requirements.

High

End Users

Sales Team,

Provides feedback on the usability and functionality of

Medium

Customer

proposed solutions.

  • Stakeholder Analysis: Assess interests, expectations, and influence levels of key stakeholders. Develop strategies for effective communication and engagement to ensure stakeholder buy-in and support.

III. Business Objectives and Goals

Objectives

  1. Streamline business processes to improve efficiency by 20% within the next fiscal year.

  2. Enhance customer satisfaction ratings to 90% within the next 12 months.

Goals

  • Reduce turnaround time for customer support tickets to less than 24 hours by implementing a new ticketing system.

  • Increase monthly sales revenue by 15% through targeted marketing campaigns and product promotions.

IV. Scope and Boundaries

Inclusions

  • Analysis of current business processes and workflows across departments.

  • Identification of pain points and areas for improvement through stakeholder consultations and data analysis.

Exclusions

  • Detailed technical design and implementation of solutions (covered in separate project plans).

  • Assessment of external market factors beyond the organization's control.

V. Business Analysis Approach

Methodologies

  • Stakeholder interviews to gather insights and perspectives.

  • SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

  • Business process modeling to visualize current and future workflows.

Tools

  • Microsoft Visio for creating process flow diagrams.

  • SurveyMonkey for conducting stakeholder surveys and feedback collection.

VI. Requirements Gathering and Documentation

Process

  • Conduct interviews and workshops with key stakeholders to elicit and prioritize requirements.

  • Document requirements using standardized templates such as user stories use cases, and functional specifications.

  • Validate requirements through reviews and feedback sessions with stakeholders.

Artifacts

  • Business Requirements Document (BRD) outlining high-level business needs and functional requirements.

  • Use case diagrams to illustrate system interactions and user goals.

  • User stories detailing specific user requirements in a concise format.

VII. Communication Plan

Stakeholder Communication

  • Monthly project updates to project sponsors and key stakeholders highlighting progress, challenges, and decisions.

  • Bi-weekly status meetings with the project team to discuss tasks, issues, and action items.

Channels

  • Email updates for distributing project documentation, meeting agendas, and announcements.

  • Video conferencing for virtual meetings and workshops.

  • Project management software (e.g., Jira, Trello) for collaboration and tracking tasks.

VIII. Timeline and Milestones

Timeline

  • Phase 1: Requirements gathering and analysis (Month 1-2).

  • Phase 2: Solution design and proposal development (Months 3-4).

  • Phase 3: Stakeholder review and approval (Month 5).

Milestones

  • Completion of BRD and sign-off from project stakeholders.

  • Presentation of solution proposals to stakeholders for feedback and validation.


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