So what is a business analyst? One of the questions we are often asked is "So what does a business analyst do?" The simple answer is we translate the business need into a language that can be used to design and implement the business solution. Translating from ‘business speak‘ to ‘solution provider language‘ - whether the provider is IT or some other solution, for example process improvements. We work with internal and third party suppliers tailoring our methods and approach to the situation we find ourselves in. A business analyst also produces creative solutions to business problems. At Positive, we balance creativity with practicality when producing solutions to problems. Business briefs We give a rapid assessment of the business idea or problem and the business impact that a project might have - both good and bad. Feasibility Study We identify a number of solution options and make recomendations for moving forward. Business Design We detail what the solution for a problem looks like in business terms - we look at the problem / opportunity. This involves identifying the root causes of the problem and detailing any changes such as: New Processes, Organisational Changes, Impact On People (numbers, skills, reporting structures), Impact On Customer Experience and High Level descriptions of changes to IT Systems. Business Requirements Specification Whether it’s high level or detail that’s needed. Positive are experts in Requirements Engineering. We help organisations produce quality business documentation, ensuring that any solution provider knows what is required of them.