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Conduct a Strategy Analysis using Business Analysis
Before We Get Started
Business Analysis Process Series - Where this course fits (1:03)
Student Workbook Reminder (0:39)
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Welcome to the Course!
Course Kickoff and Overview (3:50)
Explaining Strategy Analysis with an Example (10:39)
Project Basics
What is a Project? (1:58)
Project Terms Defined - Scope, Risk, Constraint, Stakeholder (4:23)
What is a Project Team? (2:10)
Understanding Project Roles - Project Sponsor, Project Manager, Business Analyst (2:24)
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Analyze the Current State
Analyze the Current State Overview (5:54)
Current - Review Business Needs (1:34)
Current - Perform Organizational Assessment (4:46)
Current - Understand Capabilities (11:25)
Current - Assess Policies and Processes: Policies (3:18)
Document Analysis Technique: Overview and Steps (7:40)
Document Analysis Technique: Benefits and Cautions (2:48)
Document Analysis Technique: Notes Template (3:39)
Current - Assess Policies and Processes: Processes (2:34)
Process Flowchart Tool: Basics (3:48)
Process Flowchart Tool: Swimlanes (2:33)
Current - Analyze Technology and Infrastructure (1:51)
Current - Understand Business Architecture (1:05)
Current - Identify External Influencers (4:27)
Current - Bob's Towing Example (Part 1) (0:47)
Current - Bob's Towing Example (Part 2) (5:48)
Current - Bob's Towing Example (Part 3) (6:04)
Current - Bob's Towing Example (Part 4) (1:30)
Analyze the Current State Conclusion (1:11)
Analyze the Current State: Validate Your Understanding
Define the Future State
Define the Future State Overview (5:19)
Define the Future State Regardless of Project Size (2:32)
Elements of Defining the Future State (1:40)
Future - Set Business Goals and Objectives (4:05)
Future - Set Business Goals and Objectives: Examples (4:16)
Future - Define Solution Scope (2:51)
Future - Solution Scope vs Project Scope (1:02)
Future - Writing Solution Scope Statements (8:41)
Future - Verifying Solution Scope (1:44)
Solution Scope: Notes Template (2:14)
Future - Identify Constraints (2:38)
Future - Define Changes to the Organizations (10:57)
Future - Identify Assumptions (4:50)
Future - Validate Potential Value (2:24)
Real World Application of Current and Future States (3:56)
Future - Bob's Towing Example (Part 1) (3:12)
Future - Bob's Towing Example (Part 2) (2:22)
Define the Future State Conclusion (1:50)
New Define the Future State: Validate Your Understanding
Assess Risks
Assess Risks Overview (4:24)
Steps to Assess Risks (1:31)
Assess Risks - Identify Risks (8:17)
Brainstorming Technique: Basics (2:06)
Brainstorming Technique: Steps to Conduct (9:14)
Brainstorming Technique: Benefits & Cautions (3:26)
Brainstorming Technique: Template (3:22)
Assess Risks - Determine Probability and Impact (5:05)
Workshop Technique: Basics (2:00)
Workshop Technique: Steps to Conduct (9:27)
Workshop Technique: Benefits & Cautions (3:36)
Workshop Technique: Template (3:41)
Assess Risks - Workshop Technique: Tying it in (3:06)
Assess Risks - Prioritize Risks (1:50)
Risk List & Assessment Template (6:44)
Assess Risks - Determine Risk Tolerance (6:53)
Assess Risks - Identify Actions (4:54)
Assess Risks - Bob's Towing Example (Part 1) (3:01)
Assess Risks - Bob's Towing Example (Part 2) (8:26)
Assess Risks - Conclusion (2:09)
Assess Risks: Validate Your Understanding
Determine a Strategy
Determine a Strategy Overview (4:11)
Strategy - Review Solution Scope (1:43)
Strategy - Conduct a Gap Analysis (4:33)
Gap Analysis Template (3:38)
Strategy - Identify Options (4:48)
Strategy - Analyze Options: Feasibility (5:34)
Strategy - Analyze Options: Solution Scope & Goals (1:13)
Strategy - Analyze Options: Cost-Benefit Analysis (6:15)
Cost-Benefit Analysis Template (10:24)
Strategy - Analyze Options: Techniques & Tools (2:25)
Strategy - Make Recommendations (4:47)
Scoring Matrix Template (3:23)
Strategy - Choose a Methodology (8:21)
Strategy - Methodology Schedule Comparison (5:29)
Strategy - Adaptive vs Predictive (1:46)
Strategy - Breaking the Methodologies Down (15:29)
Strategy - Determine Project Schedule (5:20)
Strategy - Transitions and Releases (3:43)
Strategy - Bob's Towing Example (Part 1) (4:02)
Strategy - Bob's Towing Example (Part 2) (7:18)
Strategy - Bob's Towing Example (Part 3) (4:53)
Strategy - Bob's Towing Example (Part 4) (7:26)
Determine a Strategy Conclusion (1:46)
Determine a Strategy: Validate Your Understanding
Create a Business Case
Create a Business Case Overview (2:13)
What is a Business Case and how is it used? (7:02)
Business Case - Adaptive (2:33)
Business Case - Adaptive Example (4:20)
Business Case - Predictive (2:53)
Business Case - Bob's Towing Example (Part 1) (10:42)
Business Case - Verifying Predictive Business Case (2:59)
Business Case - Presenting Predictive Business Case (5:36)
Business Case - Presenting Adaptive Business Case (1:12)
Business Case - Bob's Towing Example (Part 2) (0:29)
Business Case: Validate Your Understanding
Centron Example and Scenario
Introduction to the Centron example (1:11)
Introducing Centron and the University of Wisconsin (5:16)
Centron's Culture (2:14)
Activity: Document Analysis on Centron's Organizational Chart
Centron Organizational Assessment (6:19)
Centron's Capabilities (1:21)
Activity: Document Analysis on Centron's Project Proposal
Centron's Project Proposal (1:57)
Activity: Document Analysis on Centron's Process Flowcharts
Centron's Processes (6:19)
Centron's Technology (1:00)
Activity: Document Analysis on Centron's Solution Scope
Centron's Solution Scope (4:54)
Activity: Document Analysis on Centron's Business Case
Centron's UW Project Business Case (3:53)
Activity: Document Analysis on Centron's Risk List
Centron's Risk List and Assessment (9:14)
Activity: Document Analysis on Centron's Gap Analysis
Centron's Gap Analysis (1:03)
Wrapping Up the Centron Example (3:11)
Wrapping Things Up
Conduct a Strategy Analysis - Conclusion (1:26)
Bonus Lecture: Defining your next steps
Activity: Document Analysis on Centron's Risk List
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