Description
Features in-depth contributions from leading thinkers and practitioners in business analysis from around the world Provides practical advice on the use and implementation of business analysis tools and techniques, with constructive emphasis on the art of leadership and influencing Includes original case studies from around the world, demonstrating the tools that the reader needs in order to progress
About the Author
Penny Pullan is director of Making Projects Work. Her clients include Rolls Royce, UK Government, Skandia, PWC, Novo Nordisk, AstraZeneca, Capital One, National Grid, Open University, CAFOD, Save the Children and Christian Aid, across Europe, the Middle East and Australasia. In addition, she's a Senior Instructor in Business Analysis for ESI, a leading training organization. James Archer is a practising Business Analyst. He was the UK Business Analyst of the Year in 2009 and he is currently leading work to re-design services and processes across three London boroughs and community health.
Reviews
"This book draws together a diverse set of sources to help a BA to gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to be a change leader from any perspective." * Kathleen Barret, former President and CEO, International Institute for Business Analysis *
"It is vital that business analysts adopt a leadership role and this book will provide a valuable resource to enable them to do so." * Debra Paul, co-author of "Business Analysis" and "Business Analysis Techniques" *
"I can't recommend this book highly enough. It should appeal to anyone working in the project/programme space. For business analysts ready for the leadership challenge, it should be considered required reading." * Dean Burnell MBCS, Chartered Institute for IT *
"This book is certainly worth bookmarking in the IIBA Online Library. Each part, chapter or opinion piece can be read on its own without losing context, and this provides a convenient text to access when looking for advice." * Maureen McVey, CBAP, Head of L&D, IIBA *
Book Information
ISBN 9780749468620
Author Penny Pullan
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Kogan Page Ltd
Publisher Kogan Page Ltd
Weight(grams) 430g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 157mm * 15mm