Chapter 1

Question 1

What is the mechanik (car broke down) analogy?

Answer 1

Root cause analysis of problem: don’t start wirh replacing parts but with identifying the real problem in order to be able to provide the cheapest solution.

Question 2

Which are the ID-process steps for identifying real problem?

Answer 2

1. Problem identification
2. Root cause analysis
3. Determine value
4. Create a project proposal
5. Gain approval

Question 3

What is the BA-process?

Answer 3

I. Project initiation phase:

1. Identify and define the problem
2. Conduct a strategy analysis
3. Plan the project

II. Project execution phase

1. Elicit BA information
2. RE management
3. Requirements analysis, design and modeling

III. Solution implementation

1. Transition to solution
2. Solution evaluation

Question 4

How should ‘Needs’, ‘Project’ and ‘Value’ relate?

Answer 4

The project must be created to align and overlap with the solving of the need and by that creating value. In many cases, this does not happen and Need and Project don’t overlap at all, thus no value is created. The pain point still exist!

Question 5

Explain the terms Need, Project and Value

Answer 5

Need= business need, objective, …

Project = temporary, addresses needs, make adjustments,…

Value= money, employee morale.