Building a Business Analysis Capability Framework
Why Niche Roles Are Difficult for Generalist Recruiters Client Situation A large financial services organisation launched a programme to assess and strengthen how data retention obligations were managed across its technology estate. The initiative involved multiple systems, regulatory requirements, and stakeholders across technology, data governance, and operational teams. Challenge The programme required a clear […]
Developing an Internal Business Analysis Community
Why Niche Roles Are Difficult for Generalist Recruiters Client Situation A large financial services organisation launched a programme to assess and strengthen how data retention obligations were managed across its technology estate. The initiative involved multiple systems, regulatory requirements, and stakeholders across technology, data governance, and operational teams. Challenge The programme required a clear […]
Why Strong BA Communities Improve Delivery
Why Strong BA Communities Improve Delivery Our 3 Key Takeaways Collaboration between analysts improves consistency and knowledge sharing Communities of practice support professional development Strong BA communities strengthen organisational delivery capability Individual Capability Many organisations focus on building individual Business Analysis capability but overlook the value of developing a strong BA community. From our […]
Assessing and Improving a BA Practice
Why Niche Roles Are Difficult for Generalist Recruiters Client Situation A large financial services organisation launched a programme to assess and strengthen how data retention obligations were managed across its technology estate. The initiative involved multiple systems, regulatory requirements, and stakeholders across technology, data governance, and operational teams. Challenge The programme required a clear […]
What a BA Capability Assessment Can Reveal
What a BA Capability Assessment Can Reveal Our 3 Key Takeaways Many BA practices evolve organically over time Capability assessments help identify strengths and gaps A structured roadmap can significantly improve delivery capability Growing BA Teams Business Analysis teams often grow in response to delivery demand. Over time, this can lead to a mix […]
Why Organisations Are Investing in Internal BA Capability
Why Organisations Are Investing in Internal BA Capability Our 3 Key Takeaways Overreliance on contractors can limit long-term capability development Structured frameworks help organisations develop internal BA talent Clear career pathways strengthen Business Analysis communities Contract Reliance Many organisations rely heavily on contract Business Analysts during periods of transformation. While this approach can provide […]
Why Specialist Roles Need Specialist Recruiters
Why Specialist Roles Need Specialist Recruiters Our 3 Key Takeaways Specialist delivery roles require deep understanding of how those roles operate in programmes. Generalist recruiters often lack the networks or knowledge needed to identify strong analyst candidates. Specialist providers can access deeper talent pools and better assess delivery capability. Increasingly Specialist Roles Recruitment markets […]
When Supplier Frameworks Slow Down Delivery
When Supplier Frameworks Slow Down Delivery Our 3 Key Takeaways Rigid supplier frameworks can limit access to specialist expertise Programmes often require niche delivery roles that generalist suppliers struggle to provide Flexible supplier models can help delivery teams maintain momentum The Purpose of Supplier Frameworks Preferred Supplier Lists (PSLs) are widely used by organisations […]