Course : Strategy & Business Analysis

Outline

DAY 1 : Introduction to Strategy and Business Analysis

• What is the link between Strategy and Business Analysis?
• Definitions, Concepts and Key Terms
• What makes a strategy successful?
• Performance Measures and Strategic Alignment
• Governance and Information Management

DAY 2 : How is Business Strategy Formulated?

• Vision and Values, Mission and Goals
• Analyse External Environment
• Business Capability Analysis
• Assess Strategic Fit and Formulate Strategy Options
• Strategy Maps and The Balanced Scorecard
• Using The Business Model Canvas

DAY 3 : Strategy Analysis

• Introduction to Strategy Analysis in A Business Analysis Context
• Analyse Current State
• Define Future State
• Assess Risks
• Define Change Strategy
• Strategy Analysis Case Study

DAY 4 : Solutions and Perspectives

• How to Analyse, Value and Recommend Solutions
• Analysing Performance Measures
• Agile Perspective
• Business Intelligence Perspective
• Business Architecture
• Business Process Management

DAY 5 : Putting Analysis, Requirements and Design into Action

• Developing Strategic Thinking Capability
• Practising Interaction Skills
• Additional Tools and Techniques
• Case Study: Putting Business Analysis into Practice
• Identifying Business Analysis Performance Improvements
• Commitment to Action

The Scandinavian Academy for Training and Development employs modern methods in training and skills development, enhancing the efficiency of human resource development. We follow these practices:

• Theoretical Lectures: 
  • We deliver knowledge through advanced presentations such as PowerPoint and visual materials, including videos and short films.
• Scientific Assessment:
  • We evaluate trainees skills before and after the course to ensure their progress.
• Brainstorming and Interaction: 
  • We encourage active participation through brainstorming sessions and applying concepts through role play.
• Practical Cases:
  • We provide practical cases that align with the scientific content and the participants specific needs.
• Examinations: 
  • Tests are conducted at the end of the program to assess knowledge retention.
• Educational Materials:
  • We provide both printed and digital scientific and practical materials to participants.
• Attendance and Final Result Reports:
  • We prepare detailed attendance reports for participants and offer a comprehensive program evaluation.
• Professionals and Experts: 
  • The programs scientific content is prepared by the best professors and trainers in various fields.
• Professional Completion Certificate: 
  • Participants receive a professional completion certificate issued by the Scandinavian Academy for Training and Development in the Kingdom of Sweden, with the option for international authentication.
• Program Timings:
  • Training programs are held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and include coffee break sessions during lectures.

INTRODUCTION

 Strategy & Business Analysis training seminar will help you to understand the business analysis work that is needed to collaborate with stakeholders in order to identify and address a requirement of strategic importance (the business need), then align the   resulting strategy for the change with higher and lower-level strategies 

OBJECTIVES

• Understand the link between business analysis and strategy
• Understand how business analysis can help to implement business strategy
• Align potential solutions with strategic goals
• Examine the links with other perspectives including Agile and BPM
• Identify and define the organization’s current and future states
• Apply relevant strategic thinking tools and techniques 
• Identify strategic risks
• Analyse performance measures
• Define solution design options
• Understand how to analyse value

ORGANISATIONAL IMPACT

• Facilitate strategic change
• Improved strategic alignment
• Contribute to the achievement of strategic plans 
• Ability to recognise a good business strategy
• Understand how to change from the current position to a desired future state

PERSONAL IMPACT

• Improved strategic thinking and analysis skills
• More highly developed problem solving and critical thinking skills
• An increased ability to help achieve strategic improvement
• Appreciation of how strategy and business analysis link with other important perspectives
• Enhanced strategic management and planning capability

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• ​Business Architects
• Business Systems Analysts
• Enterprise Analysts
• Management Consultants
• Process Analysts
• Product Managers
• Product Owners