1. Demonstrate an understanding of business analysis roles and responsibilities

Task 1 delves into the roles and responsibilities of Business Analysis. You distinguish between various stakeholder roles, such as process owner, process manager, product manager, and product owner. Understanding why identifying stakeholders is essential lays the foundation for effective project execution. Additionally, you differentiate between internal and external roles to comprehend the dynamic interactions between different stakeholders.

The task ‘Demonstrate an understanding of business analysis (BA) roles and responsibilities’ includes the following enablers:

• Distinguish between stakeholder roles (e.g., process owner, process manager, product manager, product owner, etc.).
• Outline the need for roles and responsibilities (Why do you need to identify stakeholders in the first place?).
• Differentiate between internal and external roles.

To learn the Task you need:

1. Read:
   • Sections 2.2.1.3 and 2.3.1 of the PMBOK® Guide – 7^th Edition.
   • Sections 2.3.1, 2.3.4, 4.12, 5.8.1 of the Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide.
   • Chapter 8 of the Effective Project Management: Traditional, Agile, Extreme, Hybrid by Robert K. Wysocki.
   • Sections 5.4.3 and 7.7 of the PMI Guide to Business Analysis.
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