The purpose of Assess Risks is to understand the undesirable consequences of internal and external forces on the enterprise during a transition to, or once in, the future state.

The purpose of Define Change Strategy is to develop and assess alternative approaches to the change, and then select the recommended approach.

The purpose of Specify and Model Requirements is to analyze, synthesize, and refine elicitation results into requirements and designs.

The purpose of Validate Requirements is to ensure that all requirements and designs align to the business requirements and support the delivery of needed value.

The purpose of Analyze Potential Value and Recommend Solution is to estimate the potential value for each design option and to establish which one is most appropriate to meet the enterprise’s

The purpose of Measure Solution Performance is to define performance measures and use the data collected to evaluate the effectiveness of a solution in relation to the value it brings.

The purpose of Assess Solution Limitations is to determine the factors internal to the solution that restrict the full realization of value.

Analytical thinking and problem solving skills are required for business analysts to analyze problems and opportunities effectively, identify which changes may deliver the most value, and work

Business knowledge is required for the business analyst to perform effectively within their business, industry, organization, solution, and methodology.

Communication is the act of a sender conveying information to a receiver in a method which delivers the meaning the sender intended. Active listening skills help to deepen understanding and trust