The Techniques chapter provides a high-level overview of the techniques referenced in the Knowledge Areas of the BABOK® Guide. Techniques are methods business analysts use to perform

Risk analysis and management identifies areas of uncertainty that could negatively affect value, analyzes and evaluates those uncertainties, and develops and manages ways of dealing with the

Role and permission allocation involves identifying roles, associating these with solution activities, and then denoting authorities who can perform these activities.

When solutions are in part provided by external vendors (who may be involved in design, construction, implementation, or maintenance of the solution or solution components), or when the solution

The underlying competencies described here are not unique to business analysis. They are described here to ensure readers are aware of the range of fundamental skills required and provide a basis

A business analyst is any person who performs business analysis tasks described in the BABOK® Guide, no matter their job title or organizational role.

The purpose of Plan Business Analysis Governance is to define how decisions are made about requirements and designs, including reviews, change control, approvals, and prioritization.

The purpose of Identify Business Analysis Performance Improvements is to assess business analysis work and to plan to improve processes where required.

The purpose of Confirm Elicitation Results is to check the information gathered during an elicitation session for accuracy and consistency with other information.

The purpose of Prioritize Requirements is to rank requirements in the order of relative importance.