There is still a lot of debate in Business Analysis circles around what our role is and what is offered by the various organisation representing and supporting BAs. Is the role all about requirements analysis? Are we just interested in IT and systems analysis or are our practitioners focused on the broader business and processes?
Just as there is the discipline of Business Analysis, there is the role of a Business Analyst. If we define the discipline based on the role then we may potentially be too broad as the role of as business Analyst varies from organisation to organisation and encompasses BAs working as commercial, process, financial, technical and systems analysts. If we define the role based on the discipline, then whatever the field of business analysis is, those who are specialists in this field are Business Analysts. This definition however could, in practice, become too narrow.
Learning Objectives
- The Role of a BA vs. the Discipline of Business Analysis – very different.
- We need to come together as a community of practice to define the discipline and the role of a BA.
- Opportunity to more precisely define the discipline and then we can work on developing a competency framework to define the role.
Skill Level: Everyone
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Maria Murphy
Senior Consultant
SMS Management & Technology
Maria is an experienced business manager and information and communications specialist. She has over 10 years senior management experience within the commercial environment, medical/pharmaceutical industry, not-for-profit organisations and Government. Maria has a reputation for innovation, managing change, driving strategy implementation and successfully delivering programs. Maria has experience with managing large federal government contracts and project management of large scale ICT business system reviews, development of requirements, systems planning and change management.
Maria is currently a consultant with SMS Management and Technology. Maria is the Regional Lead for a Business Analysis at SMS and provides advice to her colleagues on developing requirements specifications for appropriate IT systems to support client's programs and initiatives.
Maria is able to quickly engage with stakeholders, and she has a great understanding of the issues, risks and benefits of proposed changes within the health and ICT environment.
Maria is a on the Board of WIC (Women in Information and Communication) , is a member of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), The Australian Computer Society (ACS) and The Australian Business Analysis Association (ABAA).
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