Strategic Planning and Execution in Business Analysis

Introduction:

Strategic Planning and Execution in Business Analysis. This course explores the PPP model, a crucial framework that promotes collaboration between public and private sectors for delivering infrastructure projects and public services efficiently. Understanding PPPs is vital for navigating the complexities of project management in business planning and analysis.

Participants will delve into the definition of PPPs, their structural frameworks, and the unique challenges and advantages they present. The course will provide a deep exploration of business planning and analysis concepts.

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are collaborative arrangements between governments and private firms that aim to generate social benefits through public goods provision. While the definition of PPPs varies globally, the core concept involves sharing risks, resources, and rewards between the two sectors.

Effective project management in PPPs requires a robust business analysis plan that evaluates the economic, technical, and financial feasibility of proposed projects. This process involves analyzing objectives throughout the planning and execution phases to ensure alignment and successful delivery of initiatives benefiting both public and private stakeholders.

Objectives:

At the end of this Strategic Planning and Execution in Business Analysis, participants should be able to:

• Understand the critical role of a Business Analyst within an organization.
• Plan and monitor business analysis activities to achieve project goals.
• Develop enterprise solutions based on organizational needs analysis.
• Manage and communicate business requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Define solution scope accurately for project alignment.
• Identify and collaborate with stakeholders at every project stage.
• Elicit comprehensive requirements from users and stakeholders.
• Create clear and actionable business process models.
• Write precise requirements to guide solution development.
• Conduct rigorous assessment and validation to ensure solutions meet business needs.
• Foster effective collaboration in solution development projects.
• Understand and communicate business requirements confidently.
• Identify essential business requirements at various levels.
• Apply project identification, screening, and selection procedures.
• Recognize stakeholder roles and address issues in PPP projects.
• Conduct financial, economic, and technical feasibility studies.
• Evaluate risk identification, mitigation, and allocation in PPP projects.
• Use knowledge transfer to meet public sector project expectations.

Training Methodology:

• SWOT Analysis Exercises
• Goal Setting Workshops
• Decision-Making Drills
• Data Analysis Workshops
• Risk Management Simulations
• Strategy Mapping Sessions
• Benchmarking Activities
• Peer Review Sessions
• Continuous Improvement Forums

Course Outline:

Unit 1. Introduction to Business Analysis:

• Role of a Business Analyst
• Full Life Cycle of Business Solutions
• Application of Business Analysis Techniques
• Enterprise Analysis Essentials
• Creating a Business Case
• Defining Solution Scope

Unit 2. Analyzing Requirements:

• Identifying System Users and Main Actors
• Structured Analysis using the Architecture Framework
• Modeling Concepts for Business Analysis
• Data Modeling Techniques
• Business Process Modeling
• Writing Accurate Requirements

Unit 3. Eliciting Requirements:

• Interview Methods
• Business Observation
• Surveys for Broad Opinions
• Document Examination
• Collaborative Workshops

Unit 4. Managing and Communicating Requirements:

• Conflict Resolution with Stakeholders
• Managing Requirement Changes
• Aligning Solution Scope with Project Objectives
• Clear Communication of Requirements
• Learning from Project Experiences

Unit 5. Solution Assessment and Validation:

• Assessing Solution Fit
• Identifying and Addressing Solution Gaps
• Testing Solutions Against Strategic Goals
• Evaluating Solutions with End-Users

Unit 6. Project Pre-Feasibility Analysis:

• Needs and Options Analysis
• Legal Feasibility Considerations
• Technical Feasibility Appraisal
• Environmental Safeguards
• Preliminary Financial Viability

Unit 7. Defining Public-Private Partnerships and Setting the Framework:

• Rationale, Aim, and Motivation for PPPs
• Critical Stages of the PPP Project Cycle
• PPP Structure and Types
• Preparation and Implementation Levels
• Critical Factors for Project Preparation

Unit 8. Critical Decision Criteria for PPP Projects:

• Public Investment Delivery Model
• Economies of Scale and Project Grouping
• Cost-Benefit Analysis of PPP Projects
• Ensuring Value for Money
• Analyzing Commercial Viability and Market Attractiveness

Unit 9. Basics of Project Preparation:

• Key Components of Project Identification and Risk
• Structuring Contracts for PPPs
• Financial Analysis Importance
• Payment Mechanisms
• Project Implementation Plan Development
• Agreements and Monitoring Indicators

Unit 10. Planning for PPP Project Management:

• Establishing a PPP Project Manager and Team
• Funding and Construction Period Management
• Project Plan Development
• Stakeholder Engagement and Management
• Risk Evaluation Beyond Construction Phases
• Post-Contract Asset Arrangements