Business Analysis & SCM
Before embarking on a strategy to devise an efficient and effective solution, you must first start with “analysis”, which enables quantification of the problem or challenge at hand. At the same time, “change” is a never-ending drive towards continuous improvements, which is best controlled through strategic management.
Gabriel Merchant’s Business Analysis (BA) and Strategic Change Management (SCM) services are designed to facilitate identification of the ‘problem’ and devise a solution that is implemented through strategic change management. You get:
- Defining and specifying Business Requirements using Business Process Modelling (BPM) notations/techniques
- Identifying area of business process improvements using disciplines such as Six Sigma and Lean methodologies
- Collaboration in the design and definition of feasible business process solutions
- Implementation of Planning and Change Management schedules
- Controls and Continuous Improvement monitoring reporting
Why perform Business Analysis?
Business Analysis (BA) is all about:
- Understanding the problem(s) that need solving and if it’s worth solving (cost/benefit)
- Identifying the key requirements and objectives
- Exploring alternative and cost-effective solutions
- Collaboration in the design and definition of a feasible problem-solving solution
- Focusing the solution development efforts on an agreed resolution goal
- Ultimately, reducing costs, risks and saving time for the business
Process and Domain Modelling
Modelling the behaviour and language of business is important to understand the domain in which end-users operate and to depict their requirements for change.
- Business Process and Domain Modelling using the UML2 and BPMN standards
- Conversion of textual requirement and functional specifications into visual models
- Translation of traditional process/functional diagrams (Data Flow Diagrams, Flow Charts, etc.) into multi-dimensional models showing both structural and behavioural aspects
- Modelling that facilitates Business Process Management (BPM), Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) and Business Process Improvements (BPI) using industry standard disciplines, such as Six Sigma and Lean
Why perform Process and Domain Modelling?
In advertising it is commonly said, “A picture is worth a thousand words”. However, common business processing descriptions consist mainly of ‘deserts of text’ that describe the processes within a particular business area.
Modelling provides a visual representation of the business processes, which is far easier to comprehend, and spot the areas of impact or change, especially when devising enhanced technical and business process solutions.
Program and Project Management
Planning and managing the successful delivery of solutions and ensuring goals are realized for the benefits of the organization.
- Management of project(s) at both Program and Project Level
- Planning and Resource Management (financial, personnel and material resources
- Requirements and Client Expectation Management
- Project Tracking and Stakeholder Reporting
- Development, Testing, QA and Configuration Management
- Project Risk Management
- Post Implementation Reviews
Why is Project Management and Planning important?
For any project undertaken to deliver improvements and/or a solution, there is a fine balance between success and failure. With success being greatly dependent on the planning and managerial abilities of the managers steering the project resources. They say: “To not plan, is to plan to failure”, which means planning increases the chances of success.