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Adapting Case Scenarios
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Today we're going to discuss how you can take a business analysis case scenario and adapt it across different domains. Why do you think this flexibility is important in business analysis?
I think it's important because each industry has its unique challenges and requirements.
Exactly! By adapting cases, you learn to apply your analytical skills in various contexts. Can anyone suggest a possible adaptation for our grocery system?
How about changing it to a healthcare appointment system?
Great idea! Itβs a direct application. Now, let's think about what different stakeholders we might have in that scenario.
For healthcare, there are patients, doctors, and administrative staff.
Perfect! Remember those stakeholders when we develop user stories later. This process helps you remember the acronym SPA - Stakeholders, Process, and Adaptation.
So, we just need to fit our framework to the new context?
Exactly! And thatβs how business analysis maintains a universal structure while adapting to unique situations. Let's summarize: By changing industry focus, we enhance our versatility as analysts.
Developing Alternative Scenarios
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Now, letβs dive deeper into creating different scenarios. Who would like to suggest another domain?
What about banking? We could create a loan application process.
Good choice! Let's outline the key features of this system. What functionalities should we include?
Users should be able to apply for a loan and track the status of their applications.
We should also have something for document uploads and interest rate calculations.
Absolutely! When framing user stories for this system, think about the requirements from both user and regulatory perspectives. Remember the acronym FARE - Features, Actions, Requirements, and Edge cases.
Are there specific stakeholders we should focus on?
Yes! Think of customers, underwriters, and customer service representatives. Discussing these roles helps clarify their unique needs. To wrap up, understanding these diverse cases enables us to broaden our approach as Business Analysts.
Application of User Stories and Acceptance Criteria
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Letβs now focus on writing user stories for our adapted scenarios. Who can recall the structure for writing effective user stories?
Itβs the INVEST criteria - Independent, Negotiable, Valuable, Estimable, Small, and Testable.
Excellent! Can anyone provide a user story for the healthcare scenario we discussed?
As a patient, I want to book an appointment so that I can see my doctor.
That's a solid start. Now, what about the acceptance criteria for this story?
Given the patient is logged in, when they select a date, then they should see available appointment slots.
Great use of Gherkin syntax! Remember to articulate acceptance criteria clearly to ensure they meet user needs. Let's remember the mnemonic DAFT - Descriptive, Actionable, Feasible, and Testable guidelines for acceptance criteria.
Can we apply this to the banking or education domains too?
Absolutely! Practicing across domains solidifies your learning. Overall, youβve engaged thoughtfully in the scenarios, learning to pivot your thought process as Business Analysts.
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The Bonus Challenge allows learners to apply their knowledge of business analysis by transforming an online grocery ordering system case study into different sectors such as healthcare, banking, or education. This exercise develops adaptability and reinforces the skills learned throughout the course.
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Bonus Challenge
The Bonus Challenge is designed to test your adaptability as a Business Analyst. Here, you will take the foundational case of an Online Grocery Ordering System and reframe it for a different industry context. This activity not only reinforces your understanding of the requirements elicitation, documentation, and system modeling processes but also emphasizes the importance of versatility in applying business analysis skills across various fields.
Suggested Domain Adaptations:
- Healthcare: Transform the grocery system into an Appointment Booking System for a clinic, where patients can book appointments, view available slots, and receive confirmations.
- Banking: Adapt this into a Personal Loan Application Portal, allowing users to apply for loans, view application statuses, and manage documentation.
- Education: Create an Online Course Enrollment Flow where students can browse courses, register, and manage their enrollment details.
This challenge is an excellent way to explore how the same principles of business analysis can be applied in diverse environments, thereby enhancing your skill set and preparing you for real-world scenarios.
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Adapting the Case to Different Domains
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Adapt the same case for a different domain, e.g.:
β Healthcare: Appointment Booking System
β Banking: Personal Loan Application Portal
β Education: Online Course Enrollment Flow
Detailed Explanation
This chunk discusses the idea of taking a business case scenario, specifically the Online Grocery Ordering System, and adapting it to various other sectors. Adapting a case means modifying the context and requirements to fit different industries while applying the same fundamental business analysis principles. For instance, a healthcare section might focus on scheduling appointments instead of grocery orders, ensuring that the same analytical frameworks are utilized but in different settings.
Examples & Analogies
Imagine you're a chef who specializes in Italian cuisine. Your restaurant has a signature pasta dish. Now, if you wanted to adapt that pasta dish for a different cuisine, like Mexican, you might substitute some ingredients, change the spices, or alter the presentation. Similarly, in business analysis, adapting the grocery system to healthcare, banking, or education means using the same foundational structure but customizing the elements to meet industry-specific needs.
Definitions & Key Concepts
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Key Concepts
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Adaptation: The process of altering a business scenario to fit a different industry.
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User Stories: Brief descriptions of software features from the end user's perspective.
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Stakeholders: Groups that have interest and involvement in project outcomes.
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Acceptance Criteria: Specification of conditions for a software feature to be accepted.
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INVEST: A mnemonic for writing effective user stories.
Examples & Real-Life Applications
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Examples
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Transforming a grocery ordering system to a healthcare appointment booking system, where patients can book consultations with various doctors and manage their healthcare appointments.
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Adapting the grocery ordering system to a banking loan application system, allowing users to apply for loans, check application statuses, and submit necessary documentation.
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When adapting your plan, keep it clear, / To serve your stakeholderβs needs, sincere.
π Fascinating Stories
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Imagine a chef creating a menu. He takes a standard dish and adapts it, swapping ingredients to cater to a vegetarian crowd. In business analysis, we adapt scenarios just like chefs adapt recipes for different customers.
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Remember the FARE for writing acceptance criteria: Features, Actions, Requirements, Edge cases.
π― Super Acronyms
For the important process, SPA - Stakeholders, Process, Adaptation.
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Glossary of Terms
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Term: Stakeholders
Definition:
Individuals or groups that have an interest in the outcome of a project or process.
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Term: User Stories
Definition:
Short, simple descriptions of a feature told from the perspective of the person who desires the new capability.
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Term: Acceptance Criteria
Definition:
Conditions that a software product must satisfy to be accepted by a user.
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Term: Adaptation
Definition:
Adjustment of a project or scenario to fit a different industry or framework.
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Term: Invest Criteria
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Principles for constructing user stories: Independent, Negotiable, Valuable, Estimable, Small, Testable.