1. What problems are faced by this business that you hope to solve by developing this project? It must be clear why you are asking that question. If you don't understand what the problem is, you can't help solving it. Also, when reading a project program, it may not be clear what the client really wants. The scope may only tell you what they want to see happen. Can and often are not focused on what the real problem is.
2. What is the current business doing to alleviate or resolve the problem? What has been tried in the past? You must understand what the client is doing to understand what needs to be done. You do not want to develop an overview of the project plan just to ask someone to tell you that this has been tried. Listen to customers. Find out what they have done. Ask questions as you listen. In your mind brainstorm so to speak. Listen to what doesn't work.
3. What resources will be used in this project? What external resources are needed? You will want to determine where your team's help and players come from. You may be familiar with most IT, but if the client wants to outsource it is a different game. You may need to list external interactions. Determine the strengths and weaknesses of the company. This can be very profitable.
4. Have you determined the vision for the project? Business analysts will compare this scope with what he will develop to ensure consistency and parallel views. In other words, make sure you are on the same track. This is sometimes easier said than done. Communication is the key to success with this question.
5. What risks do you plan and are you willing to take? A conservative client might not tend to take big risks. Making it specific can help when creating a project program. You might also be able to overcome some of their fears or doubts by explaining the risk factors more thoroughly.
6. Are you under the time limit? There must be a time frame set for the results. A goal can be achieved for each project if time is not a factor. Most clients have time constraints that affect every business. You will want to know what this is and plan it accordingly.
7. What is the projected cost of this program? An aggressive business analyst might be frank and honest by saying questions like this. What is the projected budget and can it be deviated? There are times when certain steps must be taken that can cause the project to exceed the budget. Other action plans may not need to be implemented because management is not fully aware of certain assets available. It is best to know exactly what happened in this project so that the project program is successful.
8. Who is the end user? What support will they have? You need to know this so that the program can fulfill its objectives. Marketing data must also be collected to enter what is requested by the end user. The goal is to achieve goals with everyone satisfied. A business analyst cannot do this without talking and listening to everyone involved.
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7. What is the projected cost of this program? An aggressive business analyst might be frank and honest by saying questions like this. What is the projected budget and can it be deviated? There are times when certain steps must be taken that can cause the project to exceed the budget. Other action plans may not need to be implemented because management is not fully aware of certain assets available. It is best to know exactly what happened in this project so that the project program is successful.
8. Who is the end user? What support will they have? You need to know this so that the program can fulfill its objectives. Marketing data must also be collected to enter what is requested by the end user. The goal is to achieve goals with everyone satisfied. A business analyst cannot do this without talking and listening to everyone involved.