"Method H" ™ Software
Overview
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As part of the development of the Business Analysis technique,
we looked at how it could become a more interactive process. The solution
was to display the information as it was captured by the Business Analyst.
It achieved a number of things.
- People could focus on what was evolving from the discussion with
the Business Analyst
- It helps the BA keep the conversation on track
- It breaks the business analysis information down into a number of
categories that are easier to digest
- It saves the BA writing up the results from cryptic notes taken
during the discussion
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In the spirit of keeping the business analysis software simple, we
have chosen to develop an application using Microsoft Access (.mde file).
The application includes a main screen where the Business Analyst adds
data. The screen also includes some pop up screens to update project
information, and to create notes regarding the interview.
The key is that the information can be projected onto a screen by the
BA and form the basis for collecting data. Information is logged by
the Business Analyst as they go.
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Reporting
There are three reporting menus.
- Project Level
- Individual interview Level
- Business Process Level
The screen to the right is used to select all of a category for a project.
For example, it will print out all the Inputs recorded across all interviews
for that project. There is also a consolidated report which lists every
category (Inputs, Outputs, Functionality, Business Rules, Data and Notes).
The other set of reports requires selection of both a project, and
an interview, or a project and a business process.
The reports can also be downloaded into Microsoft Excel for further manipulation
by the BA.
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Pricing
The software costs a mere A$35 (which
is around US$26 at Nov 2006).
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Dollars to any currency 
Sure, you could produce an Access program yourself, but what is your time
worth? How long would it take, and how much does that work out per hour? This
program has been tested, and refined to fill your requirements. It works first
time.
The
product
is
available
in
two
versions.
One
uses
Access
97
and
prior,
the
other
Access
2000
and
later.
After
payment,
the
product
can
be
downloaded.
It
has
a
temporary
registration
number
which
gives
you
7
days
use.
You
can
start
using
it
immediately.
A
permanent
registration
number
will
be
sent
a
few
days
after
payment.
GST is applicable for Australian purchasers.
Click here to order.
Benefits
- Get better results from BA interviews
- Get faster results and waste less of the user's time
- Build a communication bridge so that users can see what is being documented
- Technique is easy to learn for both you and the participants
- Technique
can
be
applied
immediately
with
the
software
- BAs project a more professional image
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