A key capability for business analysts is the ability to take a step back and look at the bigger picture.
The bigger picture can mean different things in different situations.
For business processes, the bigger picture is how the business processes satisfy the company’s vision and mission.
For solutions, the bigger picture is looking at organization-wide solutions rather than individual solutions.
For relationships, the bigger picture is how related people are affected by the relationship.
For the value of a solution, the bigger picture looks at the value of the solution for the organization.
The bigger picture can answer questions such as:
- Is the solution too specific?
- Can the solution grow?
- How will the solution adapt to change?
- Does the solution provide value at all levels of the organization?