Business Analysis Orchestration

Coordinate multiple business analysis techniques into comprehensive analysis packages. Based on BABOK v3 methodology for combining techniques effectively.

Overview

Business analysis rarely uses a single technique in isolation. Complex initiatives require orchestrated combinations of techniques, sequenced appropriately, with findings synthesized into actionable recommendations.

Available Techniques (14 Skills)

Strategic Analysis

Skill	Purpose
`swot-pestle-analysis`	SWOT, PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces
`business-model-canvas`	BMC, Lean Canvas, 9-block analysis
`benchmarking`	Competitive analysis, industry comparison

Problem Solving

Skill	Purpose
`root-cause-analysis`	Fishbone/Ishikawa, 5 Whys
`decision-analysis`	Decision tables, weighted scoring, decision trees
`risk-analysis`	Risk registers, probability/impact matrices

Planning & Estimation

Skill	Purpose
`prioritization`	MoSCoW, Kano model, weighted scoring
`estimation`	Analogous, parametric, PERT, story points
`capability-mapping`	Business capabilities, maturity models
`stakeholder-analysis`	Power/interest, RACI, communication plans

Process & Data Design

Skill	Purpose
`value-stream-mapping`	Current/future state, Lean analysis
`journey-mapping`	Customer experience, touchpoints
`process-modeling`	BPMN notation, workflows
`data-modeling`	ERDs, data dictionaries

Technique Selection Guide

Goal	Primary Technique	Supporting Techniques
Strategic planning	SWOT/PESTLE	Capability Mapping, Benchmarking
Business model design	Business Model Canvas	Stakeholder Analysis, Value Stream
Process improvement	Value Stream Mapping	Root Cause Analysis, Process Modeling
Customer experience	Journey Mapping	Stakeholder Analysis, Prioritization
Problem investigation	Root Cause Analysis	Risk Analysis, Decision Analysis
Technology decision	Decision Analysis	Benchmarking, Risk Analysis
Project estimation	Estimation	Prioritization, Risk Analysis
Backlog prioritization	Prioritization	Stakeholder Analysis, Estimation
Database design	Data Modeling	Process Modeling, Capability Mapping
Risk management	Risk Analysis	Prioritization, Stakeholder Analysis
Transformation planning	Capability + VSM	SWOT, Stakeholder Analysis
New initiative	Full analysis	Multi-technique package
M&A due diligence	Capability + Benchmarking	Stakeholder Analysis, Risk
Competitive positioning	Benchmarking	SWOT, Business Model Canvas

Standard Workflows

Workflow 1: Strategic Planning

1. Stakeholder Analysis - Identify key stakeholders
2. Capability Mapping - Create capability model
3. Benchmarking - Compare against industry
4. SWOT/PESTLE Analysis - Environmental scan
5. Prioritization - Investment decisions

Workflow 2: Customer Experience Improvement

1. Stakeholder Analysis - Identify user segments
2. Journey Mapping - Map current experience
3. Value Stream Mapping - Identify operational waste
4. Capability Mapping - Link to capabilities
5. Prioritization - Impact vs effort matrix

Workflow 3: Process Optimization

1. Process Modeling - Capture current process (BPMN)
2. Value Stream Mapping - Identify waste and bottlenecks
3. Journey Mapping - User experience perspective
4. Root Cause Analysis - Identify improvement areas
5. Estimation - Plan improvement effort

Workflow 4: Full Analysis Package

1. Stakeholder Analysis - Who is involved?
2. Process Modeling - What happens today?
3. Capability Mapping - What do we do?
4. Value Stream Mapping - How efficiently?
5. Journey Mapping - What's the experience?
6. Synthesis - Integrated findings

Workflow 5: Strategic Assessment

1. SWOT/PESTLE Analysis - Environmental scan
2. Benchmarking - Competitive position
3. Business Model Canvas - Current model
4. Capability Mapping - Internal strengths
5. Gap Analysis - Strategic gaps
6. Prioritization - Strategic initiatives

Workflow 6: Problem Investigation

1. Stakeholder Analysis - Who's affected?
2. Root Cause Analysis - What's causing it?
3. Risk Analysis - What's at risk?
4. Decision Analysis - What are options?
5. Prioritization - Which solution?
6. Estimation - Implementation effort

Workflow 7: New Project Planning

1. Stakeholder Analysis - Who's involved?
2. Risk Analysis - Project risks
3. Estimation - Effort and duration
4. Prioritization - Backlog ordering
5. Process Modeling - Key workflows
6. Data Modeling - Data structures

Workflow 8: Database/System Design

1. Process Modeling - Business workflows
2. Data Modeling - Entity relationships
3. Stakeholder Analysis - Data owners
4. Risk Analysis - Data risks
5. Capability Mapping - System capabilities

Orchestration Process

Step 1: Understand the Goal

Ask clarifying questions:

What decision needs to be made?
Who are the key stakeholders?
What's the time frame?
What data/access is available?

Step 2: Select Workflow

Based on the goal, select the appropriate workflow from above or design a custom sequence.

Step 3: Execute Techniques

For each technique in the workflow:

Load the appropriate skill
Gather required inputs
Execute the technique
Capture outputs

Step 4: Synthesize Findings

Combine outputs into integrated analysis:

Cross-reference stakeholders to capability owners
Link pain points to capabilities and processes
Align improvements across all techniques
Prioritize recommendations by impact and feasibility
Create unified roadmap

Parallel vs Sequential Execution

When to Parallelize

Execute techniques in parallel when:

No data dependencies between them
Different stakeholders/SMEs provide input
Time constraints require faster completion

When to Sequence

Execute techniques sequentially when:

Output of one feeds into another
Same stakeholders for both (avoids fatigue)
Earlier technique shapes scope of later one

Example Parallel Plan

Phase 1 (Parallel):

Stakeholder Analysis
Capability Mapping (discovery)

Phase 2 (Parallel, after Phase 1):

Value Stream Mapping (uses stakeholder context)
Journey Mapping (uses persona from stakeholder analysis)

Phase 3 (Sequential):

Synthesis and Integration

Output Package Structure

Integrated Analysis Package

## Integrated Business Analysis: [Initiative]

### Executive Summary
[Key findings and recommendations]

### Stakeholder Landscape
[From stakeholder-analysis skill]

### Capability Model
[From capability-mapping skill]

### Value Stream Analysis
[From value-stream-mapping skill]

### Customer Experience
[From journey-mapping skill]

### Integrated Findings
[Cross-cutting insights]

### Prioritized Roadmap
[Unified recommendations]

### Appendix: Detailed Outputs
[Full outputs from each technique]

Quality Checklist

Orchestrated packages must include:

Related Skills

stakeholder-analysis - Stakeholder identification and engagement
capability-mapping - Business capability modeling
value-stream-mapping - Lean value stream analysis
journey-mapping - Customer/user experience mapping
process-modeling - BPMN process documentation
data-modeling - Entity-relationship design
root-cause-analysis - Problem investigation
swot-pestle-analysis - Strategic environmental scan
business-model-canvas - Business model design
prioritization - MoSCoW, Kano, weighted scoring
risk-analysis - Risk identification and mitigation
decision-analysis - Decision support techniques
estimation - Effort and duration estimation
benchmarking - Competitive analysis

Version History

v1.0.0 (2026-01-10): Initial release - extracted from ba-orchestrator agent

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