A stakeholder has requested an extremely detailed resolution to an issue during current state analysis that may consume about 20% of the estimated project effort. How should the business analyst (BA) handle the situation?
A.
Ask the project sponsor for additional funding
B.
Escalate the request to the project manager for reevaluation of the plan
C.
Spend the required effort to develop the detail
D.
Explain that the degree of effort may not be necessary at this stage
In this situation, the business analyst (BA) should explain that the degree of effort may not be necessary at this stage. During current state analysis, it is essential to ensure that the focus remains on high-priority issues that align with project goals and deliver value. According to BABOK Section 6.1: Analyze Current State, the BA should aim to identify key areas that significantly impact the business need without expending excessive effort on minor details that might not be critical to achieving project objectives.
By communicating this to the stakeholder, the BA can help manage expectations and redirect the focus to more pressing matters, ensuring that project resources are used efficiently. If necessary, the BA can suggest a phased approach where further details are developed later, if they prove essential to the solution.
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