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What problems did you run into while gathering requirements?

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Last Update: July 13, 2008 Asked by: SonaliB

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Submitted by: srikanthpullikanti

There could be a lot of problems while gathering requirements these are some up to my knowledge
1) Contradiction ( As different S/H or different ideas from same s/H)
2)Communication.
3) Undocumented process
4) Lack of access to en users
5) Instability and end users]
6) Abunance of choice to s/H or end users
7)s?H design
8) Bad requirements

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December 05, 2006 10:18:14

Freejesh

RE: What problems did you run into while gathering req...

Problems faced while gathering Customer Requirements.

Communication problem.

Inconsistent or contradictory statements which leads to delay.

Difference in Industry Knowledge.

Note: Above mentioned factors can be controled if same process is followed by the vendor as well as the Client.

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December 06, 2006 09:00:33

SonaliB

Member Since: November 2006 Contribution: 5

RE: What problems did you run into while gathering req...

hi Freejesh.. thanx 4 ans...I am a fresher passed out in 2005. And looking for a job in BA side....I have one more ques...

-- > Business processes and finance operating model within the Domestic arena...means wht..?

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May 21, 2007 19:48:38

Naz

RE: What problems did you run into while gathering req...

1- lack of consolidated business decision for To Be business processes.
2- This can be controlled by defining roles and responsibilities of project team members and proper communications.

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July 27, 2007 10:59:08

Pashu Pati Nath Pandey

RE: What problems did you run into while gathering req...

The problem are;

@ Absence of System thinking
@ Proper method of gather of data or observation
@ proper reflection of situation
@ Proper interpretaion of the data gathere

Any how care should be taken to check that any factor other factor under normal circumstances are not present.

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August 30, 2007 14:35:02

andar777

Member Since: August 2007 Contribution: 2

RE: What problems did you run into while gathering req...

Helping users to explain their requirements.

First and for most you must understand that for the most part users do not understand what is happening behind the forms they are inputting data into. A Business Analyst needs to be able to view the system through the eyes of a user and though the eyes of the developer. Then negotiate a compromise that will meet the user’s needs and also maintain system integrity.

You have to peel back the onion with the users by asking leading questions such as If you select this value from the list box what would you like to see happen on the screen.

If you forget about the code and focus on the behavior of the form you'll get a lot further with users. In addition users tend to get there backs up when they are approached by someone from IT because they tend not to feel that the IT rep understands what they are saying and they get very frustrated. If they are frustrated then gathering solid requirements goes out the door.

I was a user before I became a BA and I'm proud of it. :-)

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November 12, 2007 09:44:56

achchu21

Member Since: November 2007 Contribution: 1

RE: What problems did you run into while gathering req...

Hi. Im working in a BPO. Aspiring to become a business analyst. Please guide me on how to and what to prepare on to face interviews. Do I have to go thru any training on this in order to apply for this opening??

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May 16, 2008 10:36:06

srikanthpullikanti

Member Since: May 2008 Contribution: 11

RE: What problems did you run into while gathering requirements?

There could be a lot of problems while gathering requirements these are some up to my knowledge
1) Contradiction ( As different S/H or different ideas from same s/H)
2)Communication.
3) Undocumented process
4) Lack of access to en users
5) Instability and end users]
6) Abunance of choice to s/H or end users
7)s?H design
8) Bad requirements

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July 13, 2008 12:03:24

GBBASY

Member Since: July 2008 Contribution: 1

RE: What problems did you run into while gathering requirements?

1.Dependencies on thrid party interface
2.Analyzing all possible secenarios
3.Impact on current system behaviour

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