A business analyst (BA) is working on a stakeholder collaboration plan. The main goal is to select the approaches that work best to meet the needs of…

The timing and frequency of collaboration are aspects that should be taken into account when

working on a stakeholder collaboration plan. This is because the timing and frequency of

collaboration affect the availability, engagement, and satisfaction of the stakeholders, as well as the

quality and efficiency of the business analysis work. The BA should consider the stakeholder

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, expectations, and constraints, as well as the project schedule, scope, and complexity,

when determining the optimal timing and frequency of collaboration. The BA should also ensure that

the collaboration activities are aligned with the business analysis plan and the stakeholder

communication plan. Collaboration skills of BA, solution design, or business governance plan are not

the best options for the aspects that should be taken into account, because they are either irrelevant,

inaccurate, or not the root cause of the problem. Reference:

CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Chapter 4: Elicitation and

Collaboration, page 167

Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) Guide, Version 3, Chapter 4: Elicitation and

Collaboration, section 4.2: Conduct Elicitation, page 77

Business Analysis Professional Resources, IIBA Resource Collection, Business Analysis Body of

Knowledge (BABOK) Guide

CBAP / CCBA Certified Business Analysis Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Skillsoft Book, Chapter 4:

Elicitation and Collaboration, page 167