The business analyst (BA) is not having great success scheduling stakeholder meetings. Stakeholders say they are too busy or there are higher…

Stakeholder availability, attitude, and willingness to engage are critical factors for the success of any

business analysis effort, as they affect the quality, validity, and acceptance of the requirements and

the solution. If the stakeholders are not available or willing to participate in the elicitation, validation,

and verification activities, the BA may face difficulties in obtaining, confirming, and managing the

requirements, and in ensuring that they meet the stakeholder needs and expectations. Moreover, if

the stakeholders are not engaged or supportive of the change initiative, they may delay or reject the

approval of the requirements or the solution, which can impact the timeliness of project delivery as

well as the realization of the business value. Therefore, the BA should try to schedule stakeholder

meetings as early and as frequently as possible, and use various techniques to communicate and

collaborate with the stakeholders effectively. The other options are not the best answers, as they are

not directly influenced by the stakeholder availability, attitude, and willingness to engage, but rather

by other factors, such as the testing strategy, the governance approach, the reuse strategy, or the risk

management process. Reference: Golden Rules of Stakeholder Engagement in Business

Analysis, Engaging Stakeholders in Elicitation and Collaboration, CBAP / CCBA Certified Business

Analysis Study Guide, 2nd Edition, [BABOK Guide]