A system enhancement project has been initiated to address the concerns of an external group of stakeholders not included in the first release. What…

Engaging all stakeholders early in the requirements gathering phase is a good practice to ensure

stakeholder satisfaction with the enhancement. By involving the stakeholders in the elicitation

process, the business analyst can understand their needs, expectations, p

, and constraints.

By defining the acceptance criteria with the stakeholders, the business analyst can establish a clear

and measurable definition of what constitutes a successful solution. Engaging all stakeholders early

can also help to build trust, collaboration, and buy-in for the change. Requesting that the project

manager identify all affected project stakeholders is not sufficient to ensure stakeholder satisfaction,

as it does not involve direct communication with the stakeholders. Providing all signed-off project

documentation to the stakeholders for information purposes only is not effective, as it does not allow

for feedback or validation from the stakeholders. Soliciting feedback and adding requirements to the

project backlog is not advisable, as it can lead to scope creep, rework, and delays. Reference: PMI

Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)® Examination Content Outline1, page 11; Business

Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide2, page 66.