Chapter 4 - Strategy Horizon

Question 1

Define Strategy Horizon.

Answer 1

Decisions are made based on organization’s business goals.

Focus on changes to customer expectations, changes to outside environment, changes within organizations, learning from the front line

Question 2

What are some questions that a BA would ask at the Strategy Horizon?

Answer 2

1. Is there a need to satisfy?
2. Is the need aligned with the organization’s strategic objective?
3. Is it worth satisfying the need?
4. Do we believe we have the right team to provide a good enough solution?
5. Are we able to measure the success of the initiative?

Question 3

What principles of Agile Analysis are seen in the Strategy Horizon?

Answer 3

1. See the whole - holistic view to make decisions
2. Stimulate collaboration and continuous improvement - when decisions are made based on information from cross-functional teams
3. Avoid waste - decisions are made by feedback and not opinions

Question 4

What is the timeframe for the Strategy Horizon?

Answer 4

1-3 months?