Streamlined System Requirements and Enterprise-Level Documentation
Develop the Product End Users Want
Users often have difficulty describing the system they want. A Systems Analyst needs to ask the right questions, understand the user's needs, and distill that information concisely to the project team.
Deliver Relevant Documentation to the Project Team
Many Systems Analysts are great at churning out a high volume of documentation, but how much is relevant or usable? The key to great documentation is to consider (a) the audience, (b) the information they need, and (c) the best format to present it. Developers want specific details presented as logical diagrams rather than rambling paragraphs of explanation. End users want explicit graphic mockups, presented as storyboards rather than wordy descriptions, that allow them to understand and navigate the system. Project Managers want clear goals, sign-offs, and a roadmap to follow. Know your audience and deliver the documentation accordingly.
Streamline, Streamline, Streamline
There is a smooth line that flows between an elegant end-user experience and an efficient development process. In the system you deliver, every screen, entry field, and mouse click matters. Users expect a system that anticipates their needs and streamlines their workflow, giving them the appropriate level of information at all times. Similarly, the development process should be streamlined and efficient. With thoughtful planning, organization, and modular requirements, it’s possible to exercise precise control of information with fewer documents, fewer ambiguities, and fewer redundancies. A complex enterprise-level system should not be burdened by cumbersome documentation.