Demand for increased business analyst involvement throughout the system development life cycle has fueled the recognition and growth of the business analysis profession.  As a result you may be considering how to formalize your business analysis practice.  To determine if a Business Analysis Center of Excellence (BACoE) is right for your organization, start with a discovery and planning effort focused on understanding your current situation. We find that discovery and planning is well worth the investment as it provides a clear picture of the organization’s business analysis maturity and the effort it will take to reach a higher level. At Doreen Evans Associates, we help organizations establish, institutionalize and maintain best-in-class business analysis competency. Click here to download a practical approach to determine the need for a BACoE in your organization.