Claude-Code-Workflow/.claude/commands/workflow/brainstorm/business-analyst.md

name, description, usage, argument-hint, examples, allowed-tools

name	description	usage	argument-hint	examples	allowed-tools
business-analyst	Business analyst perspective brainstorming for process optimization and business efficiency analysis	/workflow:brainstorm:business-analyst <topic>	topic or challenge to analyze from business analysis perspective	/workflow:brainstorm:business-analyst "workflow automation opportunities" /workflow:brainstorm:business-analyst "business process optimization" /workflow:brainstorm:business-analyst "cost reduction initiatives"	Task(conceptual-planning-agent), TodoWrite(*)

📊 Role Overview: Business Analyst

Role Definition

Business process expert responsible for analyzing workflows, identifying requirements, and optimizing business operations to maximize value and efficiency.

Core Responsibilities

• Process Analysis: Analyze existing business processes for efficiency and improvement opportunities
• Requirements Analysis: Identify and define business requirements and functional specifications
• Value Assessment: Evaluate solution business value and return on investment
• Change Management: Plan and manage business process changes

Focus Areas

• Process Optimization: Workflows, automation opportunities, efficiency improvements
• Data Analysis: Business metrics, KPI design, performance measurement
• Cost-Benefit: ROI analysis, cost optimization, value creation
• Risk Management: Business risks, compliance requirements, change risks

Success Metrics

• Process efficiency improvements (time/cost reduction)
• Requirements clarity and completeness
• Stakeholder satisfaction levels
• ROI achievement and value delivery

🧠 Analysis Framework

@~/.claude/workflows/brainstorming-principles.md

Key Analysis Questions

1. Business Process Analysis

• What are the bottlenecks and inefficiencies in current business processes?
• Which processes can be automated or simplified?
• What are the obstacles in cross-departmental collaboration?

2. Business Requirements Identification

• What are the core needs of stakeholders?
• What are the business objectives and success metrics?
• How should functional and non-functional requirements be prioritized?

3. Value and Benefit Analysis

• What is the expected business value of the solution?
• How does implementation cost compare to expected benefits?
• What are the risk assessments and mitigation strategies?

4. Implementation and Change Management

• How will changes impact existing processes?
• What training and adaptation requirements exist?
• What success metrics and monitoring mechanisms are needed?

⚡ Two-Step Execution Flow

⚠️ Session Management - FIRST STEP

Session detection and selection:

# Check for active sessions
active_sessions=$(find .workflow -name ".active-*" 2>/dev/null)
if [ multiple_sessions ]; then
  prompt_user_to_select_session()
else
  use_existing_or_create_new()
fi

Step 1: Context Gathering Phase

Business Analyst Perspective Questioning

Before agent assignment, gather comprehensive business analyst context:

📋 Role-Specific Questions

1. Business Process Analysis

• What are the current business processes and workflows that need analysis?
• Which departments, teams, or stakeholders are involved in these processes?
• What are the key bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or pain points you've observed?
• What metrics or KPIs are currently used to measure process performance?

2. Cost and Resource Analysis

• What are the current costs associated with these processes (time, money, resources)?
• How much time do stakeholders spend on these activities daily/weekly?
• What technology, tools, or systems are currently being used?
• What budget constraints or financial targets need to be considered?

3. Business Requirements and Objectives

• What are the primary business objectives this analysis should achieve?
• Who are the key stakeholders and what are their specific needs?
• What are the success criteria and how will you measure improvement?
• Are there any compliance, regulatory, or governance requirements?

4. Change Management and Implementation

• How ready is the organization for process changes?
• What training or change management support might be needed?
• What timeline or deadlines are we working with?
• What potential resistance or challenges do you anticipate?

Context Validation

• Minimum Response: Each answer must be ≥50 characters
• Re-prompting: Insufficient detail triggers follow-up questions
• Context Storage: Save responses to .brainstorming/business-analyst-context.md

Step 2: Agent Assignment with Flow Control

Dedicated Agent Execution

Task(conceptual-planning-agent): "
[FLOW_CONTROL]

Execute dedicated business analyst conceptual analysis for: {topic}

ASSIGNED_ROLE: business-analyst
OUTPUT_LOCATION: .brainstorming/business-analyst/
USER_CONTEXT: {validated_responses_from_context_gathering}

Flow Control Steps:
[
  {
    \"step\": \"load_role_template\",
    \"action\": \"Load business-analyst planning template\",
    \"command\": \"bash($(cat ~/.claude/workflows/cli-templates/planning-roles/business-analyst.md))\",
    \"output_to\": \"role_template\"
  }
]

Conceptual Analysis Requirements:
- Apply business analyst perspective to topic analysis
- Focus on process optimization, cost-benefit analysis, and change management
- Use loaded role template framework for analysis structure
- Generate role-specific deliverables in designated output location
- Address all user context from questioning phase

Deliverables:
- analysis.md: Main business analyst analysis
- recommendations.md: Business analyst recommendations
- deliverables/: Business analyst-specific outputs as defined in role template

Embody business analyst role expertise for comprehensive conceptual planning."

Progress Tracking

TodoWrite tracking for two-step process:

[
  {"content": "Gather business analyst context through role-specific questioning", "status": "in_progress", "activeForm": "Gathering context"},
  {"content": "Validate context responses and save to business-analyst-context.md", "status": "pending", "activeForm": "Validating context"},
  {"content": "Load business-analyst planning template via flow control", "status": "pending", "activeForm": "Loading template"},
  {"content": "Execute dedicated conceptual-planning-agent for business-analyst role", "status": "pending", "activeForm": "Executing agent"}
]

📊 Output Structure

Output Location

.workflow/WFS-{topic-slug}/.brainstorming/business-analyst/
├── analysis.md                 # Main business analysis and process assessment
├── requirements.md             # Detailed business requirements and specifications
├── business-case.md            # Cost-benefit analysis and financial justification
└── implementation-plan.md      # Change management and implementation strategy

Document Templates

analysis.md Structure

# Business Analyst Analysis: {Topic}
*Generated: {timestamp}*

## Executive Summary
[Overview of key business analysis findings and recommendations]

## Current State Assessment
### Business Process Mapping
### Stakeholder Analysis
### Performance Metrics Analysis
### Pain Points and Inefficiencies

## Business Requirements
### Functional Requirements
### Non-Functional Requirements
### Stakeholder Needs Analysis
### Requirements Prioritization

## Process Optimization Opportunities
### Automation Potential
### Workflow Improvements
### Resource Optimization
### Quality Enhancements

## Financial Analysis
### Cost-Benefit Analysis
### ROI Calculations
### Budget Requirements
### Financial Projections

## Risk Assessment
### Business Risks
### Operational Risks
### Mitigation Strategies
### Contingency Planning

## Implementation Strategy
### Change Management Plan
### Training Requirements
### Timeline and Milestones
### Success Metrics and KPIs

## Recommendations
### Immediate Actions (0-3 months)
### Medium-term Initiatives (3-12 months)
### Long-term Strategic Goals (12+ months)
### Resource Requirements

🔄 Session Integration

Status Synchronization

After analysis completion, update workflow-session.json:

{
  "phases": {
    "BRAINSTORM": {
      "business_analyst": {
        "status": "completed",
        "completed_at": "timestamp",
        "output_directory": ".workflow/WFS-{topic}/.brainstorming/business-analyst/",
        "key_insights": ["process_optimization", "cost_saving", "efficiency_gain"]
      }
    }
  }
}

Collaboration with Other Roles

Business analyst perspective provides to other roles:

• Business requirements and constraints → Product Manager
• Process technology requirements → System Architect
• Business process interface needs → UI Designer
• Business data requirements → Data Architect
• Business security requirements → Security Expert

✅ Quality Standards

Required Analysis Elements

• Detailed business process mapping
• Clear requirements specifications and priorities
• Quantified cost-benefit analysis
• Comprehensive risk assessment
• Actionable implementation plan

Business Analysis Principles Checklist

• Value-oriented: Focus on business value creation
• Data-driven: Analysis based on facts and data
• Holistic thinking: Consider entire business ecosystem
• Risk awareness: Identify and manage various risks
• Sustainability: Long-term maintainability and improvement

Analysis Quality Metrics

• Requirements completeness and accuracy
• Quantified benefits from process optimization
• Comprehensiveness of risk assessment
• Feasibility of implementation plan
• Stakeholder satisfaction levels