Analysebehov

Analysebehov is a concept used in business analysis and project management to describe the defined need for analysis in order to understand a problem, opportunity or objective and to determine what analyses are necessary to inform decision making. The term is commonly used in Swedish and Norwegian contexts and refers to planning the analytical work required to reach a clear, evidence-based solution.

The purpose of analysing behovet is to establish the scope, goals, information needs, stakeholders, data sources, and methods that will guide further work. A well-defined analysebehov clarifies what questions should be answered, what data is needed, and what success criteria will determine if the analysis has achieved its aims. The expected deliverable is typically an analysis plan or analysebehov document that guides subsequent activities.

The typical process includes identifying relevant stakeholders, articulating the problem or objective, describing the current state and desired future state, formulating concrete analysis questions, assessing feasibility, and prioritizing the analyses to conduct. Methods commonly used to address the analysebehov include interviews, workshops, process mapping, document analysis, benchmarking, data analysis, and root-cause analysis. The output includes scope, objectives, data requirements, chosen methods, responsibilities, timeline, and success criteria.

Applications span IT projects, process improvements, policy development, product design, and strategic initiatives. Benefits include clearer problem framing, aligned expectations, efficient resource use, and better decision support. Challenges can involve ambiguous problems, changing requirements, stakeholder disagreement, and limited data.