Analysefasen

The analysefasen (analysis phase) is a stage in project management and systems development where the problem and goals are clarified, stakeholders are engaged, and requirements are gathered and analyzed. It follows the initiation of a project and precedes the design phase.

Core activities include defining the problem or opportunity, conducting stakeholder analysis, mapping the current (as-is) business processes, collecting data, eliciting functional and non-functional requirements, performing gap analysis, and assessing feasibility and risk. A traceability plan is often created to link requirements to objectives.

Key outputs are a business requirements document or requirements specification, functional and non-functional requirements, process models (as-is and to-be), data models, use cases or user stories, acceptance criteria, and a traceability matrix.

Methods and tools used in the analysefasen include interviews, workshops, surveys, observation, and document analysis, along with modeling approaches such as BPMN for processes and UML or ER diagrams for data. In agile approaches, analysis is continued through backlog refinement and iterative validation.

The analysefasen provides the foundation for design and implementation by ensuring problem understanding and stakeholder alignment. Common challenges include scope creep and incomplete requirements; mitigations include clear governance, ongoing validation, and maintaining traceability between requirements, tests, and deliverables.