ba
Business analysis methodologies, requirements engineering, RACI matrices, user stories for Pulse Radar.
When & Why to Use This Skill
This Claude skill is a comprehensive Business Analysis (BA) toolkit designed to streamline requirements engineering and product development. It provides a structured framework for transforming raw project data into actionable insights using industry-standard methodologies such as RACI matrices, MoSCoW prioritization, and INVEST-compliant user stories. Ideal for product managers and analysts, it ensures high-quality documentation, clear stakeholder accountability, and rigorous risk management for complex AI-driven projects.
Use Cases
- Requirement Elicitation: Transforming high-level project goals into structured Vision & Scope documents and detailed functional requirements.
- Stakeholder Management: Utilizing RACI matrices to define clear roles (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) and ensure project accountability.
- Agile Backlog Development: Drafting high-quality User Stories with precise Acceptance Criteria (Gherkin style) to guide development teams.
- Feature Prioritization: Applying the MoSCoW method (Must, Should, Could, Won't) to manage project scope and release planning effectively.
- Risk Assessment: Identifying potential project risks and maintaining a Risk Register with probability, impact scoring, and mitigation strategies.
- Knowledge Structuring: Building a standardized project glossary and use case scenarios to align technical teams and business stakeholders.
| name | ba |
|---|---|
| description | Business analysis methodologies, requirements engineering, RACI matrices, user stories for Pulse Radar. |
Business Analysis Skill
Project Context
Pulse Radar — AI-система збору знань з комунікаційних каналів.
- Core Flow: Telegram → Ingest → AI-extraction → Atom → Topic → Dashboard
- Problem: 100+ msg/day, 80% noise → structured knowledge
- Status: MVP Verified (13/33 features)
Key Resources
docs/ba-course/ # BA methodology course (15 lessons)
├── 01-введение.md
├── 02-стейкхолдеры.md # Stakeholder Analysis, RACI
├── 03-требования.md # Requirements elicitation
├── 05-артефакты-ба-часть-1.md # Vision & Scope, Glossary
├── 08-артефакты-ба-часть-2.md # User Stories, Use Cases
└── 11-риски-и-изменения-требований.md # Risk Management
docs/ba/ # Product artifacts (build here)
├── 01-vision-scope.md
├── 02-glossary.md
└── 04-requirements/
.artifacts/ba-work/ # Work tracking
├── PROGRESS.md # Artifact status
├── DECISIONS.md # Product decisions
└── QUESTIONS.md # Open questions
Frameworks
RACI Matrix
R - Responsible (does the work)
A - Accountable (final authority, ONE per activity)
C - Consulted (input before)
I - Informed (notified after)
MoSCoW Prioritization
- Must: Critical for release
- Should: Important but not critical
- Could: Nice to have
- Won't: Explicitly out of scope
INVEST User Stories
- Independent
- Negotiable
- Valuable
- Estimable
- Small
- Testable
Templates
User Story
## US-XXX: [Title]
**As a** [role]
**I want** [feature]
**So that** [benefit]
### Acceptance Criteria:
1. Given [context], When [action], Then [result]
Use Case
## UC-XXX: [Title]
**Actors:** [who]
**Preconditions:** [what must be true]
**Trigger:** [what starts it]
### Main Success Scenario:
1. [Step]
### Extensions:
- 2a. [Alternative]
**Postconditions:** [result]
Risk Register
| ID | Risk | Probability | Impact | Score | Mitigation |
|----|------|-------------|--------|-------|------------|
| R01 | [risk] | L/M/H | L/M/H | 1-9 | [action] |
Domain Terms (Pulse Radar)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | Knowledge unit (TASK, IDEA, DECISION, PROBLEM, QUESTION, INSIGHT) |
| Signal | Message with importance_score > 0.65 |
| Noise | Message with importance_score < 0.25 |
| Topic | Container for organizing Atoms |
| Analysis Run | AI extraction execution (7 states) |
Verification
Before completing analysis:
- All requirements testable
- Exactly one A per RACI row
- At least 3 risks identified
- Edge cases have recommendations
- Questions logged in QUESTIONS.md
References
- @references/raci-examples.md — RACI matrix examples
- @references/edge-case-patterns.md — Common edge cases
- @references/stakeholder-templates.md — Stakeholder analysis templates