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The Analysis Framework Worksheet
The Analysis Framework Worksheet is used to plan and document the "analysis process" for any project, problem, product review, or strategic planning activity.
Instructions
- Assign a preparation date to the Analysis Framework.
- Document planned analysis goals and objectives. (1.0)
- Document planned analysis scope, including notable scope exclusions. (2.0)
- Specify the process start and end dates (to set a process deadline). (3.0)
- Document the planned tasks, roles and responsibilities required to execute the analysis process. (4.0)
- Document the established "success criteria" for this analysis process. (5.0)
- Enter "preparers" name.
- Submit for approval "signature".
Learn More about Analysis
Moving Beyond Analysis Paralysis: When every project, plan, decision, and solution depends upon the meaningful analysis of goals, requirements, alternatives and consequences, can there ever be too much analysis? Can there ever be too much input? Can reasonable deadlines be set when new information is always waiting around the corner? The answer to these questions is a resounding yes! It has to be.
Once "analysis" crosses the cost/benefit line, it becomes counter-productive, impeding forward movement and tangible progress. In common terms, this is known as "analysis paralysis". Analysis has a simple goal: to reach the best conclusion possible, based on reasonable, verified information and informed consensus. How can this be achieved without excess?
The first step towards avoiding, or at least minimizing, analysis paralysis is to define appropriate process limits and expectations. This can be achieved through the creation of an analysis framework.
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