The second task described as part of the strategy analysis knowledge area is to define the future state of the organization or business area under consideration. This task is an important business analysis activity to support the business on its journey to define the future vision for the solution to the business needs. This task is about understanding what the desired outcomes or results we are expecting are by making the change when addressing the business need.
In this section, we cover those business analysis elements that help you formulate and analyze all the aspects of establishing a desired future state. Each of those elements needs careful consideration as part of defining the future state.
Let's start this discussion by understanding the purpose of defining the future state.