The Project Manager and the Business Analyst

There's a superb article on AllPM about the importance of understanding the separate, but related, roles of the project manager and the business analyst.

While it's true that project management has evolved to the point where a project manager must be more like a mini-CEO, with an understanding of marketing, finance, business process, etc. and the ability to speak the language of senior management, we should not confuse that with the need for a separate business analyst that has a deep understanding of the subject matter and requirements.

In my experience, it's foolish and counter-productive to expect the project manager to serve both roles on a large project, even if they are capable.

Here's a link to the article----well worth reading...

Why Does a Project Need a Project Manager and a Business Analyst by Barbara Carkenord :: ALLPM Project Management