Business Cases, Options and ScopeResource

Scope Modelling

Representing the boundary of a business area.

Scope modelling visually represents the boundary of a business area, service or system and its external interactions. It clarifies included capabilities, stakeholders, interfaces, information flows and dependencies.

How to use this tool

  1. Define purpose and scope

    Define the model’s purpose, scope and audience.

  2. Identify the boundary elements

    Identify the elements inside and outside the boundary.

  3. Add key interactions

    Add significant interactions and dependencies.

  4. Review with stakeholders

    Review the model with stakeholders and correct omissions.

References & further reading

International Institute of Business Analysis (2015). A Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide), Version 3. IIBA.