During which phase do stakeholders’ needs and problems get prioritized?

The prioritization of stakeholders' needs and problems typically occurs during the Analysis Phase. In this phase, business analysts gather detailed requirements and engage with stakeholders to understand their needs, challenges, and the impact of those issues on the organization. It is crucial to sort and prioritize these needs to ensure that the most critical issues are addressed first, which can involve examining factors like business value, risk, and feasibility.

This prioritization is essential because it helps the team to focus on delivering solutions that bring the most value to the stakeholders and the organization. By aligning the analysis with the stakeholders’ priorities, the business analyst sets the foundation for effective decision-making and resource allocation in subsequent phases.

During the Planning Phase, the focus is more on defining the overall scope of the project and preparing for how to gather requirements rather than prioritizing specific needs. The Design Phase involves creating solutions based on the requirements gathered but does not typically address prioritization. In the Evaluation Phase, the effectiveness of the implemented solutions is assessed, rather than prioritizing needs.