Frequently Used Business Analysis Diagrams and How To Create Them

Two types of models used by business analysts

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Any model is a simplified visual representation of something.

In business analysis, models and diagrams are used to capture the understanding of business concepts or entities, how they behave and relate to one another.

When learning about different types of models, it is helpful to classify them as modelling either structure or behavior.

Modelling structure involves:

• Showing objects or concepts and relationships between them.
• Depicting parts of a whole and how these parts are connected.

Let’s review the most frequently used models in this category and more resources on how to create them.

Context model

You can model the context of a system, process, or entity. In these models, you show the context that the entity in the center interacts with. The interactions may involve an exchange of goods, services, funds, or information.