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 *[[Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)]]: Explaining the process of planning, creating, testing, and deploying an information system. In software development, Impact Analysis is used to understand how changes in code or features could affect the existing system.
 *[[Project Management]]: Discussing the discipline of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing the work of a team to achieve specific goals. Impact Analysis helps project managers understand the effects of potential project changes.
-*[[Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)]]: Covering the process used to evaluate the environmental effects of a proposed project or development, including implications for human health and the natural environment.
+*[[Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA):]]: Covering the process used to evaluate the environmental effects of a proposed project or development, including implications for human health and the natural environment.
 *[[Quality Assurance (QA)]]: Discussing the way of preventing mistakes and defects in manufactured products and avoiding problems when delivering solutions or services to customers. Impact Analysis is vital in QA to assess how changes might affect product quality.
 *[[Business Process Reengineering (BPR)]]: Explaining the practice of rethinking and redesigning the way work is done to better support an organization's mission and reduce costs. Impact Analysis assesses how proposed changes might affect business processes.

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 == See Also ==
 *[[Business Impact Analysis (BIA)]]
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 '''Impact Analysis''' is a process that is used to assess the impact of changes on the performance of a system. It is done to identify any potential impacts on employees, customers, and other stakeholders, as well as to develop plans to mitigate any negative impacts. Impact Analysis involves conducting a thorough analysis of all stakeholder groups and documenting the results. Best practices for Impact Analysis include considering all stakeholder groups impacted by proposed changes and creating plans for mitigating any negative effects.
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 *[[Impact Mapping]]
 *[[Impact Sourcing]]

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		+	== What are the Types of Impact Analysis? ==
		+	#Social Impact Analysis: Social Impact Analysis is the process of assessing the potential social, environmental and economic (SEED) impacts of a proposed action or policy. This process involves assessing and evaluating the impact, as well as developing alternatives. It also requires taking into account power dynamics and relevant laws in a given area, as well as community resources that may be affected. A detailed report on alternative solutions is necessary to receive final approval for an event, along with an analysis to screen and determine which developments require full or partial impact assessments. This helps organizations identify any risks or benefits associated with potential impacts in order to monitor them appropriately.
		+	#Business Impact Analysis: A Business Impact Analysis (BIA) is a process that assesses the potential impacts of disruption to critical business operations. The goal of a BIA is to create recovery objectives and prioritize functions in the event of an unforeseen disaster. By analyzing how individual processes are related, businesses can gain a better understanding of their own continuity plans and which functions are most important for continued operation. A BIA is often the first step in developing a comprehensive business continuity plan, as it helps organizations identify and analyze potential areas where they may be vulnerable in case something goes wrong.
		+	#Economic Impact Analysis: Economic impact analysis is a tool that can be used to assess the economic consequences of proposed changes in government policy or projects. It looks into three types of impacts - direct, indirect, and induced - and uses proprietary or third-party models to analyze them accurately. Simulation modeling and discrete choice modeling are two popular methodologies used in economic impact analysis, while tools like CTAM can help forecast GHG emissions at a regional level. GTAP is another commodity and sectoral CGE model that can be employed to examine trade policy scenarios. Businesses can leverage these tools as part of their business impact analysis strategy to make more informed decisions that maximize profitability while being transparent about the results they obtain from their models.
		+	#Human Impact Analysis: Human Impact Analysis is a process used to assess the consequences of specific decisions on the health and welfare of people. It involves identifying relevant impacts, assessing their extent, evaluating mitigation efforts, and producing reports detailing alternative solutions if needed. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report is then presented to authorities for evaluation in order to determine whether or not the project can proceed with tentative approval. The use of impact analysis software facilitates screening for potential impacts and provides comprehensive insights into these issues. By following best practices such as consulting experts, using data-driven decisions, and considering alternatives prior to implementation, organizations can effectively manage Human Impact Analysis processes in order to ensure that projects meet all regulatory requirements.
		+	#Environmental Impact Analysis: Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA) is a process of assessing the potential environmental and social impacts of proposed developments, events, policy changes, or projects. The objectives of EIA are to minimize negative impacts on the environment, predict consequences accurately, identify relevant risks and benefits associated with the development or event in question, assess the appropriateness of any potential impact on local ecology, and adhere to international law. By using impact analysis software to screen developments or events before carrying out an EIA assessment, organizations can determine which ones will require an actual assessment. If the EIS and EIA make a good case for approval then tentative approval may be granted following an evaluation of their findings; however ongoing monitoring should still take place throughout its implementation in order to ensure that predicted impacts are kept within manageable levels.
		+	#Corporate Social Responsibility Impact Analysis: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) impact analysis is an important tool for organizations to understand the effect of their decisions on local communities. By assessing the potential effects of business operations, companies can make sure they are abiding by applicable laws and regulations while creating positive change in the communities they operate in. A thorough CSR impact assessment takes into account power dynamics and community resources, as well as how proposed events or changes will affect individuals, families, and regional structures. Through this analysis companies can identify potential negative impacts of their practices and determine strategies for positive social change.
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		+	== What are some methods for conducting an Impact Analysis? ==
		+	*Conduct a social impact assessment: A social impact assessment is a tool used to identify the potential impacts of proposed policies and projects on communities. It assesses the regional and local effects of the event, including population demographics, community resources, and current structures. This helps organizations understand how their proposed changes will affect people living in the area by taking into account power dynamics and social implications of any changes that are being made. Additionally, it helps organizations evaluate the risks and benefits of potential impacts so they can take appropriate action before making a decision about whether or not to go ahead with an event. Finally, this assessment also allows organizations to monitor predictions made about their proposals in order to control and mitigate any negative effects on society that may arise as a result.
		+	*Gather information and resources: Gathering information and resources when conducting an Impact Analysis is important in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the potential impacts associated with the processes, resources, and timeline associated with restoring disrupted business processes. Gathering this information allows for an accurate timeline and budget to be created that will help minimize losses should a disaster occur. Additionally, having access to detailed data ensures that informed decisions can be made that will have the greatest impact.
		+	*Perform a business impact assessment: A business impact assessment is an important process for organizations to evaluate the potential impacts of proposed changes. Through a BIA, stakeholders can brainstorm possible consequences and develop an analysis model that visualizes the benefits and risks associated with the change. The ultimate goal is to make adjustments to mitigate potential risks before implementation, as well as monitor performance during and after implementation. In doing so, companies are more likely to experience improved productivity, cost reduction, quality improvement, and more.
		+	*Analyze economic impact: It is important to analyze the economic impact of a proposed change in order to ensure that it is beneficial for all parties involved. By understanding the financial and logistical implications, a business can make better decisions that are more likely to lead to increased profitability. The impact analysis helps businesses understand the potential impacts of their decisions and strategies, enabling them to make changes that are more economically sound. Impact analysis also provides data that can be stored for future use, making it an efficient and effective tool for businesses looking to stay competitive in today's market.
		+	*Evaluate human impact: It is important to evaluate the human impact when conducting an Impact Analysis in order to understand the potential effects of decisions on the health and welfare of those affected. Taking into account population characteristics, community structures, resources, and changes in the area can provide valuable insight into how decisions may affect individuals, families, and society as a whole. This information can then be used to make informed business decisions that take into account any potential negative impacts on people's lives.
		+	*Assess environmental impact: It is important to assess environmental impact when conducting an Impact Analysis because it allows for the prediction of the possible physical and social repercussions of a proposed development or project on the environment. Furthermore, assessing environmental impact can help reduce implementation costs, while also ensuring that local, regional, and international laws are adhered to. Finally, impact evaluation and analysis tools and techniques can be used to formulate an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in order to ensure that potential impacts are identified accurately.
		+	*Assess corporate social responsibility impact: It is important to assess the impact of corporate social responsibility in order to understand the potential positive and negative impacts of proposed changes on regional and local institutional structures, local population characteristics, and community resources. The assessment can help organizations identify current community structures and resources, ensure that political authority is taken into account, improve employee productivity and customer service quality, encourage more socially conscious decision-making processes, provide insight into legal obligations associated with proposed changes, strengthen the organization's vision for growth partnerships/networks. Ultimately, assessing the impact of corporate social responsibility allows organizations to engage with their stakeholders in a participatory way that can lead to positive outcomes.
		+	*Analyze change impact: Conducting an Impact Analysis is important for organizations because it helps identify potential risks and consequences associated with a proposed change. It also helps to ensure that the proposed change will be beneficial in terms of costs, benefits, penalties, resources, and other project requirements. Impact Analysis helps teams respond accurately to changes and is essential when dealing with projects with a high risk of affecting safety or quality. Analyzing the impact of changes prior to implementation enables organizations to make wise investments in their limited resources, improving their chances for success.
		+	*Review and analyze information to determine parameters: The importance of conducting an Impact Analysis is to identify the effects of proposed changes on a company's financial and non-financial aspects. This process helps determine the most critical data points to be collected and rank them for further evaluation. Through this detailed analysis, organizations can gain insights into their operations and determine a time frame for when business functions are back up and running at optimal levels. Automating this process whenever possible makes it easier to assess the potential impacts quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
		+	*Report findings: Methods for conducting an impact analysis include gathering data from internal stakeholders, interviewing business owners and subject matter experts, using surveys and questionnaires to determine the areas of greatest disruption risk, and conducting a strengths/weaknesses/opportunities/threats (SWOT) analysis to assess the current state of the organization. Additionally, impact analyses can involve assessing financial impacts such as lost revenue or increased costs due to a disruption. During the analysis process, it is important to consider various scenarios that could affect business operations.
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		+	== What are the best practices for conducting an Impact Analysis? ==
		+	*Prepare with a team: It is important to have a team when conducting an Impact Analysis because having more than one person brings different perspectives and ideas to the process. A team can also help to consult with other stakeholders about the proposed change, identify any possible negative impacts of the changes, and conduct more thorough regression testing. Having a team for Impact Analysis provides more insight into how these changes may impact the application and its users.
		+	*Collect information: It is important to collect information when conducting an Impact Analysis in order to accurately assess the costs and benefits of a proposed change. Having a comprehensive overview of the process and its effects on other departments, employees, stakeholders, and the entire project can help identify any potential issues that may arise from making changes. Additionally, this data can be used to create estimates on projected timeframes for implementation as well as estimated financial impact.
		+	*Review the information: It is important to review the information before conducting an Impact Analysis in order to identify which processes are most important to the success of a business. This allows for a prioritized list of processes and recovery sequences, which can be reviewed with stakeholders involved in information collection. This ensures that all critical processes are accounted for and that the analysis is accurate and unbiased. Additionally, department heads, upper management, and compliance, financial, and IT leaders can help understand the impacts of each process being down.
		+	*Analyze the information: The goal of conducting an impact analysis is to determine the financial and non-financial impacts of proposed changes, prioritize which functions to maintain, and determine when they can be recovered in order to assess whether changes will improve business operations.
		+	*Make recommendations: Best practices for conducting an Impact Analysis include documenting all pertinent information gathered during interviews and meetings, updating the analysis as necessary to reflect changes in the business, and ensuring that each department-level report contains accurate data. Additionally, once a documented Impact Analysis is completed after each department-level meeting, it should be reviewed and approved by all meeting participants. Finally, it is important to remember that when conducting an Impact Analysis it is essential to consider any potential changes that could result from implementing recommendations in order to establish organization-wide business continuity requirements.
		+	*Report your findings: Reporting the findings after conducting an Impact Analysis is important in order to make informed decisions about how to address the identified issues. By making these recommendations, companies can ensure that they are adequately prepared for any potential disruption and minimize financial losses. Additionally, reporting the findings allows decision-makers to prioritize recovery strategies and determine an RTO and RPO for the most vital business processes.
		+	*Implement changes: Conducting an Impact Analysis before implementing a change is important in order to ensure that the proposed changes will have the desired impacts and avoid potential problems. Impact analysis provides important insight into how the proposed change can affect business strategy, sales and marketing goals, and internal business processes, as well as how it could lead to unplanned disruptions. Having a thorough understanding of all possible outcomes helps organizations decide whether or not to proceed with a particular change and it also allows them to develop contingency plans in case any issues arise after implementation.
		+	*Document and approve each department-level BIA report: It is important to document and approve each department-level BIA report in order to provide clarity on response and recovery strategies and spending. This ensures that all stakeholders are aware of the expected plans, resources needed, risks identified, and any other relevant information that will affect the continuity of operations in the event of a disruption. Documenting each departmental meeting's findings, it allows for an overall understanding of organizational resilience throughout all areas of the business. Approval by leadership further strengthens this understanding as well as provides clear direction on what actions need to be taken for effective recovery.
		+	*Complete a BIA and Risk Assessment Summary: Completing a BIA and Risk Assessment summary is important in order to provide management with an overview of the key activities, resource requirements, and risks identified during department-level meetings. The report can also be used as an opportunity to make risk treatment-related recommendations related to key risks that were identified. Additionally, the final step of presenting the report to leadership (typically, the Business Continuity Steering Committee) enables a better understanding of potential threats and core failure modes. Ultimately, completing a BIA and Risk Assessment helps identify potential disruptions more effectively and therefore allows for greater resilience in businesses.
		+	*Implement BIA recommendations: It is important to implement BIA recommendations in order to improve processes and operations, identify and address problems early, and save time and money. Doing so can help businesses become more resilient, which can lead to better preparation for unforeseen incidents. Additionally, implementing BIA recommendations will ensure that requested recovery times are aligned with the products or services identified during departmental meetings. Finally, presenting these findings and recommendations to leadership provides proper guidance on how best to prioritize them based on resilience.
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		+	== See Also ==
		+	*[[Business Impact Analysis (BIA)]]
		+	*[[Impact/Value Framework]]
		+	*[[Impact Mapping]]
		+	*[[Impact Sourcing]]