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If you have a massive and complex project with many entities, data, data sources, data destinations and processes going on, a data flow diagram is one of the most effective ways of making sense of all that data.
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Read MoreVariance analysis is a technique used for evaluating the difference between planned and actual figures. This can be applied to time, resources and any other factor that has a major impact on your project.
Read MoreMade popular in the 70s by the Toyota Production System, the 5 whys is a flexible problem solving technique. I personally find it intriguing. Partly because its so simple and partly because it also requires skilled facilitation to be effective, straightforward as it is.
Read MoreAre all stakeholders equal?
According to Mendelow's Power-Interest Grid, all stakeholders are not created equal. They differ in terms of their power over and interest in your project. So, how do you manage the different categories of stakeholders?
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This diagram helps the BA determine which stakeholders will directly interact with a system or process as well as those external to it.
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Read MoreThis diagram helps the BA predict the level of involvement of each stakeholder by answering key questions such as: Who handles what? Who knows about what? Who makes which decisions?
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This business analyst blog contains practical insights into business analysis, software testing and business process management. I will be sharing business analyst tips, CBAP Certification tips, lessons learnt and insights into all the things I've learnt during my BA career.
