Business Analyst Blog with tips, techniques and resources for every BA.
Are you thinking about initiating a digital transformation campaign in your company?
If so, you may be worried about what could go wrong and the challenges that possibly lie ahead. You've probably heard about the many unsuccessful stories, and you're right to be concerned.
Read MoreSo, if you’re a BA charged with preparing a business case or identifying benefits for one, here are some key facts to be aware of:
Read MoreIn order to keep your business competitive, drive growth, ensure continuous improvement and enhance profits, a Business Intelligence (BI) strategy is essential. But a BI strategy is not just about technology or choosing the right platform. Like any part of your business, BI requires strategy, planning, buy-in, execution and continuous review. In this blog post, we will look at the key steps to implementing a business intelligence strategy.
Read MoreOnce you embark on a new business analyst job or project, chances are that you will try to avoid past mistakes and look for ways in which you can deliver better results.
A lot can be said for this motivation. The beginning of a project is usually an opportunity for a fresh start. Regardless of how advanced your business analysis skills are, or how mature your processes are, there is always room to do better. Guest post by Jason Hartman.
Read MoreWhen we have a strong belief about something or a bias towards a particular opinion, we consciously or unconsciously seek out evidence that validates what we already believe. When we come across contrary evidence, our default behaviour is to ignore it, diminish it or in some cases, conclude that it’s wrong prematurely without exploring its merits.
Read MoreImagine a component in your car requires a fix. You approach your mechanic and he gives you a quote. This quote (assuming you’ve never had to pay for this part before and you have no prior knowledge of how much it costs) becomes the reference point from which you begin negotiation. This reference point is called an anchor and its effects can be seen in everyday situations.
Read MoreIt’s common knowledge that people tend to resist change as much as they can. However, without change, there can’t be progress and BAs would certainly not have that much to do. When working on large projects, change requests from stakeholders are to be expected. Successful project managers and analysts know how to manage them without bringing the project to a standstill.
Read MoreThe relentless pace of technological progress drives businesses to work on increasingly more complex projects. With this increased complexity comes new challenges and roadblocks that business analysts must learn to overcome.
Read MoreVisual communication should be employed by the BA when interacting with stakeholders to ensure that information is passed across succinctly and accurately.
Read MoreWhat do you want to achieve or avoid? The answers to this question are objectives. How will you go about achieving your desired results? The answer to this you can call strategy ― William E. Rothschild
Read MoreWho’s the one person in your team you simply can’t afford to lose? It’s okay - every business has one: some expert, savant, or otherwise indispensable worker who holds projects together like glue. People like these are called Subject Matter Experts. They are those from whom we elicit those requirements that are not always explicitly stated. These people are incredible assets—until they are no longer with the business…and then they become a liability. Guest Post By Edgar Wilson.
Read MoreSomeone asked me an interesting question recently. She wanted to understand the role of a business analyst in a startup. Here is my response:
Read MoreIn documenting procedures, it's easy to evade the many possible wrong turns. This article sheds some light on how to document a business procedure in an accessible and understandable manner.
Read MoreSolving business problems, a main function of business analysts, is similar to managing a business. There are many qualities that can be transferred from managing a business to business analysis.This post discusses some of these qualities - Guest Post By Joana Armie
Read MoreThis 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.
