Business Analyst Blog with tips, techniques and resources for every BA.
Every software project is unique and there’s no guarantee that the approach or strategy that works well for one project will work for another. There are however, some basic guidelines business analysts can adopt in order to add value to software projects.
Read MoreAs Business Analysts, we are referred to as “knowledge workers” because we “think for a living”. The more knowledge and experience we have, the more our perceptions evolve. Our perceptions are important because they determine the decisions we make. In order to increase our ability to generate effective ideas and make decisions that work, we must continue learning in the face of dynamic projects.
Read MoreGetting prepared is key to landing that job of your dreams. You need to not only act the part, but also be the part. Have it at the back of your mind that it’s the interviewer’s job to recruit a BA. The job is there for the taking and it’s your responsibility to convince the interviewer you’re the best one for the job.
Read MoreRecruiting Business Analysts is almost as difficult as preparing to be the right business analyst for the job. To be a successful business analyst, you have to examine yourself through the eyes of your employer. What do you want to be? What does your employer want you to be?
Read MoreSelecting a Business Analyst Training Provider can be quite confusing. There are a host of providers available online, and choosing one is usually not so straightforward. And it shouldn’t be.
Read MoreView a compilation of free business analyst training courses online.
Read MoreAccording to the International Listening Association, most of us are distracted about 75% of the time we are in conversations or meetings. For a 1-hour meeting, your effective listening time is approximately 15 mins. Can you do better than this?
Read MoreAs soon as I decided that Business Analysis was it for me, the first thing I did was to scour the Internet for popular BA sites, templates, blogs and forums that would add value to me. I’ve listed my Top 6 Business Analyst Blogs/Websites. Each site has its purpose so, depending on what you’re looking for or what stage of your career you're in, you may prefer one to the other.
Read MoreAs a BA, you may be regarded as a Specialist, Hybrid or Generalist Business Analyst. I tried to label myself as one of these but then I realized I couldn't - even if I wanted to.
Read MoreIt's high time you burnt the presentation fever. Here are some useful tips that can add value to your presentation. Give them a go.
Read MoreYour boss has just informed you of a presentation you need to make. The dreaded P-word. All of a sudden, you’re overcome by a fear of the unknown. Your heart starts pounding, and you fear it's going to jump right out of your chest...
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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.
