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Emotional competence is the single most important personal quality that each of us must develop and access to experience a breakthrough. Only through managing our emotions can we access our intellect and technical competence. An emotionally competent person performs better under pressure - Dave Lennick, Executive VP, American Express Financial Advisers.
Read MoreBusiness Analysts will often find themselves in situations where they have to convince others of a certain position or influence them to carry out an activity. Where trust exists between stakeholders and the business analyst, it is a lot easier to convince them to behave in a certain way.
Read MoreCommunication skills are indispensable to launching and maintaining a successful business analysis career. Business Analysts apply communication skills at every point: when the project is launched, when eliciting requirements, when liaising with stakeholders and of course, when validating the final solution. In fact, most of what we do relies on effective communication.
Read MoreA career in business analysis offers diversity, variety and exciting opportunities to work within different industries and departments. Companies increasingly need help with business analysis, particularly when reviewing costs, internal structures and identifying ways to increase effectiveness and save money. There has never been a better time to enter the world of business analysis than now. Read on for advice on the best training path for budding analysts and our top tips on finding business analyst jobs. Guest Post By Cheryl Little
Read MoreFlexibility is extremely critical in today’s dynamic economy. Many job descriptions are meshing separate skills as companies aim for less bloated payrolls and greater productivity. These blurred lines are often seen in the project manager and business analyst roles. From a career standpoint, BAs can leverage their diverse skills in multiple promising fields. Here are two examples of many, in which business analyst skills can be utilized - Guest Post By Brittany D.
Read MoreBecoming a business analyst is definitely not impossible, but it can be quite difficult to get a job in this field because you will need to prove to potential employers that you can handle almost anything. This post discusses 5 essential tips on how to become a successful business analyst in the near future. Guest Post By Sophia Jennings.
Read MoreFor folks who love solving business problems and are fascinated with identifying solutions to unusual business challenges, business analysis can be an extremely rewarding profession. Being a Business Analyst is however, no walk in the park. I thought it would be a great idea to start the year by drawing up a list of crucial attributes that are important to build and sustain for both aspiring and experienced business analysts. Here they are:
Read MoreThis blog post is a response to two questions often asked by BAL readers: "How do I start my Business Analyst Career?", "Do I need a certification to become a Business Analyst?". While some began their BA careers by accident – they found themselves thrust in a BA role or performing business analysis work out of the blues, the story is different for others. If you’re looking to start your business analysis career or would like a career change and you’re not quite sure where to begin, this post is for you. Consider these tips on your journey to becoming a full-fledged business analyst.
Read MoreI'd always had the drive and passion for business analysis but the path to get there was unclear. How was I going to get my first BA job?
Read MoreYour background doesn't matter; your degree doesn't matter. You can become a Business Analyst. Here's how to get your BA career started.
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.
