Top Skills Business Analysts Should Master
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Most Common Mistakes Of Rookie BAs And How To Avoid Them
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Dale Turner, an American songwriter and rock musician, once said that some of the most memorable lessons we will ever learn are from past mistakes. As a new BA, there’s a world of possible mistakes though not all mistakes need to be made if they can be anticipated and prevented. Here are some examples of common mistakes every BA should be aware of and avoid:
Read MoreA List Of Free Business Writing Courses You Should Explore
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Words are a lens to focus one’s mind – Ayn Rand
Business Writing is extremely important for almost all professions. Effective communication involves deciding when it is appropriate to send an email, organize a meeting or prepare a presentation. Whatever the case, business writing is extremely important to becoming a successful professional. Here are some free course materials online you can use to improve your writing skills:
Read MoreA List Of Free Courses For Improving Your Presentation Skills
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“90% of how well the talk will go is determined before the speaker steps on the platform.” – Somers White
Explore this list of free courses to prepare for your next presentation.
Read MoreCareer Change Tips: From Software Development To Business Analysis
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I’ve received several enquiries from Software Developers who want to move into the business analyst field. What are the challenges in accomplishing this and how can they be overcome? How can a software developer successfully become a business analyst without being drawn back to their former role whenever the company nears some big deadline and needs developers quickly? This article addresses key career transition questions that developers should have answers to.
Read MoreThe Business Rules Analyst Job Description
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Businesses that make decisions without proper rules in place to guide their decision-making are much more likely to miss achieving their goals. To avoid this, companies hire dedicated business rules analysts.
Let’s take a closer look at the role of a business rules analyst and what exactly business rules are.
Read MoreA List Of Free Leadership Training Courses For Business Analysts
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Leadership is about motivating people to act in ways that help to achieve shared goals and objectives. In eliciting and managing requirements, business analysts encounter numerous opportunities to display their leadership skills and influence the decisions that are made throughout the course of the project.
If you are interested in building or improving on your leadership skills, the following courses provide an avenue for achieving this.
Read MoreA List of Free Training Courses For Developing Your Negotiation Skills
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There are some free courses that BAs can take advantage of to improve their negotiation skills and fulfil their roles effectively.
Read MoreA List Of Free Courses For Improving Your Communication Skills
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Interested in improving your communication skills this year?
Take advantage of this compilation of courses from Coursera to improve your communication skills.
Read MoreThe Enterprise Architect & Business Analyst Collaboration: How Business Analysts & Enterprise Architects Can Work Together
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In this article, we clarify the role of enterprise architects and explain how Bas and EAs can effectively work together.
Read MoreIIBA Certification Changes You Should Know About
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One of the big changes that have come with the International Institute of Business Analysis' release of BABOK Version 3 is the introduction of 4 levels of BA certifications that BAs may pursue based on their competencies. They are:
Read MoreConflict Management In Business Teams
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Conflicts are bound to arise when people with different views and different backgrounds work together. There is hardly any profession where people do not work in teams or groups where conflicts are inevitable. No matter how hard one tries to get used to the differences in their teams, the probability of conflicts is always there. Be it a corporate or a sports unit/team, all have, at one time or the other, had to face conflict.
Read MoreThe Many Hats Of A Business Analyst
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The idea of a business analyst wearing multiple hats is certainly important in ensuring that requirement definitions identified at the beginning of a project do not get lost along the way. One of the key strengths a business analyst possesses which needs to trickle down to other sections of the business is their understanding of business requirements.
Read MoreAre You A New Business Analyst?
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New business analysts should consider improving in the following areas in order to improve at their work. This article discusses some key areas to focus on.
Read MoreIncreasing Your Domain Knowledge: Types Of Mistakes Every BA Should Know About
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Mistakes on the job are bound to happen. What’s most important however, is to learn from these mistakes by educating yourself or changing your approach. This piece provides information on categories of mistakes and how you can rise above each one on your way to becoming a well-rounded professional.
Read MoreIs An MBA Necessary For Business Analysts?
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Getting a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree is highly recommended though it is not a prerequisite to becoming a successful business analyst. It can certainly benefit business analysts from different backgrounds.
Let’s check out why going for an MBA might be a step forward in the right direction.
Read MoreHow To Get Into Business Analysis With No BA Experience
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One of the most commonly asked questions from aspiring business analysts is how to apply for BA jobs without any work experience. In the field of business analysis, experience of any form, no matter how inconsequential it may seem, counts and should be emphasized
Read MoreThe Difference Between Business Analysis and Systems Analysis
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The work of a business analyst and system analyst differs greatly in relation to the set of skills required although there may be some overlap between the two.
Read MoreThe Many Benefits Of Business Analysis
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Though the benefits of business analysis may seem obvious, the reality is that most companies do not fully appreciate how their businesses can be helped by analysis and the improvements that can arise as a result.
Read MoreUnderstanding What Business Analysis Is: Business Analysis Definition
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Business analysis has developed into a core business practice in an attempt to link a firm’s capabilities with its objectives.
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