A List of Free Web-based Wireframing/Mockup Design Applications

A List of Free Web-based Wireframing/Mockup Design Applications

Business Analysts usually have to prepare wireframes that represent stakeholders' requirements for validation purposes. When requirements are presented visually, stakeholders are better able to point out improvements that can be made before system development begins. This post is a compilation of free wireframing applications you can use to get started when designing user screens/mockups.

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7 Ways To Improve Your Technical Skills

7 Ways To Improve Your Technical Skills

Technical skills are not a pre-requisite to becoming an effective business analyst but having some knowledge of technology and being able to engage in techspeak will provide advantages such as the ability to understand the technical limitations of users’ requirements and engage in discussions with the technical team.  

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Making a Business Case for Technology: Reaping the Benefits of IT in Your Organization

Making a Business Case for Technology: Reaping the Benefits of IT in Your Organization

Despite the wide acceptance of the importance of IT, a lot of companies are still failing to reap the benefits of investing in it. This is because there is a common problem that runs deep in most organizations: ICT investments are not backed by adequate research - Guest Post by Nicola Joseph.

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A List of Free Business Process Modelling Software

A List of Free Business Process Modelling Software

One of the main tasks business analysts are required to engage in is defining the current state of the business. Processes are a key part of the business and should be continually analyzed for bottlenecks or lapses that may have built up over time. In improving the current state, business processes are defined through models. With the right tool in place, you can focus on the task of process modelling with ease. This post provides a list of free tools you can explore in deciding which process modelling software is best for you and your team. Guest Post by Adriana Sopi 

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