Analysts Corner

JULY 2, 2023

This essay combines a public speech I made in 2019 describing BA challenges in a Legacy replacing project and my 2023 speech at the BA Warsaw meetup as a postmortem to that project. License change A maintainer of technology used for a Legacy system may change the terms and conditions of usage. But such cases happen in reality.

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BA Squared

JUNE 2, 2021

Both these previous roles had very detailed knowledge about the systems that supported the user workflows and this served many BAs well in a role transition. Transitioning to a high performing BA means letting go of these same technical details that helped us make the transition, and this is SO hard for many BAs to do!

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

It’s not just IT who is ready to pay more bucks for a BA When people ask about demand of this profession, I always say that it’s an evergreen role. These are the skills a BA brings to the table: Good analysis of different forms of information and data. There is no specific data to answer this. Examples — Apple, HP, IBM, etc.

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Analysts Corner

MARCH 20, 2023

Overview When switching from developer, QA, HR, or PM to a BA role, several changes need to take place, especially in mindset. Each role comes with its advantages and difficulties to adapt to the BA role. Additionally, we will look at how your mindset will have to change to get into a BA mindset. Perhaps even more so.

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Analysts Corner

AUGUST 15, 2022

Data helps organizations better understand their customers, track progress against plan, and develop strategies for long-term success. Now, the goal of any Business Analyst (BA) should always be to deliver “value” to the business units they support. This is because inaccurate or outdated data can lead to many problems.

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

A lot of articles on business analysis career development, BA tools & techniques, Agile, AI and Enterprise Architecture this time. Plus as a bonus some curated lists of books recommended for product managers, BAs, and architects. Requirements elicitation is a more accurate term. Do I know enough about the domain?

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Analysts Corner

MARCH 1, 2023

Minimalism is a lifestyle and a trending term for several years now. Both terms believe in starting simple and eliminating waste. She undertakes various training courses such as CBAP®/CCBA®/ECBA® Prep Courses, Comprehensive BA Job oriented Course, Agile BA Course, and several other customized courses.

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Inspired by the webinar series about nimbleness from The Brazilian BA (Fabricio Laguna), I believe there is room for knowledge about how an experimentation mindset is always present in a nimble organization and how to make decisions about those experiments. The scope becomes wider. - List all of your assumptions.

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BA Squared

AUGUST 16, 2021

Agile has been around now for 20 years (agile as a term in software), whereas the practices have been around much longer. After 20 years, there seems to be continued conversation about the BA role on agile teams. If Agile teams don’t have BAs they still do analysis, they have to! BA-Cube.com - 7-Day Free Trial.

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Analysts Corner

APRIL 26, 2023

Managing stakeholders, developing requirements, negotiations and saying no; and finally — how much of technicality is enough for a BA? by Fabrício Laguna — The Brazilian BA I asked my newest assistant Chat GPT to describe some requirements and some rules for an application. I first heard the term “ domain ” during my BA training.

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Passionate BA

JANUARY 8, 2024

Business analysis predictions Stable demand for BA-related services The last few years were tough, in general, for all the people from Earth. It also shows the ability of a professional to commit to long-term and complex initiatives. Is that your first visit to Passionate BA?

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BA Squared

JANUARY 5, 2021

What Type of BA (or business professional, product person, leader, analyst) do I want to be? What actions will you take in the near, mid, and long term in 2021 to go in the right direction? I created a You 2.0 – Transform Yourself Class , on my BA-Cube.com platform that will help you go much deeper and get your mojo back!

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Analysts Corner

JANUARY 7, 2024

Free Stock photos by Vecteezy Definition of Business Logic “Business logic” is the first term I heard when I joined IT. It is a self-explanatory term everyone understands universally. As usual, with universal terms, everyone has their understanding. Please consider that when you estimate BA activities and choose strategy wisely.

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Modern Analyst

MARCH 10, 2024

As I coach business analysts around the globe, there are 5 common Business Analysis questions I receive consistently from aspiring and existing Business Analysts (BAs); How do I move into a BA Role with no BA Experience? What technologies should I know as a BA? What certifications should I pursue as a BA?

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Analysts Corner

DECEMBER 19, 2023

and how it is going to affect the BA profession. The good news, it doesn’t seem likely AI will replace BAs. The realistic news, the BAs who know how to use AI will replace the BAs who do not. The business analyst (BA) typically is the point person who has to forge this collaborative partnership. >

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BA Careers

MARCH 15, 2023

Stakeholder Meaning Are you familiar with the term ‘stakeholder’? This… The post Stakeholder Meaning appeared first on BA Career. In business, stakeholder means an individual or group that has an interest or a vested interest in the company. What is a Stakeholder?

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Analysts Corner

MARCH 12, 2023

In the digest below you will find answers to the questions like: how to perform SWOT analysis, how to use requirements traceability matrices, how to nail you requirements workshops, and probably most importantly how to overcame one of the biggest concerns of an aspiring BA — dealing with the problem of no prior experience.

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Analysts Corner

JULY 3, 2023

Create a glossary of terms with the definitions and acronyms specific to the domain you’ll be operating in. Establish communication protocols & set expectations of the BA role Map out the days and times for meetings with the customer taking into account time zones. Here is an article on expectations for a BA. Set boundaries.

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Analysts Corner

MAY 16, 2023

I have generally led small teams in the capacity of senior BA/BPM consultant and Quality Lead. Question 5: How do you balance short-term and long-term goals when managing your time and the time for your team? I’ll share a few ideas around how to assign tasks here, especially working with smaller teams.

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BA Careers

DECEMBER 10, 2022

REST API is a term that describes how data is transferred between different applications over the internet. How To Build A RESTful Web Service appeared first on BA Career. What Is REST API? REST APIs are often used in mobile apps, websites, and other software programs. REST APIs are designed to work with HTTP requests and responses.

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BA Careers

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Let us observe some Invest User Story Examples in this article, User stories are a way to describe a feature in terms that users will understand. It’s usually written as a sentence or two describing the steps involved in completing… The post Invest User Story Examples appeared first on BA Career.

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BA Careers

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

FRs are written in natural language and use terms that describe the function of the system rather than describing the physical characteristics of the system. appeared first on BA Career. Functional requirements specifications are often referred to as functional requirements,… The post FRS Full Form in Software Engineering?

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BA Careers

JULY 14, 2022

The Origin of the Kanban Method The term “ Kanban” originates from the Japanese word that means… The post Kanban Methodology appeared first on BA Career. Kanban Methodology — A Visual System for Managing Work Kanban is a frame that shares several Agile and Spare principles, as well as fresh Scrum values.

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Modern Analyst

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Is there something called as Agile BA or DevOps BA? Or is there a dedicated role such as ‘BA in DevOps’? How does BA role change or goes through metamorphosis, when it comes to DevOps? One day, I got a corporate training enquiry and that is when I heard the term ‘Agile BA’ for the first time.

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BA Squared

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

This planning requires analysis and prioritization from a customer value perspective and can’t be done without a strong product ownership skill set which often includes the BA as well. To learn more on this topic and more, go deeper with us on BA-Cube.com. BA-Cube.com - 7-Day Free Trial.

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BA Squared

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

It’s hard to summon the energy for long term goals when the present fires are so demanding. Agile BA Quiz – Start Where You Are, Take the Quiz here. Or Join BA-Cube.com and do our full 185 Skills – Skill Inventory! Use the BA-Cube.com Catalog to chart your course to goals achievement. Thank you! .

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The BAWorld

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The BA starts the requirements register and also wants to establish the relationship between the requirements and the solution components. As the BA is new, he needs inputs on the relationship. What is the impact on the BA approach, when the number of stakeholders increases? Whom should he consult?

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Bridging the Gap

MARCH 9, 2023

Whether you are just starting out or looking to get to the next level in your BA career, you can evaluate your skills in our FREE BA Skills Assessment. Download this FREE assessment today so you can: Discover the essential skills to succeed as a BA. Gain clarity on your strengths and transferable skills.

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Watermark Learning

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Analyze Current State Description the BA analyzes the current state to understand the reasons why the organization needs to change some aspect of how it operates and what processes, policies, and other elements would be directly or indirectly affected by the change. throughout the change initiative or project.”

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Analysts Corner

JUNE 13, 2022

COMPETENCY It is essential to balance the business analysis competency levels in the BA practice and organization by upskilling and learning your skillset. To keep the BA engaged in the project, implement a plan to manage and support them throughout the project. I can closely relate to the term ‘We are jacks of all trades!’

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BA Squared

AUGUST 18, 2020

The Definition of a Modern BA. A Modern BA is a BA who leads a group through a problem solving and solution process with the customer/user at the center of the analysis, knowing that all other details will follow. A deeper dive into what constitutes a Modern BA is a bit of a longer listicle.

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Business Analysts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

by Business Analysis, Business architecture is a commonly used term in the business analysis domain as well in most organisations. This article describes in simple language what the term means and why it is so important. The BizBOK describes business architecture as a “ blueprint of an organisation.

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Passionate BA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

While customers provide valuable insights, mindlessly following their every request can lead to inefficiencies and derail long-term objectives. Communication, Engagement & Influence: Honing Three Key BA Skills. Join other BA experts for an engaging webinar featuring the authors of the book, The Rock Crusher.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

For instance, a BA at an e-commerce company might need to analyze sales data to identify trends and predict future sales. Communication Skills: A BA must be adept at explaining complex data findings in simple terms. For a BA in a data-centric role, SQL is almost indispensable. The result?

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BA Squared

JULY 9, 2020

In 2012 I wrote a blog for the BA Times on the top 10 skills for BAs. To begin, a clarification on the BA role from then to now: In 2012 I called the BA as “A broker of information, getting big picture details from a variety of people, groups, executives, subject matter experts, vendors, technical resources, etc.”.

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BA Brew

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Listen or watch to the end of this BA Brew for some festive chat and our not-to-be-missed Christmas stocking filler competition. In this Brew, our intrepid crew chat with Pip Hall about why she dislikes the term ‘stakeholder management’, and discuss how BAs can establish, maintain and enhance relationships with stakeholders.

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Watermark Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A certified Business Analyst (BA) has successfully passed an International Institute of Business Analysis ( IIBA.org ) IIBA® certification exam to demonstrate their fundamental understanding of The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge Guide ( BABOK® Guide )’s six knowledge area s, including Requirement Life Cycle Management.

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