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Business Analysis Resources to follow in 2024
Passionate BA
JANUARY 21, 2024
Which sources and people from the domain do I follow, what do I read to improve my knowledge of business analysis, etc? Usually, a couple of names popped into my mind; I promised to give more later and kept forgetting. As a result, I created this article to collect all the business analysis resources to follow, tuned to 2024.
The Art and Science of FP&A Storytelling
Timo Elliott
JANUARY 4, 2021
You can find a blog post version of my commentary below, and a draft video of my section: What’s new with analytics and storytelling for finance teams? The rules of thumb and standard ways of doing business have been thrown out of the window. Business people want more data than ever.
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Be the Best – 9 Ways to Market Your Business with Big Data
Smart Data Collective
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Countless companies are utilizing big data to improve many aspects of their business. Data-Driven Marketing is More Important than Ever. The competition out there is fierce, so it is vital that you find ways to make your business stand out from the crowd. Exercise Search Engine Optimization.
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Busting the “Excel is dead” Myth!
Analysts Corner
MARCH 9, 2023
Why learning Excel is important for a career working with data Image used with permission from Hemanand Vadivel, Co-founder codebasics.io Excel is the Swiss army knife for business data analytics.” — Mooc Blog Team Busting the “Excel is dead” myth! When I google the phrase “Excel is dead” , as of today, Jan. 3, 2023, I get 45.2
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An Opinionated Guide To Crafting Your First Business Analyst Resume
Analysts Corner
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Writing persuasive resume content that gets results is even more critical if you are a new graduate or a career changer. In the last few years, I have had the opportunity to give resume guidance to many young professionals looking to break into the field of business analysis. Writing a resume is hard.” Let’s get started.
Analyst’s corner digest #17
Analysts Corner
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
> Keep reading… 2) Business process modelling: key elements by Igor Arkhipov Modelling a business process often becomes one of the key steps of a business analyst’s job. Overall, a good process model makes life easier. > Keep reading… 4) Why requirements elicitation is important by Nelson N. . >
Business Analysis Digest #35
Passionate BA
JULY 3, 2023
The business analysis digest #35 is here! Welcome to the Business Analysis Digest #35, with the best business analysis and related topics articles of the previous weeks. In my humble opinion, it is a brief but helpful overview, more of a taste of a book, which is excellent. Hello there!
Ultimate List of CFO Blogs and Resources – 2023 Edition
Insight Software
JUNE 22, 2023
There are always new things to be learning and experiences to help you guide your company through the waves of the business cycle. His blog talks about his experiences as a CFO and gives perspective from both start-up and mature companies. As such, it should come as no surprise that they have a blog tailored to CFOs.
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Top 10 Business Analyst Soft Skills
The BAWorld
JANUARY 23, 2024
Business analysis is a rapidly expanding domain and the demand for business analysts is increasing all across the world. To work as a business analyst, you must have a specific set of skills and abilities. So, this article will guide you through the Top Business Analyst Soft Skills Required.
The future of casino marketing strategy is digital plus data
BizAcuity
APRIL 25, 2022
Marketing a business with legal and regulatory complications is no less than navigating a minefield. With ever-changing regulations and the rise of digital competition, it is a challenge to run the casino business competitively. ROI is sacrosanct for a casino business. The US is closing in fast now.
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A Guide To Starting A Career In Business Intelligence & The BI Skills You Need
Data Pine
MARCH 31, 2022
4) Business Intelligence Job Roles. Do you find computer science and its applications within the business world more than interesting? Do you find computer science and its applications within the business world more than interesting? So, what skills are needed for a business intelligence career?
Snow Everything About Your Warehouse
Sisense
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
We live in a world of data: there’s more of it than ever before, in a ceaselessly expanding array of forms and locations. As many companies move to a subscription model, one of the most important tools to provide for customers is a way to justify that their subscription is still valuable. How is my user experience?
A Complete Guide To Bar Charts With Examples, Benefits, And Different Types
Data Pine
MARCH 16, 2023
By using different types of graphs and charts, businesses can make their data more understandable which also makes it easier to extract powerful insights from it. As vertical ones are a different type of visual known as a column chart and we will do an in-depth analysis on that one as a standalone chart soon.
Augmented Analytics: Empowering Users with Deeper Intelligence
Sisense
APRIL 15, 2021
The good news is that augmented analytics will make your life a lot easier! Let’s look at how: Augmented analytics evolves the cycle above by extending self-service BI and making analytics more accessible to users who are less directly involved with data science. Analytics is the future. Tools of the AI trade.
The Importance Of Financial Reporting And Analysis: Your Essential Guide
Data Pine
MARCH 20, 2019
Financial analysis and reporting are one of the bedrocks of modern business. While you may already know that financial reporting is important (mainly because it’s a legal requirement in most countries), you may not understand its untapped power and potential. What is the importance of financial reporting?
What is Data Stewardship?
Astera
MAY 9, 2023
In a world where data is king, we need to responsibly manage data more than ever before. In this blog, we will explore the world of data stewardship in detail, including the role of a data steward and the importance of data stewardship. What is Data Stewardship? How did they know?
Top 14 Must-Read Data Science Books You Need On Your Desk
Data Pine
MAY 14, 2019
By gaining the ability to understand, quantify, and leverage the power of online data analysis to your advantage, you will gain a wealth of invaluable insights that will help your business flourish. In 2013, less than 0.5% “Big data is at the foundation of all the megatrends that are happening.” – Chris Lynch, big data expert.
Risk Analysis in Project Management to Support Proactive and Holistic Project Plans
Monday
JULY 8, 2022
Risks are inherent in any business or project activity, and good project risk management helps you approach each step with an eye toward what might go wrong so you can keep things on track. After reading this article, you’ll have a better understanding of what risk analysis in project management is and how you do it.
Getting Started With Incremental Sales – Best Practices & Examples
Data Pine
APRIL 12, 2023
2) Why Do You Need Incremental Sales 3) Incremental Sales Best Practices 4) KPIs To Help Boost Incremental Sales 5) Incremental Sales Challenges To ensure a sustainable level of commercial success in our cutthroat digital age, offering value, driving consumer loyalty, and consistently surpassing your targets are of the utmost importance.
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Uncover The Power Of White Label Dashboards & Reports With Key Features And Examples
Data Pine
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
2) Benefits Of White Label Reports 3) Key White Label Reporting Features 4) White Label Dashboards & Report Examples In today’s competitive business environment, building a brand that is trusted, recognizable, and loved by many is not an easy task. If you are interested in learning more about the topic, then keep reading.
Introduction To The Basic Business Intelligence Concepts
Data Pine
MAY 9, 2019
In a world dominated by data, it’s more important than ever for businesses to understand how to extract every drop of value from the raft of digital insights available at their fingertips. This concept is known as business intelligence. Introduction To Business Intelligence Concepts. Learn here!
Who are the Tableau User Group Ambassadors?
Tableau
MARCH 3, 2023
They share best practices they’ve learned while leading these groups via training decks, blog posts, and presentations. We connected with a few User Group Ambassadors to hear more about what being a Tableau User Group Ambassador means to them. with data analysis. User Group Ambassadors also love to recruit and train new leaders.
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How Business Analysts support Product Owners
Business Analysts
JUNE 1, 2022
by Business Analysis, To develop valuable software, inevitably, someone needs to understand the business needs and translate them so that someone can materialise it into an executable outcome. The focus for this blog will be on how the Business Analyst supports the role of the Product Owner of software development and delivery.
How to Change Anything Part 2: What
The Visual BA
JUNE 21, 2023
We are especially good at determining the action to take right now in order to solve the problem in front of us — and within that strength lies a potential weakness. We have a cognitive bias toward taking action that will most reduce our anxiety in the short term, even if that means creating more anxiety in the long term.
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Who are the Tableau User Group Ambassadors?
Tableau
MARCH 3, 2023
They share best practices they’ve learned while leading these groups via training decks, blog posts, and presentations. We connected with a few User Group Ambassadors to hear more about what being a Tableau User Group Ambassador means to them. with data analysis. User Group Ambassadors also love to recruit and train new leaders.
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What is a change management plan? And how to make one
Monday
DECEMBER 27, 2020
But no matter how good we get, it’s impossible to foresee every change in the industry or market. Your change plan walks you through how to do this fast and effectively without losing control or sacrificing important insights during the process. The thing is, change in itself isn’t the problem. What is a change management plan?
Business Analysis in a COVID and Post COVID World
Business Analysts
JULY 29, 2020
by Nikesh Parbhoo, Business Analysis (BAPL) Service Delivery Lead. The world of business analysis is no exception. It can best be described as a tsunami that has upended existing work practices – some for the better and some not so good, depending on one’s circumstances. Technology adoption is now heightened.
Maturing Your People Analytics: Better Insights, Stronger Teams
Sisense
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
HR departments around the world are embracing digital transformation to reshape business operations and address their future needs in an ever-evolving work world. Every company has implemented some application designed to improve employee experience, training and development, performance, benefits and compensation, and more.
A complete guide to effective cost benefit analysis
Monday
APRIL 1, 2021
The answer: perform a cost benefit analysis. This guide will explain what a cost benefit analysis is, how to perform a cost benefit analysis, the different methodologies you can use, and how monday.com can simplify the cost benefit analysis process. What is a cost benefit analysis? Get started with monday.com.
Webinar Recap: Experts Examine the Next Frontier in BI
Domo
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Data and insights are meaningless if they can’t be leveraged to drive positive business outcomes. That’s why actionable intelligence is not only becoming a term that more and more business leaders are familiar with, but a methodology that they are building entirely new BI strategies around.
A SMARTER business plan of action: the major steps you’re missing
Monday
JUNE 24, 2021
By adding 2 simple steps to the end of your business plan of action analysis, you can drive stronger results from a happier team. What is a plan of action (and why does every business need one)? That’s your business without a plan of action. business plans of action. Why is the goal important to you?
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Creating an effective communication plan: all you need to know
Monday
MAY 5, 2021
In this age of digital enlightenment — when we’ve got more ways to engage than ever — why does just thinking about effective communication sometimes leave us tongue-tied? Good communication is made up of confidence, skill, and well-planned processes. Why is good communication important?
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Building Data Models to Empower Self-Service Users
Sisense
OCTOBER 21, 2020
We live in a world of data: There’s more of it than ever before, in a ceaselessly expanding array of forms and locations. As a member of the data team, your role is complex and multifaceted, but one important way you support your colleagues across the company is by building and maintaining data models.
Succession planning template, examples, and tips
Monday
MARCH 2, 2022
Foresight is key to business success in the long term; knowing who can fill in when vacancies open in your company is an important asset. Any good template features these core aspects of the succession planning process: A list of current business partners and potential replacements. Get started with monday.com.
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Best Dashboard Ideas & Design Examples To Boost Your Business Success
Data Pine
JANUARY 28, 2020
The ability to monitor, visualize, and analyze relevant data gives today’s businesses, across a host of sectors, the power to understand their prospects, make informed decisions, increase efficiencies, and work towards a set of rewarding long term goals. Exclusive Bonus Content: 15 Powerful Dashboard Ideas: A Summary.
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Your Definitive Guide To KPI Tracking By Utilizing Modern Software & Tools
Data Pine
APRIL 2, 2020
In the modern age, brands and businesses that benchmark their activities stand to gain an all-important edge on the competition. Without data, you will only ever be ‘shooting in the dark’ when it comes to formulating strategies and making informed decisions. To track KPIs is to gain greater business intelligence.
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Top Business Trends to Watch for in 2023
Watermark Learning
JANUARY 5, 2023
A post from the Watermark Learning Project Brief Blog. Fortunately, much of what we’re working on and observing from our business training is as dynamic as ever. Business Relationship Management is a Hot Certification for Everyone Wither “Transformation”? Staying Disciplined to Priorities – Adding Less to Do More.
Top 7 Software for Enterprise Management
Monday
JULY 3, 2022
Automation is revolutionary, but not if you’re managing different systems and trying to manually connect data across every department and business function. monday.com’s Work OS software for enterprise allows you to effortlessly streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, schedule and track tasks, and more from a central hub.
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Here’s everything you should know about project portfolio management
Monday
JANUARY 6, 2021
Do the projects you take on align with your overall business and growth strategy? Portfolio project management avoids overspending, removes inefficiencies, manages change more effectively, allows for better decision making, and helps you prioritize high-value projects. All good things. Yet over time, projects can lose direction.
8 Examples Of Financial Reports You Can Use For Daily, Weekly, And Monthly Reports
Data Pine
JUNE 18, 2019
As a business, you need the reliability of frequent financial reports to gain a better grasp of your financial status, both current and future. These are powerful tools that you can apply to increase internal business performance. We will explore even more examples of monthly reports later in the article. click to enlarge**.
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3 Reasons Your B2B Sales Team Needs Better Data
Domo
AUGUST 18, 2017
With so much riding on the bottom line, this simply isn’t good enough. By working with a real-time data platform like the Domo business cloud , sales organizations can get the information they need to confidently predict whether they will hit their targets. Real-time data analysis helps you forecast sales with accuracy and speed.
How Recruitment Metrics & Dashboards Can Help Improve Hiring New Candidates
Data Pine
JUNE 3, 2019
To compete, evolve, and remain relevant, today’s forward-thinking businesses always strive to improve the efficiency of their internal processes while measuring their success – and hiring talent is no exception. Learn more in our free executive summary! ” – Bill Gates. According to ManpowerGroup, around 72.8% Let’s get started.
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