BA Squared

JULY 9, 2020

Business Analysis Skills from 2012 to 2020. In 2012, I stated that the following are the key drivers of business analysis in organizations, and this has NOT changed! These focus areas help organizations pivot quickly and drive their digital transformations to better compete and serve customers. Business Agility.

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Business Analysis Business Analysis Customer Experience Customer Experience 107

Passionate BA

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Business analysts as thought leaders Hello there! The last time we saw each other, I posted about business analysis resources everybody should follow in 2024. Or BA Digest by Blackmetric Business Solutions? Realizing this, I checked how many articles are there about top business analysts you should follow.

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Business Analysis Business Analysis Cybersecurity Agile 147

Business Bullet

MAY 14, 2023

Introduction Digital transformation is a critical aspect of modern business operations, enabling organizations to stay competitive in an increasingly digital marketplace. It involves leveraging digital technologies to optimize business processes, streamline operations, and improve customer experiences.

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Digital Transformation Digital Customer Experience Customer Experience 52

Business Analysts

AUGUST 4, 2021

by Business Analysis, One billion dollars wasted, 100 million over budget, a 40-million-dollar initiative costing $250 million dollars! Business Analysis is a service like all others and considering it as such is important for that services success. What is Business Analysis as a Service?

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Business Analysis Business Analysis Planning Project Management 52

BA Squared

JUNE 2, 2021

Agile Transformation, Digital Transformation, The Need for Speed, No BA Needed in Scum….What Gone are the days of big upfront analysis, long requirements “phases”, big requirements spec documents, and handing off a requirements document to the development team. Enter true business analysis!

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Customer Experience Customer Experience Documentation Digital Transformation 198

Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

We’ve also got an attempt at understanding if AI could evolve to dynamically reconfigure business processes and policies in pursuit of better outcomes by continually redesigning itself. Use cases have fallen out of fashion in recent years, being largely replaced by user stories on agile projects. There, I said it, and I’m not sorry.

Logistics 228

Logistics Artificial Intelligence Business Analysis Business Analysis 228

Business Borderlines

JULY 2, 2021

Business Borderlines sponsored its first business analysis awareness event on 31st of January 2016. Change is the only constant in business. Success is greatly reliant on the business ability to accept and manage change; agility. Angie Eissa is the Founder and Managing Director of Business Borderlines.

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Business Analysis Business Analysis Banking Information Technology 40

Vitality Chicago

JUNE 24, 2021

In early 2020 I wrote about the Circus of Agile Certifications and challenged myself to get a new Agile or Scrum Certification each week. Ultimately we closed down the agile certifications review site. Inventory of Agile and Scrum Certifications. Agile Coach Certification. Agile Scrum Academy. Agile Expert.

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Agile Project Management Business Analysis Business Analysis 79

Business Analysts

JUNE 23, 2020

by Tim Coventry, CBAP, Business Analysis (BAPL) CEO. Business analysis is about improving business performance. It is the foundation for innovation, business agility, cost reduction, cyber security, and risk control. Here’s the thing about exceptional business analysis.

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Business Analysis Business Analysis Skillset Documentation 52

Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) introduced us to the concept of a nimble organization: an organization’s capability to sense and respond to change. They were originally defined in the Agile Extension of the BABoK® : Strategy, Initiative, and Delivery.

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Agile Digital Transformation Business Analysis Business Analysis 130

Analysts Corner

APRIL 26, 2023

Chat GPT is not just a turbocharged Google and much less a Digital Oracle as many people are seeing it. > Keep reading… 2) The psychology of business analysis in agile software development by Mishal Chowdhury In agile software development, I’ve learned that understanding human behavior is the key to conducting effective business analyses.

Enterprise Architecture 130

Enterprise Architecture Artificial Intelligence Business Analysis Business Analysis 130

The BAWorld

JANUARY 22, 2024

Specialized certificates, such as Agile Analysis, Business Data Analytics, and Cybersecurity Analysis, reflect industry needs. CCBA (Certification of Capability in Business Analysis) The second-level certification requires 2-3 years of experience as a business analysis practitioner.

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Cybersecurity Business Analysis Business Analysis Agile 52

Analysts Corner

AUGUST 15, 2022

Or is this due to the pressing need for digital transformation triggered by the pandemic? In the beginning of projects, there is often uncertainty how to start with actual implementation of software product, especially when using agile framework. Both, and even more than that. - How to build a product backlog?, by Martina Miholi?

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Enterprise Architecture Business Analysis Business Analysis Digital Transformation 130

The BAWorld

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Agile is one such discipline that keeps evolving at a reasonable pace and hence agile practitioners must always be on their toes to be relevant and perform their role effectively. Agile blogs act as a valuable source of the latest and most up-to-date information on various subject areas from experienced professionals.

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Agile Vision Product Management Product Management 52

Word of Digits

JULY 6, 2020

In our last article , we spoke about the main traits/characteristics an Agile BA must have to be successful in its projects. There is a lot of discussion about business analysis in an AGILE environment and many certification paths and courses have been creating. Become an Agile Business Analyst.

Agile 52

Agile Business Analysis Business Analysis Planning 52

Analysts Corner

AUGUST 8, 2023

Natural language: the pinnacle of the interface One of the main barriers to digital inclusion today is the human-computer interface. The power of natural language UI The availability of a natural language interface will allow the expansion of technology use to less digital-savvy users. Keep reading this article to understand.

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Artificial Intelligence Banking Digital Business Analysis 130

Bridging the Gap

MARCH 9, 2023

This tool will help clarify your level of awareness and experience of key business analysis techniques and processes to make more informed decisions about training and career opportunities. Today, I am discussing business analyst job titles. First, let’s just define what we mean by “business analyst.”

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Skillset Business Analysis Business Analysis Project Management 98

Business Analyst Learnings

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

If you’re ready for socializing and networking or just looking for professional development opportunities, here are some business analysis events to get you started in 2018. BBC 2018 - This event is termed, “Building Business Capability” and is scheduled to hold from November 5 to November 9 2018 in San Antonio, Texas.

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Business Analysis Business Analysis Skillset Digital Transformation 40

The Uncommon League

MAY 26, 2020

Digital transformations can upgrade a company's capabilities — and in some cases, they can increase its market share. Digital transformations often seem like projects made to help a company do the same thing in a new way. Analysis could also help companies spot new potential customers. What New Markets Are Available?

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Digital Transformation Digital Documentation Banking 55

Business Analysts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Business analysis is about improving business performance. It is the foundation for innovation, business agility, cost reduction, cyber security, and risk control. Exceptional business analysis delivers better products and/or services to your customers, often through leveraging digital technology.

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Vision Business Analysis Business Analysis Skillset 52

Watermark Learning

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Yet, at Educate 360 we have identified the top business trends we are seeing and expect organizations to continue experiencing in Project Management, Business Analysis, Agile, Data Science, and Leadership in the year ahead. Business Analysis. Digital Transformation Strategy Supported by Business Analysis.

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Digital Transformation Artificial Intelligence Project Management Agile 97

Word of Digits

MAY 14, 2020

The business analyst plays key roles in a very multitude of contexts: ranging from the business side down to more and more technical ones, intending to decrypt businesses, understanding stakeholders and customer needs. Nowadays, this role has become even more critical in the age of digital transformation. Be adaptive.

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Agile Digital Transformation Digital Innovation 52

Agilemania

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Participants in the class gain insights into mastering Business Agility to thrive in the competitive market. We discuss how to establish team and technical agility and organize and re-organize around the flow of value. Learn and apply Lean-Agile Mindset values and principles. Introducing the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).

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Portfolio Management E-Commerce Agile Innovation 98

Analysts Corner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

When a business analyst or a product owner is eliciting requirements, there is a shift from eliciting stakeholders’ wishes to discovering better and faster ways to solve stakeholders’ problems. It is particularly useful for classification tasks, where the goal is to predict which of two categories an observation belongs to.

Enterprise Architecture 130

Enterprise Architecture Artificial Intelligence Logistics Process Modelling 130

The BAWorld

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

The Product Ownership Analysis Certification (CPOA) Program offered by IIBA acknowledges the combination of Business Analysis and Product Ownership with an Agile approach to maximize value. CPOA Integration with Agile. On an Agile team, a Product Owner can be any number of people.

Business Analysis 52

Business Analysis Business Analysis Digital Agile 52

The BAWorld

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Whether you are a novice in the field of business analysis or a senior business analysis professional having considerable business analysis experience, you would want to access valuable material that assists in performing the role in the best possible manner. Business Analyst Learnings.

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Business Analysis Business Analysis Banking Agile 97

The BAWorld

JULY 17, 2021

Business Architecture is a holistic framework for aligning an organization with its goals, and in turn, making it more competitive. It provides the necessary structure to create a digital transformation roadmap by defining how data, applications and people interact. In this article, we’ll discuss what business architecture is?

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Business Architecture Enterprise Architecture Digital Transformation Agile 98

Analysts Corner

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Regulatory Governance with 100% Compliance : Ensuring compliance of all business processes with government regulations by analyzing policies and monitoring transactional data to identify, alert, and correct any violations. Some kind of digital surveillance. How Can ChatGPT Support Business Analysis? See you there!

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Artificial Intelligence Monitoring Healthcare Banking 246

Analyst Catalyst Blog

JULY 8, 2021

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Agile Digital Transformation Business Analysis Business Analysis 195

Analysts Corner

MARCH 23, 2023

A frequent complaint I completed my 6-week BA/Agile training in the middle of July 2021. Rebuild the whole resume with the Business Analysis skillsets that you possess, including the project experience section. I cleared both exams but was not at all ready to participate in interviews.

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Skillset Business Analysis Business Analysis Agile 130

The BAWorld

MARCH 8, 2022

This certification is designed for product owners who wish to expand and improve their business analysis knowledge and skills. The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) launched the Certificate in Product Ownership Analysis (CPOA) on June 1, 2021. You are working as a business analysis professional.

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Business Analysis Business Analysis Agile Digital 52

Analyst Catalyst Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

OCTOBER 8, 2023

A background in business management, marketing, or a related field is often beneficial. It reflects their digital footprint and online visibility. Customize the grid according to your specific industry and business needs. FAQs Q1: What is Competitive Analysis? Add or remove criteria to make it more relevant.

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Innovation Customer Experience Customer Experience User Experience 79

BA Careers

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Whether it’s a physical product, a digital interface, or a service, prototyping serves as a powerful tool for … Continue reading "Prototyping: Unleashing Creativity and Innovation" The post Prototyping: Unleashing Creativity and Innovation appeared first on BACareers, The Business Analyst Blog.

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Innovation Visualization Digital Business Analysis 105

BA Careers

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In the realm of digital design, wireframing serves as the foundational blueprint upon which entire projects are constructed. These skeletal frameworks outline the structure and functionality of websites, applications, and software interfaces, providing a visual roadmap for designers, developers, and stakeholders alike.

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Visualization Digital Business Analysis Business Analysis 98

Business Bullet

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Business analysis is such a wide area and needs to keep up with the latest market needs in order to ensure better business outcomes. What it means to business analysis. Being able to put the customer at the heart of the analysis to understand how the customer wants to interact with the product or service is key.

Artificial Intelligence 52

Artificial Intelligence Business Analysis Business Analysis Digital Transformation 52

Business Bullet

MAY 28, 2023

Miro), which allow participants to manipulate digital post-it notes and collaborate simultaneously, enhance interactivity during meetings. The post Building Strong Relationships and Effective Meetings in the Era of Remote Working first appeared on Business Bullet. Interactive Work Organization: Tools like virtual whiteboards (e.g.,

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Process Modelling Visualization Data Modelling Project Management 52