BA Careers

MARCH 28, 2023

Topics covered in this Article. Requirements Gathering. Requirements Analysis Design Coding Testing Deployment. Important Articles 1. What is waterfall model in software engineering, let us discuss in details what is waterfall model and how waterfall model works. What is waterfall model in software engineering ?

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Analysts Corner

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Reflecting on the previous year, I’ve noticed a few strong trends in our articles. In this issue of Analyst’s corner digest we’ve got the articles about: Requirements elicitation: building partnerships and committing to good requirements, asking the right questions and an intriguing: Why do we ask the most important question — “Why?”

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Modern Analyst

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Effective requirement elicitation relies not only on technical acumen but also on an understanding of how human cognition, biases, and behaviors shape the process and what we can do to mitigate the negative influence of these inherent human factors. These factors are commonly experienced in requirement elicitation activities.

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Passionate BA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Welcome to the Business Analysis Digest #37, with the best business analysis and related topics articles of August 2023. Business Analysis Articles 15 Tips for Outsourced Software Development Success by Karl Wiegers Image by wirestock on Freepik I would love to start August’s digest with another great article by Karl Wiegers.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore how process modeling can significantly benefit business analysts in data analytics projects. Requirements Gathering Effective requirements gathering is essential for defining the scope of a data analytics project.

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BA Careers

JULY 9, 2024

Business Analyst Tools Comparison : Business analysts (BAs) utilize a variety of tools to effectively gather requirements, analyze data, and facilitate communication between stakeholders. This article compares the top business analyst tools, highlighting their key features, strengths, and best use cases.

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Modern Analyst

OCTOBER 29, 2023

DevOps emphasizes rapid development, continuous integration, and automation, which presents a unique challenge in terms of aligning it with the often more structured and linear process of requirements gathering and documentation. This article discuss this tension between two paradigms and how to harmonize them.

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Vitality Chicago

JANUARY 2, 2022

Are you looking for some great agile articles? Listed below are the 10 most popular articles on our website this past year. This article was published early in 2021 and it is our most popular article by far! PS: Look for an update of this article in the early part of 2022 – the current best agile books for 2022! #2

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In addition, you can find an example of the 7Ps technique in this article in the BA Times. Template and examples To help you apply this framework I’ve created a Miro template that you are welcome to use. Facilitating the workshop You’ve prepared for the workshop, and now the time has arrived for the workshop to begin.

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Argon Digital

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

With advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), teams can now streamline this process, transforming transcripts or notes into structured requirements. Let’s explore how AI can simplify requirement generation and ensure accuracy, speed, and consistency. Ready to try AI for requirement gathering?

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Analysts Corner

MAY 24, 2023

Hence, this article will walk you through a typical workflow for a BA in an Agile/Scrum project. Elicitation Before this, you can plan how you want to take the requirement-gathering sessions forward and document everything. Self experiments are a better teacher than anyone else’s tried and tested formulas.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In the world of project management and software development, understanding the needs and requirements of a project is paramount. How do we know that the requirements gathered are comprehensive and clear? Check out this article on Preparing for Elicitation Sessions.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

OCTOBER 26, 2023

To create effective reports, it’s crucial to elicit clear and comprehensive reporting requirements from the business stakeholders. In this article, we’ll explore a step-by-step process to elicit reporting requirements effectively. Here’s how to proceed: 3.1.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This article delves deep into the significance of a business analyst in every phase of a project, highlighting their indispensable contributions to successful project outcomes, supported by real-life case studies and examples. Note: All case studies in the article are for demonstrative purposes and are not real.

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Argon Digital

JULY 17, 2024

ArgonDigital has developed a groundbreaking AI-powered solution that revolutionizes product management by enhancing efficiency in handling product requirements. Automated Requirement Gathering: By analyzing recorded elicitation sessions, our AI prepares a draft of the requirements based on the discussion, saving hours of manual work.

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BA Coach

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This article is part of our ongoing series exploring Agile Business Analysis principles as defined in the IIBA Agile Extension. In Agile, BAs are not isolated requirement gatherers but active contributors to a shared understanding of goals and solution options. So far, we’ve covered five principles.

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Analysts Corner

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

However, I would like to know how you used your analysis skills and findings to provide feedback on the requirements gathering or other related processes like a business analyst would. If you enjoyed reading this article and would like to say hello, you can find me here ! Your resume is your narrative. Control it.

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The BAWorld

JANUARY 24, 2024

Acceptance criteria are the set of conditions or requirements that must be met for a solution to be accepted by the stakeholders. The acceptance criteria are defined during the requirements gathering phase and should be agreed upon by the stakeholders. In this case, the total effort has reduced.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

MARCH 9, 2023

In this article, we will explore the similarities and differences between product management, product ownership, and business analysis. Requirements Gathering: Product owners need to be able to gather and prioritize requirements from stakeholders to ensure that the product backlog reflects customer needs and aligns with business objectives.

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My Agile Partner

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This article aims to demystify the SDLC, breaking down its key concepts and explaining why it’s crucial in the world of software development. They aim to understand the needs of end-users, define functional and non-functional requirements, and create a detailed project plan.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Read this article to understand the role of a Business Analyst in Risk Management. While tasks vary, a glimpse into a BA’s day in a data analytics firm might include: Requirement Gathering: Meeting with a client from the healthcare sector to understand how they want to visualize patient data.

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Monday

MAY 25, 2021

In this article, we’ll explain exactly what a milestone is, how you can use them in business, and showcase meaningful examples across different industries. Weak requirements gathering, poor planning, inadequate vision — these are all avoidable issues. Pre-design: completing the requirements gathering report.

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Business Analysts

MAY 26, 2020

This article is about reporting and audit in Identity Management. This typically would follow the requirements gathering where stakeholders have indicated they need specific reports to ensure the right people have access. Requirements Gathering.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

When it comes to product management, we tend to hear a lot more about things like road mapping, requirements gathering, and wireframing because the mechanics of the job are easier to explain. And yet, when you start getting into metrics and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), the principles become a lot more abstract.

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Argon Digital

AUGUST 11, 2023

However, with a plethora of software options available, making the right choice requires careful consideration and a systematic approach. This is where the process of defining software requirements becomes invaluable. Stakeholder Communication: Effective communication is a cornerstone of requirement gathering.

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MindsMapped

JULY 18, 2020

Most people reading this article would have heard about this before. They are responsible for: Requirements gathering Information Architecture development Frameworks, processes, and methodology. I hope this article was able to give you a view about who the business analysts and business analytics experts are.

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Business Analyst Mentor

JANUARY 10, 2009

This article will define a candidate use case and how to identify use cases. It will identify the resources you can use as the source material to identify your use.

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Business Analyst Mentor

APRIL 5, 2009

This article is the first in a series on prioritising requirements. It explores why it is critical to project success to prioritise requirements, why it can be unsuccessful and describes.

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Business Analyst Mentor

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

This article will introduce business analysis workshops and will include where it came from, why it is used, the basic principles and the different styles. In essence, the workshop enables.

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Business Analyst Mentor

JULY 6, 2009

This article explains why you should produce a business process model, what they are and how we can produce them. Business process models are important for a number of reasons:

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Argon Digital

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In this article, we’ll explain the world of AP Automation and explore its benefits, functionality, and how to choose the right software solution for your organization. Requirements Gathering: Document your current AP processes and create a list of requirements for AP Automation.

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Monday

APRIL 28, 2021

But according to this Forbes article , there are only two types of checklists: Read-Do and Do-Confirm. A Read-Do checklist “outlines the steps required for accomplishing a specific outcome” (think: following a recipe). All projects, small and large, require some level of research … some amount (or a lot!)

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Monday

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Identifying the root cause of a potential problem, such as why a team isn’t hitting productivity requirements or why a software design isn’t hitting home with customers, is the first step to finding a viable, long-term solution. Get started. What is a root cause analysis?

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Project Management Requirements Gathering Retail Planning 52

Monday

JUNE 28, 2021

This article will show you how. The best way to predict the future is to gather plenty of information about the present. Understanding your environment requires gathering trustworthy information on several dimensions of your business. Management and war have one thing in common: you need a success strategy.

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Monday

JUNE 24, 2021

In this article, we’ll cover what the project process groups are, why they matter, and how to master each one and drive more projects to the finish line, on time and within budget. 33% of managers of failed projects listed inaccurate requirements gathering as one of the primary causes of failure. Get started with monday.com.

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Monday

MARCH 7, 2023

You start with the requirements gathering stage and keep going down until the project is over. Our aim with this article is to provide a balanced, realistic account of Agile. Traditional project management is also known as Waterfall because it follows predictable stages. But it’s not all good news.

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MindsMapped

JULY 20, 2020

In this article we cover the 2 nd and 3 rd aspects of the underlying competencies for a Business Analyst as per BABOK namely Behavioral Characteristics and Business Knowledge. Understanding current practices, activities within an industry and similar practices across industries helps the Business Analyst in better requirement gathering.

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