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The BAST: The New Gravitational Centre of Business Analysis

Analyst Catalyst Blog

MAY 6, 2025

Say hello to the second "sun" of our professionThe Business Analysis Standard. Its become the gravitational force pulling us all together, aligning our practices, creating a shared language, and helping us collaborate toward real, value-driven results.

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Adapting Knowledge Areas to Elevate Your Business Analysis

Analyst Catalyst Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

This blog explores real-world scenarios, showcasing how learning and certification helped me support colleagues and promote business analysis effectively. Applying BABOK Guide knowledge areas, tools, and techniques boosted my work quality, confidence, and collaboration.

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Business Analysis Takes Root in Armenia

Analyst Catalyst Blog

MAY 8, 2025

Members of Armenia's business analysis community recently gathered to collaborate on forming the IIBA Armenia Chapter, discussing next steps, events, and opportunities for local professional growth and collaboration.

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Transforming Business Analysis With Big Data: A Decision-Maker’s Guide

Analysts Corner

JANUARY 11, 2025

Harness the power of Big Data to transform business analysis, make smarter decisions, and gain a competitive edge. Photo by Lukas Blazek on Unsplash Integrating Big Data into business analysis is a game changer in todays fast-paced business world. How has Big Data impacted your business analysis journey?

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Business Analyst Career Guide

Business Analyst Career Guide is the most comprehensive resource you can find on business analysis. We compiled all the information that we came across and find useful to guide business analysts in having an awesome BA career.

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How to Measure the Performance of Business Analysis Professionals

Analyst Catalyst Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In the world of business analysis, the criticality of measurements can’t be overstated. If you don’t measure it, you can’t improve it.

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Unlocking the Power of Business Analysis with AI

Analyst Catalyst Blog

MAY 7, 2024

By mastering prompt engineering, understanding biases, and maintaining ethical vigilance, business analysis professionals can unlock AI’s superpowers.

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The Importance of Self-Reflection in Business Analysis and Cybersecurity

Analyst Catalyst Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Explore how self-reflection can reshape your understanding of threats and improve decision-making in business analysis. Think you have a solid grasp on cybersecurity? There’s more beneath the surface.

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5 Ways to Gain Business Analysis Experience (and Jumpstart Your Career!)

Analyst Catalyst Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Think you need years of experience to start a career in business analysis? Think again. From self-study and certifications to volunteering and networking, there are many practical ways to gain hands-on skills and set yourself up for success.

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The Young BA

This article focuses on my experience starting as a customer service representative and working myself up to become a lead analyst in my organization. I did not start with many special skills or talents but I wanted to reflect on what did help me.

2024 in Review: 7 Ways IIBA Empowered Business Analysis Professionals Worldwide

Analyst Catalyst Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Curious about how 2024 has shaped the future of business analysis? Explore the tools, upgrades, insights, and connections that IIBA introduced to help professionals thrive, everywhere.

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International Women's Day: Empowering Women in Business Analysis

Analyst Catalyst Blog

MARCH 6, 2025

As we celebrate International Women's Day, lets honour the achievements of women in business analysis and explore how theyre driving meaningful change across industries.

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5 Ways to Navigate Scope Creep as an Agile Business Analysis Professional

Analyst Catalyst Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Using an agile approach, business analysis professionals can transform scope creep into an opportunity for growth and improvement.

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The Art and Act of Business Analysis

Analysts Corner

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Conclusion: A Role That DeliversImpact Being a Business Analyst is like being the glue that holds a project together. The art of business analysis isnt just in the tools or techniquesits in the relationships you build, the problems you solve, and the impact youcreate. But I wouldnt trade it for anything else.

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Golden Rules of Stakeholder Engagement in Business Analysis

BA Times

JULY 21, 2021

What makes business analysis on a project effective?1 1 Is it just about allocating a business analyst (BA) to the project to produce business analysis deliverables on time, or is it about effectively communicating and engaging with stakeholders?

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The Updated Business Analysis Standard: What You Need to Know

Analyst Catalyst Blog

APRIL 1, 2025

The updated Business Analysis Standard is a must-know resource and a living gateway to business analysis knowledge. Susan Moore and Tyler Kenny recently explored its real-world impact on Business Analysis Live. 60 pages, countless possibilities! Tap in for insights and strategies to transform your work.

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Discover the New ECBA Exam and Build Real-World Business Analysis Skills

Analyst Catalyst Blog

APRIL 29, 2025

The new ECBA exam is a game-changer, transforming how candidates prepare for real-world business analysis. With a sharper focus on practical skills, job-ready expertise, and global recognition, its your launchpad to make an immediate impact in todays workplace.

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Business Analysis Is a Painkiller — Not a Vitamin

Analysts Corner

MARCH 30, 2025

Business Analysis Is a PainkillerNot aVitamin Photo by Raimond Klavins on Unsplash A reflection sparked by this brilliant UX piece: We built UX. Because Ive been nodding along to the same story from the business analysisside. We built the field of business analysis. The same thing happened to business analysis.

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Manage Quality of Business Analysis Service

Analysts Corner

MAY 29, 2025

Is my business analysis practice producing quality outcomes? Continue reading on Analysts corner

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The Power of Good Questions in Business Analysis

Analyst Catalyst Blog

MAY 1, 2025

Discover how asking the right questionsnot just any questionscan drive clarity, spark ideas, and transform your business analysis skills. Because a question is so much more than just a tool for gathering information.

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Top Technologies Business Analysis Professionals Should Know in 2025

Analyst Catalyst Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Discover the top technologies revolutionizing business analysis in 2025. From AI-powered insights to blockchain transparency, explore how these innovations empower business analysts to make better decisions, enhance processes, and drive organizational success in a digital-first world.

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The Art of Planning: A Story of Chaos to Clarity in Business Analysis

Analysts Corner

JANUARY 1, 2025

When I started studing Business Analysis back in 2020, digesting business analysis concepts was hard for me. What if we explain Business Analysis concepts in a storytelling format? Thats how I decided that explaining Business Analysis concepts in storytelling format will help us all really understand them.

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The BAST: The New Gravitational Center of Business Analysis

Analysts Corner

APRIL 27, 2025

A transformation of great magnitude has occurred in the universe of business analysis, yet many professionals have not fully grasped its significance. of the BABOK Guide was released, the business analysis community has always considered this guide the fundamental reference for the discipline.

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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Effective Business Analysis

Adaptive US

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In an era where businesses are overflowing with data, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business analysis has become a necessity. AI can significantly enhance the six key knowledge areas outlined by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) in its Business Analysis Body of Knowledge ( BABOK ).

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Transforming Healthcare Through Business Analysis

Analyst Catalyst Blog

APRIL 3, 2025

Business analyst Godfrey Alokwe transformed hospital operations by implementing an EHR system. Using IIBA methodologies, he overcame challenges, improved patient care, boosted efficiency, and reduced costs, showcasing the powerful role of business analysis in healthcare innovation.

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Contribute to the Business Analysis Story

Analyst Catalyst Blog

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Help shape the global conversation on business analysis by sharing your experiences in the 2025 Global State of Business Analysis Survey.

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No One Asked for This Startup — But Business Analysis Made It Work

Analyst Catalyst Blog

APRIL 15, 2025

Here's how business analysis tools helped turn an idea built during a pandemic into a community movement that connected, supported, and elevated local businesses. Startups love chaos, but Rally the Locals was born in it.

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Connecting the Dots: Applying Systems Thinking for Holistic Business Analysis (Part 1)

Analyst Catalyst Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This comprehensive guide explores how business analysts can leverage systems thinking and change impact assessments to navigate complex organizational changes, anticipate risks, and drive successful project outcomes.

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The Power of Connection in Business Analysis

Analyst Catalyst Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In this article, I discuss how you can incorporate successful sales practices into your business analysis toolkit with the help of two use cases.

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Business Analysis in Supply Chain Management

BA Careers

JANUARY 1, 2025

Business Analysis in Supply Chain Management In today’s highly competitive business environment, supply chain management (SCM) plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless delivery of products and services.

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Analysis Everywhere: Uniting the Business Analysis Community

Analyst Catalyst Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

In 2024 and beyond, Analysis Everywhere will spotlight the versatility, value, and far-reaching impact of talented business analysis professionals.

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The Updated Business Analysis Standard: Your Foundation for Success

Analyst Catalyst Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The recently updated Business Analysis Standard provides a simplified, modern foundation for todays business analysis professionals. Learn how it complements the BABOK Guide and find out whats next for the profession. Download your free copy today!

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Automating the Business Analysis Professional?

Analyst Catalyst Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

In the face of emerging Intelligent Automation (IA) technology, this article explores the role of the business analysis professional and the human side to technology growth.

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Top 5 of Episodes of Business Analysis Live in 2024

Analyst Catalyst Blog

JANUARY 23, 2025

Explore the five most popular episodes of Business Analysis Live in 2024. From AI applications to business architecture, see what you might have missed this year.

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108 Business Analysis Techniques

As a training and consulting organization for business analysis, we have come across many techniques that business analysts use while conducting business analysis activities. We decided to compile all the techniques that we came across and find useful.

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6 Facts About Visual Thinking in Business Analysis

Analyst Catalyst Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

There’s a not-so-secret tool that savvy business analysis professionals are using to elevate their communication skills: visual thinking.

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Beyond Requirements: How a Business Analysis Mindset Transformed a Healthcare Project

Analyst Catalyst Blog

APRIL 22, 2025

Through real challenges and lessons learned, I share how a business analysis mindset can shape project success. Reflecting on one of the most complex projects of my career, this blog explores how I navigated stakeholder conflicts and overcame uncertainty to deliver a solution that truly made a difference in the healthcare industry.

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The psychology of business analysis in agile software development

Analysts Corner

APRIL 19, 2023

Understanding human behavior to enhance business analysis in agile software development In agile software development, I've learned that understanding human behavior is the key to conducting effective business analyses. Motivations: Understanding the motivations of stakeholders is critical to effective business analysis.

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Business analysis with artificial intelligence in year 20XX

Analysts Corner

JUNE 21, 2023

Have you ever imagined what the future holds for practitioners of business analysis with artificial intelligence? Well, let’s embark on a futuristic adventure and find out how the collaboration between business analysis (BA) and artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize the ways we perceive and respond to business changes.

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The BAST: The New Gravitational Centre of Business Analysis

Adapting Knowledge Areas to Elevate Your Business Analysis

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Business Analysis Takes Root in Armenia

Transforming Business Analysis With Big Data: A Decision-Maker’s Guide

Business Analyst Career Guide

How to Measure the Performance of Business Analysis Professionals

Unlocking the Power of Business Analysis with AI

The Importance of Self-Reflection in Business Analysis and Cybersecurity

5 Ways to Gain Business Analysis Experience (and Jumpstart Your Career!)

The Young BA

2024 in Review: 7 Ways IIBA Empowered Business Analysis Professionals Worldwide

International Women's Day: Empowering Women in Business Analysis

5 Ways to Navigate Scope Creep as an Agile Business Analysis Professional

The Art and Act of Business Analysis

CBDA Exam Free Mock Questions

Golden Rules of Stakeholder Engagement in Business Analysis

The Updated Business Analysis Standard: What You Need to Know

Discover the New ECBA Exam and Build Real-World Business Analysis Skills

Business Analysis Is a Painkiller — Not a Vitamin

AAC Exam Mock Questions

Manage Quality of Business Analysis Service

The Power of Good Questions in Business Analysis

Top Technologies Business Analysis Professionals Should Know in 2025

The Art of Planning: A Story of Chaos to Clarity in Business Analysis

ECBA Mock Questions

The BAST: The New Gravitational Center of Business Analysis

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Effective Business Analysis

Transforming Healthcare Through Business Analysis

Contribute to the Business Analysis Story

CCBA Exam Questions

No One Asked for This Startup — But Business Analysis Made It Work

Connecting the Dots: Applying Systems Thinking for Holistic Business Analysis (Part 1)

The Power of Connection in Business Analysis

Business Analysis in Supply Chain Management

Free CBAP Mock Questions

Analysis Everywhere: Uniting the Business Analysis Community

The Updated Business Analysis Standard: Your Foundation for Success

Automating the Business Analysis Professional?

Top 5 of Episodes of Business Analysis Live in 2024

108 Business Analysis Techniques

6 Facts About Visual Thinking in Business Analysis

Beyond Requirements: How a Business Analysis Mindset Transformed a Healthcare Project

The psychology of business analysis in agile software development

Business analysis with artificial intelligence in year 20XX

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