BA Times

AUGUST 5, 2021

The merits of Agile versus Waterfall are well documented. However, it is useful to understand the relative differences between the paradigms and how they impact Business Analysis – particularly if you work in an environment where both approaches are used.

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Analysts Corner

JULY 3, 2023

Perform a document analysis of any publicly available document on the domain. Think of laws, regulations, white papers, and anything that can give you a general understanding of the business domain. Read any existing documentation , meeting notes, or important emails about the project. Use their existing systems.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

MARCH 4, 2022

Before we delve into understanding the importance of roadmaps in Business Analysis , let’s understand what a roadmap is. A roadmap is a strategic plan or a GPS for the business that defines a goal or desired outcome and includes the major steps or milestones needed to reach it. What is a Roadmap? What a Roadmap is not ….

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MindsMapped

JANUARY 5, 2021

The Rise of the Business Analysis Profession and the Emergence of Global Standards. he past decade saw an explosion in demand for Business Analysts, where data-focused companies were still relatively new, analytics were not as commonly used and technology were not advancing at such an exponential rate as it currently is.

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Analysts Corner

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Tech: integrated knowledge bases, machine learning tips, and a guide to git for a business analyst. > Keep reading… 6) The Significance of a Software Requirement Specification (SRS) Document by Nelson M. > Keep reading… Strategy analysis 1) You Have Been Working with KPIs Wrongly — This is Why by Nelson M.

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Bridging the Gap

JUNE 22, 2023

As Bridging the Gap introduced the Applied Certification in Business Analysis , which you can earn when you participate in The Business Analyst Blueprint® certification program , we’ve been receiving a lot of questions about the ACBA, and also how it compares to the certification options offered by other providers, like IIBA® and PMI®.

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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 are not conversations to confirm what should be written in a spec document.

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The BAWorld

JANUARY 24, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or looking to step up in your career, mastering these questions is key to showcasing your skills in the world of business analysis. Let’s dive in and get ready for a deeper exploration into the experienced business analyst interview questions and answers. applied from your experience.

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The BAWorld

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

ECBA Exam Questions The ECBA sample questions cover a range of topics related to the business analysis discipline, including requirements elicitation and management, enterprise analysis, business analysis planning and monitoring, and solution evaluation. Analysis of requirements involves which of the following?

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Bridging the Gap

DECEMBER 12, 2023

And over time, you’ll expand your business analysis skill set. Experiment with a new visual model to clarify a complex concept. Consider a new type of requirements document to address a currently unmet need, such as a business process model, scope statement, or use case.

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Analysts Corner

JANUARY 9, 2024

However, you have people with whom you could collaborate (yes, the partners mentioned above — #2) to make sure that you collected/documented all the necessary requirements. Collaborate until you reach shared understanding then document. Don’t rush to document the requirements at the very beginning. Be creative!

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Insight Software

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Business intelligence is a key tool, empowering companies to get the most out of their data by providing tools to analyze information, streamline operations, track performance, and inform decision-making. Power BI can generate easy-to-read visualizations that help stakeholders perform key analysis.

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Analysts Corner

MAY 16, 2023

Time management simplified Photo by Aron Visuals on Unsplash So far For those of you who have read my articles here so far, I have written on a broad range of business analysis techniques. A physical white board can be used to take down notes to track updates, see a visual overview, etc.

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Watermark Learning

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A Business Analyst (BA) employs their skill sets to bring business value. The profession’s foundational resource, the third version of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK® Guide v3) can help the business analyst identify their strengths and areas needing improvement as they work on building their skills.

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The BAWorld

MARCH 29, 2024

This article delves into the five key skills for business analysts , offering guidance for those aiming to navigate the complexities of this evolving profession. Core BA Skills: This category encompasses the essential abilities particular to the business analyst role, including eliciting, documenting , analyzing, and validating requirements.

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Business Bullet

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Grant Wright facilitated a half day workshop at the European Business Analysis conference 2020 on Unleashing the power of visual thinking. Grant actively practices Visual Thinking throughout his work and is passionate about its ability to create alignment, improve understanding and generate creative ideas.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Exploratory data analysis (EDA) For a financial institution, you have been tasked with exploring customer transaction data. ChatGPT can generate descriptive statistics, visualizations, and even provide hypotheses for further investigation, making your EDA process more efficient. ChatGPT can help in creating compelling visuals.

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MindsMapped

JULY 18, 2020

Business Analysts and Business Analytics – Differences. Business Analyst. The different techniques Business Analysts use, to achieve the expected outcome, is what makes them different from Business Analytics. The nature of the work of Business Analysts has outlined the below categorization.

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Analysts Corner

JANUARY 7, 2024

Another notorious characteristic of legacy systems is outdated or lack of documentation. As a result, knowledge about a specific business logic is encoded in source code and kept in the minds of employees who work with that logic. Handling that burden is one of a business analyst’s most complex tasks. Don’t trust documentation.

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Bridging the Gap

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Hi, I’m Laura Brandenburg with Bridging the Gap where we help you start, succeed, and excel in your business analyst career with weekly videos on business analysis, tips and techniques. #1 They can create requirement specifications, analyze requirements, and create visual models. They are able to think critically.

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IAG Consulting

APRIL 26, 2023

It may be that you have literally just started, have nothing, and you want to understand and model how the product will be used so that you can discover, document, and prioritize the capabilities and features (or high-level requirements, epics.) These can work really well for detailed mapping and have the benefit of the visual.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

OCTOBER 26, 2023

By following these steps, you can ensure that the reports you generate meet the specific needs of your organization, enabling better decision-making and improved business performance. Create a Requirements Document: Document all gathered requirements in a clear and organized manner.

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Analysts Corner

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

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. It’s been gratifying to be able to help them grow in their careers as business analysts. Business analysis roles come in many different flavors with many other titles.

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Analysts Corner

APRIL 30, 2023

What I did was something undigestible to me as well — I completed online courses in Excel, SQL, Python, Data Visualization, Data Analysis process, etc. I had Excel knowledge and got interested in data visualization later, but never in the coding part. I opted for Udemy courses and learnt Tableau and Power BI.

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Analysts Corner

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Sequencing the steps In a simple scenario when steps are linear, you just work with your stakeholders, or observe the process, or study the documentation and eventually place your process activities in a line, connecting them with an arrow that will show the order of execution. This will be shown as a decision node in the process flow.

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Analysts Corner

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Document everything using tools like user stories, use-case diagrams, and Business Requirement Documents (BRD). Consider training sessions, and ensure proper documentation is available for them. Work closely with system architects and use tools like API documentation. Solution : Engage users early in the process.

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Bridging the Gap

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Hi, I’m Laura Brandenburg with Bridging the Gap, where we help you start, succeed, and excel in your business analyst career with weekly videos and business analysis tips and techniques. Buy-in means that the business agrees with what’s documented.

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The BAWorld

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Analyze existing documentation Studying such documents like business processes , user manuals, and system specifications already available provides some insights into the current practices. Taking this analysis as a basis will help in gathering requirements easier while also setting up the project’s context.

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Analysts Corner

JULY 28, 2023

Visually representation of AI mimics the human world but does not understand it. That is the point where we have to talk about IT business analysis. IT business analysis in the age of artificial intelligence What does a Business Analyst do? Look at those diagrams on the picture.

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BA Careers

MAY 11, 2024

Activity diagrams are powerful tools in the world of software engineering, aiding in the visualization and understanding of complex processes and workflows. Explore activity diagram makers and address common questions in software engineering.

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The BAWorld

MARCH 14, 2024

Imagine software that lets you create interactive, visual prototypes during product design and development. This allows designers to quickly visualize and evaluate ideas, leading to better products for everyone. Top Prototyping Picks for Business Analysts: 1. What are Prototyping Tools?

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Business analysts (BAs) stand at the crossroads of technology and business, making sense of data to drive strategic decisions. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the multifaceted world of business analysis , supported by real-life case studies from the data analytics realm.

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The BAWorld

MARCH 8, 2024

As defined by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), Business analysis is the practice of “enabling change in an enterprise by defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to stakeholders”. This article will provide an answer to the fundamental question – How to become a Business Analyst?

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Bridging the Gap

AUGUST 10, 2023

Did you know that using visual models can improve communication, reduce misunderstandings, and facilitate collaboration in business analysis projects? However, many BAs avoid creating visual models because they feel like they don’t have access to the right tools.

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Analysts Corner

AUGUST 8, 2023

> Keep reading… 3) Identifying and documenting business rules by Karl Wiegers My friend Jeremy visited his local blood bank’s website and made an appointment to donate blood later that day. Welcome to the a slightly belated July edition of Analyst’s corner digest.

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The BAWorld

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The BA will identify all the stakeholders involved, assess the organization’s current processes, set timelines, define measurable objectives, requirement elicitation, and documentation. Business analysts are domain experts who collaborate with data professionals to address business problems – solve the churn problem.

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BA Careers

MAY 9, 2024

Create an Activity Diagram : In the world of systems analysis and design, activity diagrams serve as invaluable tools for visually representing workflows, processes, and activities within a system.

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