Bridging the Gap

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In my experience as a business analyst, manager of business analysts, and now trainer of business analysts, there are certain qualities that set high-performing business analysts apart. Being a great business analyst goes beyond foundational skills.

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Analysts Corner

MARCH 12, 2023

In the digest below you will find answers to the questions like: how to perform SWOT analysis, how to use requirements traceability matrices, how to nail you requirements workshops, and probably most importantly how to overcame one of the biggest concerns of an aspiring BA — dealing with the problem of no prior experience.

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Bridging the Gap

AUGUST 10, 2022

Don’t business analysts slow things down, add more costs, and create unnecessary documentation? Business analysts add a tremendous amount of value to projects. This video takes a look at the specific ways business analysis increases the return on investment. (If What does that mean?

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Analysts Corner

AUGUST 17, 2022

Does anyone even read it? Indeed, the art of creating, curating, and preserving quality project, product, and process documentation is facing a crisis in the age of “agile.” After all, are we not supposed to value “working software over comprehensive documentation?” Personal illustrations series. Documentation is dead.

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Bridging the Gap

MARCH 5, 2024

On every successful project, you’ll find a business analyst. So what is a business analyst? And what does a business analyst do? There are many variations of the business analyst role, and the business analyst job title is used inconsistently.

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Modern Analyst

MARCH 10, 2024

As I coach business analysts around the globe, there are 5 common Business Analysis questions I receive consistently from aspiring and existing Business Analysts (BAs); How do I move into a BA Role with no BA Experience? How do I show my value when no one knows what I do? We are change agents.

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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. Which type of prototype is George creating?

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Analysts Corner

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Succeed As A Business Analyst— Key Skills, Roles, and Responsibilities Business Analysis (Image created in Adobe Spark/Adobe Express) Business Analyst—An Introduction The U.S. According to Salary.com, the average salary of a business analyst is $77,009.

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Analysts Corner

JUNE 24, 2022

When this happens, we are a bit stuck and unsure how to proceed. In this article we’ll explore 3 ideas for how to deal with stakeholder resistance so that you can get the engagement back that you really need: Step 1?—?Build Create management support Building a Trust-based Relationship All relationships are built on trust.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Introduction In the dynamic world of data analytics , Business Analysts play a crucial role in deciphering complex datasets and deriving valuable insights. To enhance their efficiency, many Business Analysts are turning to ChatGPT, an advanced language model created by OpenAI. How does ChatGPT work?

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The BAWorld

JANUARY 24, 2024

Getting ready for an experienced Business Analyst interview goes beyond the basics. These questions aim to uncover your know-how, problem-solving skills, and how well you handle real-world business challenges. As a business analyst, how does your typical day look like?

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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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Analysts Corner

AUGUST 15, 2022

Although Business Analysis is about helping the business solve their problems, there’s a dark side to this which often get’s us into trouble. At the counter the official asked me how long I was staying for. “4 It was years since we’d met, and we had plans to connect and explore Florida. 4 weeks”, I said. You need a visa?—?that’s

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Bridging the Gap

APRIL 6, 2022

Many business analysts feel like their role is not needed in agile. We hear that agile teams don’t want “requirements” and so we assume they don’t want business analysts! Here’s exactly why agile teams need business analysts. Then we assume that they don’t want us as business analysts.

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Smart Data Collective

JUNE 15, 2021

How companies gather, manage and control data has undeniably become one of the most important aspects of business success today. It’s estimated that every human being creates at least 1.7 It’s estimated that every human being creates at least 1.7 Let’s jump into four of them below: Image Source: Looker.

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The BAWorld

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Why does Alex involve him? This is a functional requirement This is a non-functional requirement This is not a requirement for a system This is a constraint for the system A Business Analyst has joined a project under maintenance and found that there is no requirements register to maintain requirements.

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Passionate BA

AUGUST 1, 2023

The business analysis digest #36 is here! Welcome to the Business Analysis Digest #36, with the best business analysis and related topics articles of July 2023. If you want to know how to become a BA, which skills you need, what to expect from the role, and more – this is an excellent place to begin. Hello there!

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Domo

AUGUST 10, 2023

As my colleague Ben Schein, Domo’s SVP of Product, likes to joke, “If a report falls in the forest, does anyone hear it?” In our webinar, There’s an App for That—Tips for Crafting Apps, Dashboards, and other Engaging Data Experiences , we investigate why these disconnects happen and how mutual curiosity can help bridge the gap.

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Analysts Corner

APRIL 26, 2023

Touch wood ;) This month was big on advancements in AI, and it is reflected by our authors exploring topics like “can AI help with business rules and non-functional requirements?”, “what is the biggest breakthrough and future of ChatGTP?”, It is an example of how we will interact with all technology things in the future.” Yes, uncle!

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Domo

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

And you’ll be more confident in the output’s reliability and validity because you know how the model is being trained. This integration means you can now use your Databricks-developed AI models to enrich your operational data in Domo, turning complex algorithms into practical business insights easily and effectively.

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BA Squared

AUGUST 16, 2021

I mean working as needed for the users and intended value the business leaders wanted. For the purpose of this article, I want to set that conversation aside and instead focus on how analysis happens on agile teams, BA or not. The question is how good are they at it? For many decades we have seen this play out.

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Watermark Learning

JULY 31, 2023

The ever-evolving business world requires reliable guidelines to assess and maximize corporate productivity. In this article, we will explore the nuances of this invaluable resource so you can understand why it’s necessary for anyone involved in business analysis. On this page : What is Business Analysis? The outcomes?

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BA Squared

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

6 Ways Business Analysts and Product Owners Contribute to Successful DevOps. Continuous delivery requires the team to plan in small chunks that deliver value to users. Integrating in chunks that cannot be independently deployed creates code dependency and version chaos. It is a common initiative in many organizations!

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Bridging the Gap

AUGUST 31, 2023

As a business analyst, you want to create the best documentation and models possible. But focusing too much on perfecting those documents early on is actually a big mistake I see a lot of business analysts make. Not only does it waste your time, but it can damage your credibility and delay project timelines.

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Bridging the Gap

AUGUST 24, 2022

While conceptually we understand that project budgets are limited, and requirements prioritization helps us receive the most possible value for our investments in technology, there is a part of us that wants it ALL and wants it ALL NOW. We help business analysts start their careers. This does not have to be complicated.

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Bridging the Gap

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Stakeholder engagement is critical to success as a business analyst. They will make you less effective as a business analyst, and they will make it more challenging for you to discover the true problem to be solved and get the information you need from stakeholders to make sure that you’re solving that problem in the right way.

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Bridging the Gap

MARCH 16, 2023

As you explore job roles, are you curious about the difference between a business analyst and a subject matter expert (SME)? Are you unsure if your skills qualify you as a subject matter expert or a business analyst? Discover how to be more effective on any project. >>

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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.

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The BAWorld

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

CCBA Practice Test Welcome to your CCBA Mock Test Business analyst Helen has joined a project a few months back. the Business Analyst's workplace c. the Business Analyst's workplace c. Option B none of the above Option C Option A A business analyst is part of a business intelligence project.

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The BAWorld

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Now, they are not sure how much refinement needs to be done for these. One of the stakeholders, Robert, is very keen on helping the Business analyst in writing the requirements. He feels that he can actually add value by writing requirements. How does BDD achieve it? When is the refinement complete?

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The BAWorld

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Business Capability analysis is conducted to assess the enterprise capabilities for various purposes. In this post, I am going to simplify the concept of Business capability analysis. What is a business capability? Source: The Business Dictionary. Business capabilities are:Intangible assets that cannot be seen.

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Bridging the Gap

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Today we meet Amelia McHenry, a Business Analyst, who completed The Business Analyst Blueprint® program where she gained the confidence to go from a technical writer to a lead business analyst while increasing her salary and her confidence. I’m here with Amelia McHenry today. Hi, Amelia. What was going on?

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Bridging the Gap

MAY 18, 2023

Becoming a Lead Business Analyst is a significant step in your career. If you’re curious whether or not you are prepared for a Lead Business Analyst role, this video is for you because I share 5 tips to help you excel as a Lead Business Analyst. What will it require and how can you prepare yourself?

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Domo

MAY 10, 2023

Aquib Mehdad, Data Analyst at Australian Wool Innovation, is a data professional, Domo Community Member of the Year Ovation Award winner, and Domo Community Forum Coach. We sat down with Aquib to chat about how he uses Domo to visualize and communicate data in a way that centers on the art of storytelling. Storytelling is mine.

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Bridging the Gap

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As a business analyst, you can make a huge difference in how change is managed and save your teams a lot of re-work while neutralizing the negative energy often associated with change. My go-to Change Request Form is included in the Business Analyst Template Toolkit , which is one of our most popular digital products.

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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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Sisense

JANUARY 9, 2020

This change is a symbol of the strength of the combined product, which has evolved to a point where tools for advanced data analysts and line-of-business users are available on the same platform. A simple change like this can often create confusion. It still supports creating and sharing advanced data visualizations.

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