Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

A reading list for BAs in product teams Many business analysis professionals work in a product setting. Whether you’re collaborating with, or acting as, a product owner, there are product management approaches that are useful for conducting business analysis. I personally love both frameworks.

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Agilemania

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Straightforwardly if I have to explain the Product Management, then I would say, “The activities performed throughout the Product Lifecycle is the Product Management.” Who is a Product Manager, Product Owner, Project Manager, and Business Analyst?

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Analysts Corner

JANUARY 29, 2024

Navigating the complexities of roles in product development, especially understanding the distinct functions of a Product Owner (PO) and a Business Analyst (BA), can be challenging. The Scrum Guide doesn’t define BA as an obligatory role for a Scrum team, but Business Analysis is certainly needed.

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Argon Digital

JULY 11, 2023

Whether it’s developing new renewable energy projects, optimizing energy distribution systems, or implementing cutting-edge technologies, businesses in this sector rely heavily on the expertise of their business analysts and product managers.

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Project Manager vs Business Analyst — a role mix-up or an identity crisis! I remember, when I almost figured out what a BA actually does, that was also the time where I confused it with a PM role. A business analyst is someone who knows the industry inside and out, can identify its issues, and can find creative solutions.

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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. Who does not know about Modern Analyst? Or BA Digest by Blackmetric Business Solutions? Or BA Digest by Blackmetric Business Solutions? Or BA Times?

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Analysts Corner

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If you are working on products, you have realized product management handles requirements in a different way. 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.

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

BA techniques — prioritization Photo by Ch_pski on Unsplash Feature and user story prioritization is important for business analysts in a development project for several reasons: Alignment with business goals : Business analysts play a key role in aligning the development project with the overall business goals and objectives.

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Passionate BA

MARCH 2, 2024

Business Analysis Conferences: what and why? In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business environment, professionals need to stay on the edge of the latest trends. Business analysis conferences serve as a crucial nexus for this pursuit in our knowledge area. But why attend a business analysis conference?

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

You’ve completed all the online training, gained all of the knowledge, are well-versed in all aspects of business analysis, and have done everything in your power to comprehend the so-called BABOK 100 times. You’ve been working at your new job for almost a month now, and you’re still sitting at your desk wondering, “What should I do?”

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Analysts Corner

AUGUST 8, 2023

Welcome to the a slightly belated July edition of Analyst’s corner digest. We’ve got some insights on using SWOT and identifying business rules, a guide to assess your enterprise architecture practice maturity, an interview with Karl Wiegers as recorded by Fabricio Laguna; and a few career stories: how do you start a new project as a BA?

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Analysts Corner

JANUARY 8, 2023

Getting certified as a Business Analyst “Great minds are always feared by lesser minds.” ― Dan Brown, The Lost Symbol It is not necessary to be certified as a business analyst in order to work in the field. There are no specific certifications that are required in order to become a business analyst.

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Analysts Corner

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

> Keep reading… 2) Business process modelling: key elements by Igor Arkhipov Modelling a business process often becomes one of the key steps of a business analyst’s job. We’ll cover what they are in this article. > But in our corner this is usually the busiest time.

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Analysts Corner

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Another month, another edition of the Analyst’s corner digest. This time, we’ve got a collection of stories about business analysis, data, agile, and product and project management. Essential practices for business analysis success are surely a must read from the list — based on many years of practical experience.

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Analysts Corner

JANUARY 18, 2023

Good communication skills are essential for business analysts to be able to effectively gather and document requirements, develop solutions, and present findings to stakeholders. One of the main responsibilities of a business analyst is to bridge the gap between the business and the technical sides of an organization.

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Passionate BA

APRIL 17, 2023

The business analysis digest #34 is here! Welcome to the Business Analysis Digest #34, with the best business analysis and related topics articles of the previous weeks. The author emphasizes the importance of selecting relevant metrics that align with the product’s goals and objectives. Hello there!

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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. The business analyst is a change agent.

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The year started strong with a few things happening in the world of business analysis and IT — and we were lucky to have a few very interesting submissions in our corner. A lot of articles on business analysis career development, BA tools & techniques, Agile, AI and Enterprise Architecture this time.

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Passionate BA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

The business analysis digest #37 is here! Welcome to the Business Analysis Digest #37, with the best business analysis and related topics articles of August 2023. By focusing on these tips, we can navigate the complexities of outsourced development and ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software products.

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Analysts Corner

APRIL 3, 2023

All I am trying to clarify here is what the actual meaning of technical knowledge is and what industries need from you as a business analyst. All I am trying to clarify here is what the actual meaning of technical knowledge is and what industries need from you as a business analyst.

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Analysts Corner

MAY 28, 2023

Welcome to the May edition of Analyst’s corner digest. Starting a career as a business analyst may be overwhelming, and resources like this help to gain focus. When I first got into business analysis, it was pretty daunting, but like everything out there, it got better with practice. Enjoy reading.

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Argon Digital

AUGUST 11, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore why defining software requirements is crucial for businesses engaged in the software selection process and delve into the pivotal roles of business analysts and product managers in this endeavor. This is where the process of defining software requirements becomes invaluable.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Is a Business Analyst Vital in All Phases of a Project Lifecycle? In today’s fast-paced business environment, the role of a business analyst (BA) is often misunderstood or underestimated. Check out this article on Product Management, Product Ownership and Business Analysis.

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Passionate BA

APRIL 11, 2023

What is CRUD? ” Developing software systems that effectively manage information is a complex task that requires careful planning and consideration. ” Developing software systems that effectively manage information is a complex task that requires careful planning and consideration. Hello there!

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Bridging the Gap

MARCH 9, 2023

Are you looking for a business analyst job and finding a dizzying array of job titles? Do you have a title other than Business Analyst but know you really are a business analyst or have a fair amount of business analyst job responsibilities? Today, I am discussing business analyst job titles.

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Astera

MARCH 11, 2024

Enterprises deal with a lot of business documents available in different layouts and formats across several business units, ranging from invoices, purchase orders, forms, and financial statements. AI-powered data extraction solutions like Astera ReportMiner can help businesses overcome this problem. Register now! Excellent Tool!

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Tableau

JANUARY 25, 2024

Kristin Adderson January 25, 2024 - 11:21pm Harveen Kathuria Senior Director, Product Management Tableau has been on the journey to help people see and understand their data for over two decades. Thanks to data analysts, this mission has been a success and will continue to be a success. What is Einstein Copilot for Tableau?

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

JANUARY 19, 2023

I had the opportunity to speak with Kent McDonald on products, projects, and more with Kent McDonald author of How to be an Agile Business Analyst and Beyond Requirements: Analysis with an Agile Mindset (Agile Software Development Series). How would you define a project versus a product? How do you define outcome?

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Analysts Corner

DECEMBER 26, 2022

A view from business analysis reference guides It’s not new that a good application of business analysis practices (traditional or agile) helps Product Owners improve their day-to-day work. There is also another possibility, where BAs partner with POs to collaborate in developing great products.

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Analysts Corner

MARCH 1, 2023

As if everything is permanent. :) Minimalist, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Minimalism, Light Weight Travel? What is the common thread among all these? So what is minimalism? It could be intentionally choosing what you need than what you want. Minimalism is a lifestyle and a trending term for several years now.

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Argon Digital

AUGUST 24, 2023

In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the essence of UAT, its significance, and how astute product managers and business analysts can harness its potential to optimize system implementations via our top 10 user acceptance testing tips. This provides a benchmark for evaluating the system during UAT.

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The BAWorld

MARCH 14, 2024

Do you struggle to communicate complex business solutions? This guide explores top prototyping tools specifically designed for business analysts, regardless of your experience level. What are Prototyping Tools? Top Prototyping Picks for Business Analysts: 1.

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Bridging the Gap

APRIL 27, 2023

You may be a business analyst while also taking on other roles like becoming a project manager, tester, product manager, or even a developer. Define an action plan to expand your business analyst skill set. >> Hybrid roles are becoming more of a reality in today’s workforce.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

MAY 12, 2023

Christina is an accomplished transformation consultant specializing in business analysis , business process management, product management, and project management. Her breadth of exposure brings a wealth of experience in producing financial, productivity, operational, technological, and service improvements.

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Cprime

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

In part 1 of this blog series , we discussed what the System Team is, what a Product Owner (PO) for the System Team does, and the essential skills for this role in relation to the System Team. Now we turn our attention to where you might find the Product Owner for the System Team. Business Analyst or Architect.

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Juice Analytics

MARCH 11, 2021

Along the way, we’ve learned a lot about what works and doesn’t. In this series I’ll take you through what you need to know to design, build, launch, sell and support a data product. Pain Points We’ve noticed a temptation with data products to forget the cardinal rule of any product: it needs to solve a specific problem.

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Business Analysts

AUGUST 16, 2022

by Business Analysis, Benefiting from business analysis is about much more than hiring an individual with the title business analyst. Business Analysis is a means in which outcomes are derived, strategy is linked to execution and ideas are realised through to revenue.

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