Analysts Corner

MAY 18, 2023

The first answer to this question is to start reading BABOK (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge). The question is, what to learn first or which ones are used in a practical BA scenario? As I said in my last article too, everyone prefers simplicity. For aspiring and new BAs How can you prepare for a Business Analyst role?

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Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

link] In this article, I demonstrate how it is possible to use Chat GPT as an assistant (or helper) in executing business analysis tasks based on a case study that deals with developing an application by a startup. You will see artifacts produced by an AI from instructions and questions that a business analyst would ask his stakeholders. “An

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Analysts Corner

APRIL 10, 2023

I recently published an article about the difference between requirements and business rules with examples proposed by ChatGPT. Thus was born this article that you are reading now. If you haven’t read it yet, read the article Chat GPT knows how to differentiate rules from requirements. I’ll show you ChatGPT’s answer in a moment.

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Analysts Corner

AUGUST 8, 2023

This is the first of a series of three articles where I intend to explore possible AI advancements in different tracks: 1. It’s not about predicting the future but about projecting it based on what we can see today. With this additional and specialized layer in the domain, users can ask questions to a distinguished “virtual consultant.”

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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? What technologies should I know as a BA? What certifications should I pursue as a BA? We are change agents.

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Analysts Corner

DECEMBER 26, 2022

This article explores practices proposed by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) that make Product Owners excel in their work. Also, Product Ownership started being seen as the natural next career step for BAs — just like it was, in the past, that BAs would “evolve” into Project Managers.

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Analysts Corner

JULY 28, 2023

In this article, I would like to be on the professional side, so we do not talk about self-destructive machines and other fiction, but after you read it, you can prepare for the real future to increase your career. There were AI in the past decades, but we called them “management expert information systems”. Sounds familiar, right?)

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The BAWorld

MARCH 8, 2024

This article will provide an answer to the fundamental question – How to become a Business Analyst? This is the first question every BA aspirant has or should be having? Let me answer this with a step-by-step road map. What Responsibilities Does A Business Analyst Perform? Who Can Become A Business Analyst?

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore a step-by-step process to elicit reporting requirements effectively. This article outlines five essential steps to elicit reporting requirements effectively. Step 1: Identify Key Stakeholders The success of any reporting project starts with identifying and engaging with key stakeholders.

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Analysts Corner

MARCH 12, 2023

This time we have quite a few new articles and authors joining us, as well as a whole series of stories on data analytics: building your career and skills in data, including some hands-on tutorials on R and Python. One of the articles will come back to the topic of the meaning of agility. Is Agile the right thing to pursue?

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The BAWorld

OCTOBER 7, 2020

This article will provide answer to the fundamental question – How to become a Business Analyst? This is the first question every BA aspirant has or should be having? Let me answer this with a step by step road map. Can you become a business analyst if you are a relationship manager in a Bank.

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The BAWorld

JULY 17, 2021

In this article, we’ll discuss what business architecture is? Our Business analyst interview questions and answers blog post has more such questions answered. It’s a Project Management Institute (PMI) premier ATP and IIBA Endorsed education provider (EEP). from BIZBOK.

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Business Analysis Knowledge Share

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Entrepreneurs, business leaders, and marketers alike often grapple with questions like, “How can we outperform our competitors?” ” A comprehensive competitive analysis provides insightful answers to these pressing questions, equipping businesses with the intelligence needed to strategize effectively.

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Watermark Learning

OCTOBER 3, 2023

A post from the Watermark Learning Project Brief Blog. It also has a list of 50 techniques that ensure consistency and effectiveness in the application of business analysis, which is the topic of today’s article What is the BABOK® Guide? A Business Analyst (BA) employs their skill sets to bring business value.

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Agilemania

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Scrum is a collaborative and iterative framework for managing complex projects that can be challenging to execute given its fast-paced nature and frequent changes in requirements Scrum emphasizes teamwork, accountability and iterative progress toward a well-defined goal. A Comprehensive Comparison of Scrum Master vs. Project Manager.

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Cprime

AUGUST 16, 2021

I was involved in hiring a variety of positions such as Business Analysts, Software Engineers, Testers, Project Managers, Scrum Masters, etc. Since each type of role requires a different set of skills, I usually compile a list of questions to ask when conducting interviews as a guide to help to evaluate a candidate.

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Word of Digits

JANUARY 20, 2022

As a Designer, a Product Manager, a software engineer… anybody working on a digital project, you must know how important UX (User eXperience ) is, along with Design Thinking. As the Nielsen Norman Group explains it in an article : “Elaborate usability tests are a waste of resources. We want technology that works.

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Analysts Corner

JUNE 11, 2022

For a Business Analyst, elicitation is one of the most fun and creative parts of a project. In this article we’ll explore why this is and how to unblock this limitation with a 5-step method you can use right now. But if not done well it can come back to bite us later on. The Australian magpie has extraordinary intelligence.

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Monday

DECEMBER 21, 2022

If you imagine the stages of a project, you’re likely to think of interested parties discussing an idea, managers planning each stage, and teams working diligently towards the goal. It might sound dull, but it’s a vital part of the project’s closing stage and just as important as all the stages preceding it.

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The Uncommon League

JANUARY 19, 2021

These questions lie at the heart of customer recruiting. Answering them correctly can mean helping a company to grow without wasting advertising dollars. Answering them correctly can mean helping a company to grow without wasting advertising dollars. What Will You Measure? Company Growth Who is an ideal customer?

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Userzoom

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Come with me… We asked some of the most respected UX professionals the following question: How do you communicate the value of user research to stakeholders? Come with me… We asked some of the most respected UX professionals the following question: How do you communicate the value of user research to stakeholders?

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Cprime

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This might involve building a functional prototype, completing customer interviews, or conducting market research. In order to make your concept thrive, you will need to calculate and define its viability and feasibility. You need insights on what you need to implement in terms of technology, finance, infrastructure, etc.

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Monday

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Research projects are an important part of a student’s academic career. That said, they can also be a source of stress for many students, particularly if it’s their first time writing a research project. That said, they can also be a source of stress for many students, particularly if it’s their first time writing a research project.

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Capiro

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Before creating a requirement, define the problem that it solves This article answers the frequently asked question, ‘What is a functional requirement?’ Check out this article from Business Rules Community. Estimated reading time: 8 minutes What is a functional requirement? What’s the problem or objective?

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The Uncommon League

AUGUST 17, 2020

The answer might not sit within typical business analyst charts and reports. After two years of interviews, they discovered that psychological safety was the most critical factor. Articles about psychological safety often focus on leadership teams. Research suggests the solution might involve culture. This isn't always easy.

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Monday

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Project and business success and longevity are directly related to the decisions stakeholders make. Impact analysis is a method used to assess the effects — expected and unexpected — an event has on a project or business. Examples are project delays, supply chain incidents, or the loss of key clients.

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MindsMapped

JULY 18, 2020

As someone had rightly said, you can’t solve the problem until you are asking the right question. To obtain insights into the following: Establish what project success looks like Understand how the project fits into the wider business objectives To identify the priority outcomes for a project.

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Monday

MAY 21, 2021

In this article, we’ll show you everything you need to know about streamlining your organization’s processes to boost your efficiency. Let’s start with a basic question. Storing cakes and managing inventories. Managing your finances. Managerial: processes that help you organize and manage all other processes.

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Userzoom

MAY 1, 2018

Ethnography takes a wider picture of a culture, while other types of studies, such as participant observation, diary studies , interviews, video, photography or artefact analysis (devices they use throughout the day) are just different ways of approaching ethnography. This week: ethno graphic research. What is ethnography?

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Userzoom

MAY 1, 2018

Ethnography takes a wider picture of a culture, while other types of studies, such as participant observation, diary studies , interviews, video, photography or artefact analysis (devices they use throughout the day) are just different ways of approaching ethnography. This week: ethno graphic research. What is ethnography?

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Monday

JULY 1, 2021

This article will break down how to master both employee and client onboarding and avoid these issues. For example, a mentorship program can do wonders for your new hires, and account managers or customer success specialists can do the same for your new clients. What are the benefits of a robust employee onboarding process?

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Bridging the Gap

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In this interview, you’ll discover how: ? I have some questions. Today we meet Alison Whitwood, an ACBA and Technical Business Analyst from Sydney, Australia, who recently gained the confidence she needed to succeed in her new role. ANDREA WILSON: Fantastic. Well, hello and welcome. Welcome, Allison. Welcome, Allison. Thanks, Andrea.

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Monday

APRIL 1, 2021

What is a sales funnel, and why does your manager keep going on about it? That’s precisely what we’re here to answer. The answer ultimately depends on how you apply the sales funnel metaphor to your actual business operations and sales processes — as well as marketing efforts directed at driving new leads into the funnel.

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Leading Agile

MARCH 31, 2020

In this week’s episode, LeadingAgile Chief Methodologist, Dennis Stevens, sits down with Mike Cottmeyer to discuss Capability-based organizations, Systems of Delivery vs Systems of Transformation, managing dependencies, and more. – Talk about project management and things like that. Soundcloud. Transcript. – Yeah.

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Whizlabs

APRIL 19, 2021

David is also a contributor to IEEE Cloud Computing and has published countless number of articles and books over the years. It is loud and clear that Cloud Computing is fundamental to the new wave of digital transformation. This is where the Cloud Thought Leaders and Next Generation Leaders stepped in. Titles suitable for David are endless.

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Leading Agile

MARCH 11, 2020

Listen to the SoundNotes Podcast on the go! Find and subscribe to SoundNotes on: Apple Podcasts. Google Play. Soundcloud. Welcome to an all-new podcast hosted by LeadingAgile’s CEO, Mike Cottmeyer. In the inaugural episode, Mike sits down with our CIO, Brian Sondergaard and reminisces about the world before LeadingAgile. Transcript.

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Clarasys

MARCH 31, 2022

I’ve joined Clarasys as a Senior Management Consultant, specializing in sustainability, and I’ve previously been a sustainability lead at a large charity in the UK. Non-profit organisation B Lab UK ‘s Director of Growth and Product James Ghaffari chats to Clarasys’ Ruth Wilkinson about all things B-Corp.

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