BA Times

MARCH 31, 2022

The post Business Analysis | Role or Capability? appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs. A recent employer pulled me aside after about 2 weeks on the job (as a contractor) and said “We’ve been told that we don’t need […].

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BA Times

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

This is why businesses need to introduce new capabilities that will help them bring […]. The post 6 Steps To Build A Business Analysis Capability appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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BA Times

AUGUST 12, 2021

A CIO needs a trusted partner to facilitate joint ownership between business and IT to deliver business value, reduce risk, and remove project blockages, and deliver on the organization’s strategy. Business analysis is about improving business performance. The exceptional business analysis […].

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BA Times

JULY 14, 2021

The post What Can We Learn from Crime Fiction in Business Analysis? appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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Business Analysis Business Analysis 273

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 Business Analysis 235

BA Times

APRIL 4, 2024

AI has become an integral part of our daily lives, manifesting through voice assistants for customer service, chatbots, market trend prediction, proactive identification of potential health issues, and other such things. […] The post How AI will Affect Business Analysis in 2024 appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, (..)

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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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BA Times

AUGUST 11, 2022

Although, a deterministic approach is synonymous to analysis and decisions are being made using careful research, still there is much room for creativity. The post The Importance of Creativity in Business Analysis appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs. In the […].

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Business Analysis Business Analysis 237

BA Times

AUGUST 28, 2024

However, […] The post Navigating Multiple ‘Right’ Answers in Business Analysis appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs. Let’s take a seemingly simple question; “Who released the song ‘The Boys of Summer’?” If you know the answer, you might instinctively reply “Don Henly”.

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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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BA Times

JUNE 12, 2024

Professionals in the dynamic field of business analysis must constantly adjust to shifting surroundings and a wide range of stakeholder needs. Let’s discover useful insights that can be applied to […] The post Learn Business Analysis From A Chameleon appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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BA Times

MARCH 2, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations constantly seek ways to improve their processes, products, and services. Business Analysis and Product Management are two key areas essential to achieving these goals.

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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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BA Times

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Use the Universal Business Analysis Planning Checklist as You Plan Your Business Analysis Approach. The business process management, regulatory compliance and digital transformation projects that business analysts may play a role in all come with different goals, scopes, teams, timelines, budgets dependencies and risks.

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BA Times

JUNE 7, 2023

There was hardly time to get my bearings before needing to elicit requirements and write user stories, much less be able to understand how […] The post The Three Cs of Business Analysis appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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Business Analysis Business Analysis 210

BA Times

AUGUST 9, 2023

The future belongs to those who embrace AI in business analysis, and the time to seize this unparalleled opportunity is now.

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BA Careers

JANUARY 18, 2025

Ethical Decision Making in Business Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide In the field of business analysis, ethical decision-making plays a critical role in ensuring that actions taken align with moral principles and organizational values.

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BA Times

JULY 31, 2024

Feedback […] The post Decoding Stakeholder Signals: Beyond Formal Feedback in Business Analysis appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs. That is very useful, but consciously created feedback of this type is only one source of valuable insight.

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Business Analysis Business Analysis 199

BA Times

JULY 3, 2024

Effective transmission of internal best practices within a business analysis team is crucial for fostering consistency, efficiency, and continuous improvement. As business analysts navigate complex projects and evolving client needs, harnessing collective knowledge and refining methodologies can significantly enhance outcomes.

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BA Times

JANUARY 24, 2024

Business analysis is not just an IT-related profession; it is a profession that has expression in every facet of life, and hence one of the reasons why you should take pride in this profession if you are a business analyst or why you should aspire to be one.

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BA Times

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A Business Analysis Center of Excellence (BACoE) is a dynamic and strategic organizational asset that can significantly enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of business analysis processes.

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Business Analysis Business Analysis Agile 208

BA Times

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Although, a deterministic approach is synonymous to analysis and decisions are being made using careful research, still there is much room for creativity. The post The Importance of Creativity in Business Analysis appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs. In the […].

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Business Analysis Business Analysis 204

BA Times

APRIL 6, 2023

Therefore, Business Analysis principles are the basic rules that should be followed to manage changes successfully. The Business Analysis Book of Knowledge (BABOK) does not currently contain an official list of principles for successful change initiatives.

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Business Analysis Business Analysis Agile 189

BA Times

MAY 18, 2023

Writing Effective Use Cases (Agile Software Development Series) […] The post Best of BATimes: 10 Best Business Analysis Books For Beginners appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs. Here are some books that can be of assistance.

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Business Analysis Business Analysis Agile 212

BA Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

Within this realm, the integration of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) principles has emerged as a pivotal force, reshaping the way BAs navigate and optimize business processes.

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Business Analysis Business Analysis Information Technology Information Technology 210

BA Times

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

As we all know business analysis is a profession growing at a fast pace and will continue to see this trend […] The post Top Business Analysis Trends To Watch Out For In 2023 appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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Business Analysis Business Analysis 202

BA Times

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

With the economic landscape ever-evolving and uncertainty in the air, it pays to know which business analysis skills are essential for success. In such a business environment, having the right skills can be the difference between success and failure.

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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. Mainly, product management or ownership should use business analysis within the following points: 1.

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BA Times

MAY 10, 2023

To assist friends of other business analysts around the world, I have written this article to explain […] The post Building a House: Analogy for the Business Analysis Role appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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Passionate BA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

You will find my business analysis digest, my articles, and more! The post Workshop facilitation for business analysts appeared first on Passionate BA. Is that your first visit to Passionate BA? If you have just started reading my blog, I must indicate that you can find many other helpful materials on a blog page.

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BA Times

APRIL 13, 2023

1] [2]This methodology allows the observer, faced with a vague and unstructured problem situation, the possibility to approach as holistically as possible, concentrating, combining and co-housing […] The post Soft Systems Methodology for Business Analysis appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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Business Analysis Business Analysis 179

BA Careers

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Business Analysis in Product Management: A Comprehensive Guide In today’s fast growing market, business analysis plays an important role in creating a successful product.

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BA Times

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The post How to Create Unique Value in your Business Analysis Career appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs. Adding other skills to your core skills creates your unique value. By doing this, you’ll not only make yourself more valuable, but also more […].

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Business Analysis Business Analysis 198

BA Times

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As AI technologies continue to advance, they are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the […] The post What’s Next: The Future of Business Analysis in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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BA Careers

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Business Analysis Models and Models Business Analysis Templates and Examples : Business analysis is a key activity that helps organizations understand needs, solve problems and achieve goals.

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Business Analysis Business Analysis 71

Passionate BA

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In this episode of the Passionate Business Analyst podcast, my guest is Stefan Bossuwé , an authority on holistic business analysis. Stefan is a speaker, coach, trainer, and mentor for business analysts. We define holistic part of business analysis, discuss its application, and share our experiences.

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Business Analysis Business Analysis 130

BA Times

AUGUST 5, 2021

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. This article attempts to provide a visual, relative comparison between: A traditional Waterfall method that […].

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