Analysts Corner

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Reflecting on the previous year, I’ve noticed a few strong trends in our articles. In this issue of Analyst’s corner digest we’ve got the articles about: Requirements elicitation: building partnerships and committing to good requirements, asking the right questions and an intriguing: Why do we ask the most important question — “Why?”

Business Analysis 130

Business Analysis Business Analysis Requirements Gathering Project Management 130

BA Coach

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This article is part of our ongoing series exploring Agile Business Analysis principles as defined in the IIBA Agile Extension. For business analysts (BAs), this principle highlights the importance of being facilitators of collaboration and promoter of improvement. So far, we’ve covered five principles.

Agile 52

Agile Requirements Gathering Innovation Business Analysis 52

Business Analysis Knowledge Share

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

To navigate this data-rich environment successfully, business analysts can turn to process modeling as a powerful tool. In this article, we’ll explore how process modeling can significantly benefit business analysts in data analytics projects. Comment below to share your experiences using process modeling in your projects.

Process Modelling 88

Process Modelling Data Analytics Data Analytics Requirements Gathering 88

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.

Business Analysis 233

Business Analysis Business Analysis Documentation Requirements Gathering 233

Business Analysis Knowledge Share

MARCH 9, 2023

Product management, product ownership, and business analysis are all crucial roles within an organization that work towards a common goal: delivering valuable products and services to customers. In this article, we will explore the similarities and differences between product management, product ownership, and business analysis.

Product Management 52

Product Management Product Management Business Analysis Business Analysis 52

BA Coach

JANUARY 3, 2025

This article delves into the stakeholder identification checklist technique, explains the categories included, and outlines how to apply it to your project for optimal results. Conclusion The stakeholder checklist technique is a simple yet highly effective way to ensure comprehensive stakeholder identification and requirements gathering.

Business Analysis 52

Business Analysis Business Analysis Requirements Gathering Documentation 52

Analysts Corner

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In this guide, we will use the 5W1H method to help you plan and succeed in your future requirements workshop. The 5W1H of a requirements workshop What is a requirements workshop? In addition, you can find an example of the 7Ps technique in this article in the BA Times.

Logistics 243

Logistics Requirements Gathering Visualization Project Management 243

BA Careers

JULY 9, 2024

Business Analyst Tools Comparison : Business analysts (BAs) utilize a variety of tools to effectively gather requirements, analyze data, and facilitate communication between stakeholders. This article compares the top business analyst tools, highlighting their key features, strengths, and best use cases.

Requirements Gathering 84

Requirements Gathering Process Modelling Business Analysis Business Analysis 84

Business Analysis Knowledge Share

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In the world of project management and software development, understanding the needs and requirements of a project is paramount. How do we know that the requirements gathered are comprehensive and clear? Check out this article on Preparing for Elicitation Sessions.

Project Management 83

Project Management Requirements Gathering Documentation Business Analysis 83

Analysts Corner

MAY 24, 2023

A typical BA workflow for an agile project When I was trained in Business Analysis, I always tried to join the pieces I had learnt. Hence, this article will walk you through a typical workflow for a BA in an Agile/Scrum project. But I got the fundamental idea when I actually experienced it in my job role.

Agile 130

Agile Documentation Requirements Gathering Planning 130

MindsMapped

JULY 18, 2020

Functional Business Analyst is a widely used term across the board. Most people reading this article would have heard about this before. In many projects and client sites, this role performs all the business analysts’ work. Final Thoughts – Comparison of Business Analysis and Business Analytics Professions.

Business Analysis 46

Business Analysis Business Analysis Requirements Gathering Documentation 46

Business Analyst Mentor

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

This article will introduce business analysis workshops and will include where it came from, why it is used, the basic principles and the different styles. In essence, the workshop enables.

Business Analysis 40

Business Analysis Business Analysis Requirements Gathering 40

Business Analysis Knowledge Share

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This article delves deep into the significance of a business analyst in every phase of a project, highlighting their indispensable contributions to successful project outcomes, supported by real-life case studies and examples. Note: All case studies in the article are for demonstrative purposes and are not real.

E-Commerce 65

E-Commerce Healthcare Agile Requirements Gathering 65

Business Analysis Knowledge Share

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Whether it’s for financial analysis, market research, or operational insights, reporting plays a vital role in driving business success. To create effective reports, it’s crucial to elicit clear and comprehensive reporting requirements from the business stakeholders. Here’s how to proceed: 3.1.

Requirements Gathering 69

Requirements Gathering Documentation Data Security Financial Analysis 69

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.

Documentation 98

Documentation UML Business Analysis Business Analysis 98

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.

E-Commerce 54

E-Commerce Logistics Retail Supply Chain 54

BA Careers

MARCH 27, 2023

Let us discuss types of defects in this article, defect or bug may occur in any stage during the software development. Defects in requirements gathering 2. Types of Defects : 1. Defects in design3. Defects in coding 4. Defects in testing 5. Defects in documentation Different types of defects in software development: 1.

Requirements Gathering 52

Requirements Gathering Documentation Business Analysis Business Analysis 52

Business Analysts

MAY 26, 2020

by Martin Klein, Business Analysis (BAPL) Consultant. This article is about reporting and audit in Identity Management. This typically would follow the requirements gathering where stakeholders have indicated they need specific reports to ensure the right people have access. Requirements Gathering.

Requirements Gathering 52

Requirements Gathering Data Security Banking Business Analysis 52

MindsMapped

JULY 20, 2020

Business Analysis – Underlying Competencies. In this article we cover the 2 nd and 3 rd aspects of the underlying competencies for a Business Analyst as per BABOK namely Behavioral Characteristics and Business Knowledge. These characteristics are not unique to the role of a Business Analyst.

UML 40

UML Supply Chain Documentation Skillset 40

The BAWorld

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Since the focus of using agile methodologies is to deliver value to customers, it ultimately requires the need for the entire team to jointly perform business analysis on a continual basis. What is the role of an Agile business analyst ? Opt for training courses in agile business analysis.

Agile 98

Agile Documentation Requirements Gathering Backlog Management 98

Analysts Corner

MARCH 1, 2025

However, before gathering said evidence to validate your assumptions (as I described in my Evidence Box article), we need to address a fundamental challenge with the process of gathering project requirements: most of what stakeholders call requirements arent requirements at all.

Documentation 130

Documentation Planning Requirements Gathering Government 130

The BAWorld

OCTOBER 25, 2024

This article lists free business analyst courses for beginners online. In my research, I could not find a completely free business analyst training course anywhere in a structured manner, chapter-wise. It conducts online webinars on business analysis topics. Some of these webinars are free for everyone.

Business Analysis 52

Business Analysis Business Analysis UML Documentation 52

Argon Digital

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Skill gaps : A lack of core competencies, such as business analysis and technical acumen, results in software that doesn’t fully solve business problems. Misaligned outcomes : Training team members to focus on solving the right problems leads to product development that aligns with business needs.

Product Management 52

Product Management Product Management Skillset Requirements Gathering 52