Analysts Corner

JANUARY 28, 2025

UMLs Sequence Diagram is the most common way to describe interactions across several services. You can use different diagrams to describe a flow, such as a UML Activity or Flowchart. Although Arazzo and Serverless Workflow DSL look similar, the latter has very extended capabilities, which merit another article.

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Analysts Corner

AUGUST 8, 2023

And some people told me UML is dead — still kicking, and useful as ever! This is the first of a series of three articles where I intend to explore possible AI advancements in different tracks: > Keep reading… 2) How does the Artificial Intelligence revolution impact IT Business Analysts? This article shows you how. >

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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. The BABoK and from the PMI Guide include several techniques through analysis and modeling (for example UML and BPMN diagrams ) that help with that.

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Passionate BA

AUGUST 1, 2023

Welcome to the Business Analysis Digest #36, with the best business analysis and related topics articles of July 2023. Business Analysis Articles 5 Common BA Questions Answered by Paula Bell Image source As a business analyst, I always hear the same questions when someone asks me, “What is it to be a BA.” Hello there!

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Passionate BA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Welcome to the Business Analysis Digest #37, with the best business analysis and related topics articles of August 2023. Business Analysis Articles 15 Tips for Outsourced Software Development Success by Karl Wiegers Image by wirestock on Freepik I would love to start August’s digest with another great article by Karl Wiegers.

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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. Check out this interesting interview and the behind-the-scenes of how it was carried out in the Interview with GPT Chat article.

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Modern Analyst

MARCH 9, 2025

The fourteen skills described in this article are particularly important. Models ranging from the venerable flowchart through structured analysis models, the Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams, and the Requirements Management Language (RML) should be part of every BA’s repertoire. Where to Start?

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The BAWorld

OCTOBER 25, 2020

The Key aspects of this book are: These questions cover a wide range of topics like Agile, Core BA skills, UML, User stories etc. You can find Articles, tutorials and videos on our this blog. You can listen to these while travelling or even in your leisure time. An entire chapter is created for situational questions.

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The BAWorld

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In this article, we are going to discuss BPMN certification and its implementation while considering its methods, examples, elements, and all the other relevant information that you need to know. In comparison to UML Activity diagrams, it is more intelligible (at least to non-techies) and more suitable for process analysis and design.

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Business Bullet

MARCH 7, 2021

This article assumes you are already using a conference collaboration tool such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom. This enables you to draw out BPMN process flows, Wireframes, UML, Mind maps, Flow charts etc. It also has offered extra opportunities in increasing those that can be involved and interaction. Tool – Draw.io.

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The BAWorld

JANUARY 24, 2024

Use case is a type of UML diagram and it’s a visual way of capturing requirements. Additional Interview Preparation Materials We consistently release valuable videos and articles based on our extensive experience conducting interviews in the corporate world. In this case, the total effort has reduced.

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The BAWorld

JULY 22, 2024

In this article, I have listed these roles, listed down their responsibilities and their core skills. In 2024 alone, many Tech and IT companies along with startups have posted roles that do not require coding skills. These are the roles that mainly focus on data interpretation, strategy, and decision-making.

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Capiro

AUGUST 2, 2023

This article identifies ways of specifying functional requirements. This article considers functional requirements in the context of a commercial business environment. Obviously, a solution to this problem is likely to go well beyond improving the IT facilities, but for this article I’ll focus on IT, and basic retail banking.

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BA Careers

MAY 10, 2024

In this article, we delve into the intricacies of Activity Diagrams, exploring their significance, symbols, creation methods, and … Continue reading "Navigating Activity Diagrams: A Comprehensive Guide" The post Navigating Activity Diagrams: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on BACareers, The Business Analyst Blog.

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IAG Consulting

APRIL 26, 2023

Another common approach is to use a process mapping tool based on BPMN or UML. For information on other canvas templates like the IAG User Story Discovery Canvas, visit Article: Business Analysis Canvas Templates. These can work really well for detailed mapping and have the benefit of the visual.

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MindsMapped

JULY 18, 2020

In this article, we try to explore these underlying competencies, apply those to real-life scenarios in a Business Analyst’s work and grasp the inherent need of applying them in the right manner. In fact, learning and exceling in these would open many more avenues for the BAs to explore.

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The BAWorld

JANUARY 23, 2024

So, this article will guide you through the Top Business Analyst Soft Skills Required. For further insights into active listening, you can refer to a Wall Street Journal article on the topic titled “How ‘Active Listening’ Makes Both Participants in a Conversation Feel Better.”

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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. UML diagrams. Though the profitability of a business lies not in selling the product but in the processes used. Let’s start with a basic question. What is a business process? Role activity diagrams.

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MindsMapped

JULY 20, 2020

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. For example, some stakeholders prefer visual representation (flowcharts, UML diagrams…) over textual format (use cases, tabular charts).

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Astera

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the concept of data modeling, including its importance, types , and best practices. Different notations and conventions, such as the Unified Modeling Language (UML) , are used to define these relationships and to visually represent and document the connections between entities and their attributes.

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Passionate BA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

What is the UML Class Diagram Do you know how to create UML Class Diagram? UML Class Diagrams are essential for modeling the structure of a system. Additionally, UML Class Diagrams are invaluable during the development lifecycle, as they serve as a foundation for coding, testing, and even maintenance of the system.

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Passionate BA

DECEMBER 24, 2024

What is the UML Sequence Diagram Do you know how to create UML Sequence Diagram? UML Sequence Diagrams are vital for modeling the dynamic behavior of a system. Moreover, UML Sequence Diagrams are invaluable throughout the development lifecycle, as they serve as a reference for design, testing, debugging, and future enhancements.

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Passionate BA

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

What is the UML Activity Diagram Do you know how to create UML Activity Diagram? UML Activity Diagrams are perfect for illustrating workflows or processes. Real-World Applications UML Activity Diagrams are versatile and applicable in various contexts. You will find my business analysis digest, my articles, and more!

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Analysts Corner

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

For example: do you think that while reading this article, you are becoming a slightly different person? Any good guide on UML can teach you much better than me about association, dependency, generalization, aggregation and composition; about association symmetry and inversity, and other things. Our world is filled with relationships.

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The BAWorld

OCTOBER 25, 2024

This article lists free business analyst courses for beginners online. Since, these courses are mostly video-based except one of them, which is text-based. In my research, I could not find a completely free business analyst training course anywhere in a structured manner, chapter-wise.

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