The BAWorld
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
In today’s dynamic business environment, IT and business teams constantly face translating complex organizational policies into seamless digital processes. One crucial technique that bridges this gap is Business Rule Analysis. Did you know that 78% of companies face issues maintaining consistency across their business operations due to poorly defined business rules?
Passionate BA
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Workshop facilitation is not an easy trick, folks I’ve run some really trashy workshops in my career… Because workshop facilitation is tough. I am sure you did not great as well, at least a couple of times. First, because there’s first time for everything. Second, every workshop is a unique challenge. There are typical instances, but there are no same you could run twice.
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CMW Lab Blog
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Business Process Automation (BPA) has quickly become a cornerstone of modern business strategy, driving efficiency while cutting costs and increasing productivity. To justify their investment in BPA initiatives, however, organizations must accurately calculate its return on investment (ROI). This article presents a detailed framework for doing just that with regard to KPIs and metrics which provide insights into its value and effect.
BA Careers
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Effective Stakeholder Mapping: A Guide for Business Analysts Effective Stakeholder Mapping : Stakeholder mapping is the primary method of identifying and managing the individuals or groups that affect or are affected by a project or business project. A stakeholder perspective allows you to visualize these relationships, anticipate potential challenges, and formulate strategies to ensure cooperation … Continue reading "Effective Stakeholder Mapping: A Guide for Business Analysts" The post E
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Adaptive US
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Predictive analytics is a game-changer for organizations aiming to enhance decision-making processes and improve efficiency. Leveraging vast amounts of data, predictive analytics enables businesses to predict future outcomes by analyzing historical data, identifying trends, and creating actionable insights. For business analysts, understanding predictive analytics is essential for implementing data-driven strategies and addressing the ethical considerations that come with data manipulation.
Timo Elliott
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
In the digital era, data is the backbone of innovation and transformation. At IKEA, the global home furnishings leader, data is more than an operational necessity—it’s a strategic asset. In a recent presentation at the SAPSA Impuls event in Stockholm , George Sandu, IKEA’s Master Data Leader, shared the company’s data transformation story, offering valuable lessons for organizations navigating similar challenges.
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Analyst Catalyst Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
This comprehensive guide explores how business analysts can leverage systems thinking and change impact assessments to navigate complex organizational changes, anticipate risks, and drive successful project outcomes.
Analysts Corner
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Competitive market conditions present the business analysis industry with a rare opportunity to pivot and redefine its role. Photo by Michael on Unsplash Don’t be ashamed if your business analysis career is not living up to its promise. Many other business analysts are having their hopes dashed at the moment, although you won’t see it mentioned on social media.
BizAcuity
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
In today’s data-rich environment, the challenge isn’t just collecting data but transforming it into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. For organizations, this means adopting a data-driven approach—one that replaces gut instinct with factual evidence and predictive insights. BI consulting services play a central role in this shift, equipping businesses with the frameworks and tools to extract true value from their data.
Passionate BA
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
My journey to IIBA Poland Summit This is another episode of the passionate business analyst vlog series in which I share my professional life as a business analyst ( first one was about Balkan conference ) In this episode, you will learn about the IIBA Poland Summit Conference, one of the most important events in our profession. I had a trip to Warsaw, Poland, to be a delegate this year (unfortunately, I missed the call for speakers.
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Timo Elliott
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
What Is Greenwashing? The term “greenwashing” was coined nearly 40 years ago by New York environmentalist Jay Westerveld. In a 1986 essay, he criticized the hotel industry for encouraging guests to reuse towels to “save the environment” while making no significant efforts to reduce energy waste. Westerveld pointed out that this campaign primarily served to cut costs rather than genuinely benefit the planet.
Dataversity
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
In a recent conversation with one of our customers, my team uncovered a troubling reality: Poor data quality wasn’t just impacting their bottom line but also causing friction between departments. In one instance, they explained how their marketing team could not run a campaign on time because they had to wait for the IT team […] The post Poor Data Fuels Interdepartmental Conflict and Organizational Inefficiency – Here’s What to Do appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
Analyst Catalyst Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Discover what makes reports effective, how to identify reporting needs, and key techniques for crafting clear requirements. Plus, see how business analysis professionals and data analysts approach reporting differently.
Analysts Corner
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Leadership in data analytics is rapidly evolving as AI becomes mainstream, making soft skills more crucial than ever. This post offers insights into essential skills, personal anecdotes, and practical tips for success. I still remember my first presentation at a data analytics conference. My hands were sweaty, my voice shaky, and my mind raced with doubts.
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Simplilearn
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
When it comes to digital marketing, there are a multitude of platforms for you to choose from. While popular sites such as Facebook, Instagram, or your company’s website are great places to invest in, having a YouTube channel might just be the best place to promote your business online. Let’s face it: We all love video. We love to go to the m. Read More.
Passionate BA
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Career advice has arrived! As promised, a new series has arrived. In this one, I will talk about business analyst interviews. I review each level (Trainee to Senior) and explain what are expectations from candidates Now you can learn how to ace your next business analyst interview with me! I do this from experience as a hiring manager for a BA position, and as a BA department lead for 6 years.
Timo Elliott
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
My strongly-held opinion: technology ROI cases based exclusively on the “hard numbers” are dangerously inadequate works of fiction. I was at the Swedish SAP User Group event (SAPSA Impuls Stockholm) this week. There was a great presentation by Mölnlycke Health Care on “Building the Business Case for RISE” by Mikael Björk – Global Director IT, and he explained that they had an impressive payback period of just 3½ years.
Dataversity
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Today’s data pipelines use transformations to convert raw data into meaningful insights. Yet, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of these transformations is no small feat – tools and methods to test the variety of data and transformation can be daunting. Transformations generally involve changing raw data that has been cleansed and validated for use by […] The post It’s Essential – Verifying the Results of Data Transformations (Part 1) appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
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Smart Data Collective
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Smart businesses need to invest in the right data collection and retention strategies if they want to utilize big data effectively.
Analysts Corner
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
For future plans, please don’t create one-liner tickets in your backlog. The only excuse is when you must “proof” some future work. I knew a project manager in an outsourcing project who told business analysts to create 500 Jira issues to showcase to a customer the scope of work for continuing a development team’s assignment. In recent years, I have been dealing with massive backlogs of outdated items written by people no longer around.
Simplilearn
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
As cyber threats evolve at an unprecedented pace, it's crucial for cybersecurity professionals to stay ahead of the game. Whether you're an industry veteran or just starting your career, this webinar is designed to equip you with insights on the latest trends in cybersecurity for 2024 and beyond. Join us for an exclusive session with a cybersecurity.
Adaptive US
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Data analytics continues to shape the landscape of modern business by converting raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making. For data professionals, earning a certification in data analysis not only validates technical skills but also provides a structured pathway to career advancement and higher salaries. This in-depth guide explores the key aspects of data analysis certifications, their advantages, types, and effective preparation strategies.
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The BAWorld
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Overview Descriptive analytics is one of the types of Business analytics also known as exploratory Analytics. Predictive and prescriptive are the other two types of analytics. In this article, I am going to explain descriptive analytics in-depth with a real-life use case. Business Analytics is defined as the scientific process of transforming data into insights for making better decisions and predict the outcome for the business.
Dataversity
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Extracting tangible business benefits from data and analytics projects, including those involving AI, has proven challenging for most enterprises. In 2019, VentureBeat reported that 87% of data and analytics (D&A) projects failed to reach production. In 2022, Gartner found that only 20% of insights derived from analytics translated into business outcomes.
Smart Data Collective
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
AI has made tradelines more accessible which helps people improve their credit scores.
Analyst Catalyst Blog
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Help shape the global conversation on business analysis by sharing your experiences in the 2025 Global State of Business Analysis Survey.
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ChatGPT has dominated boardroom conversations for months now. From drafting a stock trading program, to creating a SQL query to model data, there are practically no limits to the applications of the AI language model assistant. At ManageEngine, we have been working on our own AI-assistant, Zia. Zia is a fully-trained analytics assistant that can perform a range of functions such as creating and adding reports to dashboards, providing conversational support to data analysis, insight discovery, bu
Simplilearn
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
As the tech landscape rapidly evolves, cloud computing is expanding far beyond traditional infrastructure, driving innovations that power AI, edge computing, and more. Cloud professionals are now at the helm of this digital transformation, leading the way toward the future of IT. By 2025, cloud innovations will not only impact IT but will open up a.
Passionate BA
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
When was the last time you have written a letter to Santa? I suppose as a kid, right? But what if I tell you that there is a Business Analyst Santa too! Hello, folks This year, I am doing something special for you to celebrate the end of a productive and incredible year with my first LIVE STREAM on YouTube plus here on LinkedIn This is going to be a combination of fun, knowledge, and, most importantly, CRINGE And I am not going to be alone!
Adaptive US
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
At its core, business analysis focuses on assessing a current business, identifying what works and what does not, and then moving forward with proactive business solutions that will affect a positive change within the company. This strategy is relevant to the healthcare industry, where multiple services are provided, and unfortunately, inefficiencies can occur.
Dataversity
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
It is now well understood that integrating AI into an organization’s digital infrastructure will unlock real-time insights for decision-makers, streamline internal workflows by automating repetitive tasks, and enhance customer service interactions with AI-powered assistants. This technology will accelerate everything from purchases to personalized service requests.
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