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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Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.
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.
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.
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Smart Data Collective
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Empower your e-commerce with machine learning: Your shield against fraud, ensuring safe transactions and happier customers!
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.
Dataversity
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Digital-first businesses are managing an overwhelming amount of data, and many are struggling to make sense of it all and turn it into meaningful and actionable insights. Customers want fast and more personalized experiences at their fingertips, and real-time analytics is a key tool that companies can use to deliver tailored and responsive user experiences […] The post How Organizations Can Overcome Barriers to Leveraging Real-Time Data appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
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.
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The HR industry is changing. Did you know… 1. There will be 4M more jobs than workers by 2033 ( BLS ). 2. For 84% of workers, flexibility is a top priority ( FlexJobs ). 3. 75% of employees have used AI at work ( CFO.com ). It’s time to meet the moment! Use Paycor’s guide to design a blueprint for success.
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.
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.
Smart Data Collective
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
AI is great for helping to improve your SEO strategy, especially when you are trying to reach customers across different regions.
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.
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Dataversity
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
In today’s digital world, data is the most critical enterprise asset. Data is required to run software, drive business intelligence, and deliver new functionality. Consequently, companies have tried to hoard as much data as possible. In fact, data has become known as “the new oil,” among many. This sentiment, however, is misleading. Data is not […] The post Data Is Not the New Oil: It’s More Like Uranium appeared first on DATAVERSITY.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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.
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.
Dataversity
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The recent meltdown of 23andme and what might become of their DNA database got me thinking about this question: What happens to your data when a company goes bankrupt? To say the past year has been a tough one for 23andme is an understatement. This latest turn of events, which involves infighting between management and […] The post Ask a Data Ethicist: What Happens to Your Data When a Company Goes Bankrupt?
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.
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Analyst Catalyst Blog
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
End the year strong. Follow these three simple steps to earn your IIBA certification and step into 2025 with confidence, credibility, and a career edge.
Simplilearn
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Are you curious about GenAI's future, its potential impact and how it can help your career grow? Join us for a fireside chat between Hiti Sinha and Abhishek Gautam as they take us through different industry perspectives shedding light on GenAI’s potential and how it is transforming industries and careers. The webinar will cover: The current tren. Read More.
Smart Data Collective
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
AI has made tradelines more accessible which helps people improve their credit scores.
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.
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This article focuses on my experience starting as a customer service representative and working myself up to become a lead analyst in my organization. I did not start with many special skills or talents but I wanted to reflect on what did help me.
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.
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.
Analyst Catalyst Blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Discover how IIBA’s enhanced Partner Program gives your organization the tools, flexibility, and collaborative support to drive better business outcomes.
Simplilearn
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
Preparing for any job interview has its challenges. This is especially evident in the software development world, where candidates are likely to be asked not only about their qualifications and interests but also about their knowledge of the tools they’ll be using in any given role. Take Git, for example. During a job interview where Git will be. Read More.
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Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.
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