Analyst Catalyst Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

There’s a not-so-secret tool that savvy business analysis professionals are using to elevate their communication skills: visual thinking.

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The BAWorld

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

In this blog, we are going to examine – Which are the Documents Prepared by a Business Analyst? Business analysts may prepare or be part of several documents in a project life cycle. The documents, which a business analyst prepares, depend on the business analysis approach, complexity and size of the project and organizational standards. For example, the number of documents created for a project using the Agile Methodology will have considerably less number of documents as compared to the

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Analyst Catalyst Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Using an agile approach, business analysis professionals can transform scope creep into an opportunity for growth and improvement.

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BA Times

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

While considering the educational qualifications to become a business analyst, an obvious question that may come to your mind is if having a degree is absolutely necessary. Traditionally, degrees in areas like finance, economics, IT and business have been the standard route to becoming a business analyst. However, today’s professional landscape is more flexible, which […] The post Do You Need a Degree to Become a Business Analyst?

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Analyst Catalyst Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Discover how the 5 A’s framework can transform your approach to ethical challenges, enhancing stakeholder consideration and communication.

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Simplilearn

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Are you passionate about data analytics and looking to accelerate your career? Join us for an exclusive webinar hosted by Alex the Analyst, a renowned content creator with 350K followers on LinkedIn and over 850K subscribers on YouTube. Thousands of professionals trust Alex for his expert guidance in data analytics and career growth strategies. In. Read More.

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Data-driven decision-making is becoming more important, which means that companies need to share data with their partners more easily.

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BI Insight

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

A while back, I published a blogpost explaining how to use Azure LogicApps to automate scaling Microsoft Fabric F capacities under the PAYG (Pay-As-You-Go) licensing option. Some of my followers reported an issue with their Capacity Admin settings when running the LogicApp solution. The issue was that their capacity admins disappeared after they had run … Continue reading Microsoft Fabric: Resolving Capacity Admin Permission Issues in Automate Capacity Scaling with Azure LogicApps The post

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BA Times

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

So, you think you are good at multi-tasking. Perhaps you even list it on your CV. Multi-tasking seems like a “must have” skill in this busy world we live in, but instead of helping you get-ahead, is it actually holding you back? Multiple projects/ multiple priorities Everything is high priority, and everything is urgent. […] The post The Myth of Multi-Tasking appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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Analyst Catalyst Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Learn six ways business analysis and product ownership work together to create value, align with organizational strategy, and enhance innovation.

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Dataversity

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Shockwaves reverberated throughout the political and tech ecosystems this summer when OpenAI – the creator of ChatGPT – admitted it had been breached. The breach, which involved an outsider gaining access to internal messaging systems, left many worried that a national adversary could do the same and potentially weaponize generative AI technologies.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Discover essential strategies to enhance cybersecurity while implementing IoT solutions in your business operations for safer connectivity.

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Passionate BA

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

What is SWOT Analysis As you know, every project begins in its current state and aims to reach the future state by bridging the gap. For example, you decided to take an empty niche and create an e-commerce website to sell t-shirts featuring the new hype animation to make a lot of money. To do so, you need to see all three components clearly, and SWOT analysis helps you with the first one – the current state.

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BA Times

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business environment, artificial intelligence (AI) is often heralded as a panacea for a wide range of organizational challenges. Whether it’s optimizing supply chains, improving customer service, or enhancing decision-making processes, AI promises to revolutionize how businesses operate. However, as any seasoned project manager or business analyst knows, the reality is far more […] The post The Mirage of AI as a Cure-All: How to Ground Executive Enthusiasm

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Analyst Catalyst Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Unlock the secrets to mastering software requirements with use cases, from a major telecom project. Learn how these techniques drive success in both waterfall and agile methodologies.

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Dataversity

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In recent years, the frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks have surged, presenting a formidable challenge to organizations worldwide. The proliferation of interconnected devices, growing dependency on cloud services, and the shift to remote work have introduced new vulnerabilities, creating more opportunities for cybercriminals to exploit. My company’s 2024 Data Protection Trends report revealed that 75% of organizations experience […] The post Understanding the Importance of Data R

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Data-driven companies need to follow big data regulations carefully if they want to avoid legal hassles.

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Analysts Corner

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash Have you ever been caught off guard by office politics during a big change? I sure have. Let me tell you about a time when I learned some tough lessons about power in the workplace, and how it affected a major business change I was leading. The Project That Changed Everything I was working as a business analyst on a big product launch.

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BA Times

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Where I live, every year residents receive two water bills. One is for the fresh (tap) water supply, the other is for wastewater and maintenance of sewers. The wastewater bill is a standard tariff, and I guess most people have automatic monthly payment set up. It’s the kind of thing you “set and forget about”. […] The post User Stories Without Users: The Pitfalls of Assumption-Driven Design appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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Analyst Catalyst Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

As a business analysis professional, you’re in a privileged position to handle privacy. That’s why you should always keep an eye on the privacy laws that apply to your organization.

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Dataversity

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

From Fortune 500 companies to local startups, everyone’s swimming in a sea of numbers, charts, and graphs. But here’s the thing: While structured data like sales figures and customer demographics have long been the backbone of analytics, there’s a growing realization that unstructured data is the real goldmine. Think about it. Every tweet, email, customer review, and social […] The post The Hidden Language of Data: How Linguistic Analysis Is Transforming Data Interpretation appeared first

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

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Smart Data Collective

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

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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.