BA Times

APRIL 26, 2023

In my experience as a Business Analyst (BA), I have seen many analysts struggle in trying to strike the right levels of analysis. Some analysts tend to overanalyze while others, under analyze. Getting trapped in the dilemma of when to stop and/or when to continue analyzing can put you into a vicious cycle of ineffectiveness […] The post Best of BATimes: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective BAs appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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Simplilearn

APRIL 17, 2023

In the digital marketing industry, a tech-adjacent field, common digital marketing terms, and popular acronyms dominate conversation and communication. Add to it the rapid advances and changes in technology, and beginners are confronted with an ever-evolving body of digital marketing terminology. Stay on Top Of the Marketing Game Digital market. Read More.

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Smart Data Collective

APRIL 20, 2023

Are you interested in a career in big data? As we said before, there are many careers you can go into with a degree in data science. The BLS reports that there are 113,000 data scientists in the country. That figure is growing by the year. Finding a career that you are passionate about is not an easy task in itself. Once you have finished school it is likely that your career will take up the majority of your life going forward – so it’s important to find the right one.

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Dataversity

APRIL 14, 2023

There’s no better time than right now to be a data scientist. Despite recent large-scale layoffs in major tech firms, the future is bright for data managers, analysts, data wranglers, and consultants. In fact, the number of jobs requiring Data Science skills is expected to grow by 27.9% by 2026, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor […] The post Five Must-Have Characteristics of Extraordinary Data Scientists appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Simplilearn

APRIL 25, 2023

As the world moves further into the digital age, data analytics is increasingly becoming a key element in shaping a company’s business strategy. Today, data influences every decision made by an organization, and this is driving the wide-scale adoption of data analytics, including machine learning technologies and artificial intelligence solutions. Read More.

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Timo Elliott

APRIL 3, 2023

Here’s an extract of a short conversation I recently had with GPT-4, illustrated with images from Midjourney. What is a good analogy to explain the concept of “data fabric”? A good analogy to explain the concept of “data fabric” is a city’s transportation system. In a city, there are various means of transportation (roads, trains, buses, bike lanes, and walking paths) that allow people to move between different areas.

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BA Times

APRIL 20, 2023

I love reading. It is to the point of compulsion where I log into my Amazon.com account and sneak in a couple titles of varying degrees, regardless of what my original intention was. I always mutter a friendly curse towards the algorithms that market new, old, debut and longstanding authors of novels, novella, and fantastical […] The post Read All About It – Why Reading is a Critical Skill in BA appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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Smart Data Collective

APRIL 17, 2023

In the past, large data sets about consumers were far more difficult to come by. For small businesses and agencies, this meant being at a significant disadvantage to larger businesses and corporations that could afford to conduct large-scale research. Today, however, this is far from the case and consumer data is more available than it ever has been before.

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BA Times

APRIL 27, 2023

Asking questions during interviews or as part of a structured requirements workshop is commonplace. However, the most important question is one you should be asking yourself: Am I asking the RIGHT questions? Here are a few of my favorite elicitation questions and what they might reveal about your project. 1. What are the biggest […] The post Best of BATimes: Six Effective Elicitation Questions to Ask Your Stakeholders appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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Simplilearn

APRIL 18, 2023

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Dataversity

APRIL 25, 2023

In this five-part series, I’m taking a hard look at the common – and costly – mistakes organizations typically make while building a cloud architecture. Part one explained how organizations can quickly lose visibility and control over their data processing,and detailed how to avoid that mistake. Part two looked at why a DIY approach often […] The post Cloud Architecture Mistakes: Inadequate Showback and Chargeback Options Escalate Costs appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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Timo Elliott

APRIL 1, 2023

What’s hard about #AI ? It’s not creating the models or doing the data science—it’s actually making it part of an operational process. You don’t have to take my word for it, here’s a quote from Gartner AI Expert Erick Brethenoux talking on a recent (and free!) web seminar “ Beyond the Hype: Enterprise Impact of ChatGPT and Generative AI “ “As an AI expert myself, I didn’t have enough appreciation for my colleagues that are downstream, doing all the

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Analysts Corner

APRIL 19, 2023

Understanding human behavior to enhance business analysis in agile software development In agile software development, I've learned that understanding human behavior is the key to conducting effective business analyses. When it comes to how people approach problems, communicate, and work together, human psychology is a major factor. Business analysts can become more productive in agile software development by having a deeper understanding of human motivations and behavior.

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Smart Data Collective

APRIL 20, 2023

There are many ways businesses are using big data to make better decisions and operate more efficiently Organizations can use big data to optimize expenses and reduce costs. A modern data infrastructure can help get more value from data by accelerating decision making, simplifying operations, and powering analytics. One of the many ways big data is helping companies operate more cost-effectively is through the construction of smart buildings.

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BI Insight

APRIL 29, 2023

In recent years, Power BI has become one of the most widely used business intelligence (BI) tools. Power BI is more than just a reporting tool; it is a comprehensive analytical platform that enables users to collaborate on data insights and share them internally and externally. In addition to creating reports and dashboards, Power BI … Continue reading Power BI Governance, What Organisations Need to Know The post Power BI Governance, What Organisations Need to Know appeared first on BI Ins

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Simplilearn

APRIL 4, 2023

Are you looking for a way to manage your business more effectively without wasting time and precious resources? Would you like to improve customer satisfaction rates? Do you want to learn more about quality control? Lean management may be the answer. Introduction to Lean Management Lean management is a business methodology that's designed to incre. Read More.

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Dataversity

APRIL 27, 2023

In an increasingly challenging economic environment, it’s essential that chief information officers (CIOs) take a thoughtful approach to investing capital. The 2023 Gartner® CIO and Technology Executive Survey found that more than half of digital initiatives lag behind leadership expectations, with 59% reporting the initiatives take too long to complete and 52% reporting the initiatives take too […] The post Why CIOs Should Invest in Business Automation appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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BA Times

APRIL 12, 2023

Does your BA team actually care what other people think of the BA services provided? Many business analysts do not consider their internal stakeholders to be ‘customers’. So when we try to understand ‘what customers think of us’ it’s common to only consider the ultimate end user of the organizations’ products or services. Feedback […] The post 360° Feedback for BA Teams appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs.

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Analysts Corner

APRIL 30, 2023

Is data analysis an important skill set for an aspiring BA? Photo by Claudio Schwarz on Unsplash I was told that moving to a business analyst role without having prior experience in it would be impossible. But this time I got something new. “Move into a data analyst role and from there catch the train of BA”. I knew that internal switch was the option I’d heard a lot about but this one made more sense to me at that time, although it sounded like quite a long process.

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Smart Data Collective

APRIL 20, 2023

Understaffed, with their budgets cut, and overworked — why does that describe the state of security operation centers today when businesses need effective protection more than ever? Cyber professionals are facing more hacking threats than ever before, there’s a shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals and a flood of data that is coming from a large number of protective tools.

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BizAcuity

APRIL 26, 2023

Back in November 2022, the European Comission (EC) published a report on the prevalence of money laundering in the iGaming industry, flagging it at the highest level of threat. They observed that the online gaming industry had several weaknesses regarding AML regulations and hinted at stricter regulations to come. Coincidentally, it was around the same time when Rishi Sunak was forming the government.

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Simplilearn

APRIL 18, 2023

It is widely believed in the Six Sigma fraternity that a problem statement may make or break a Six Sigma project. Right and for all those of you who have not understood the impact of a problem statement on the outcome of a Six Sigma project, you have to take a look at the cases of all the projects that have failed. Not surprisingly, you would find. Read More.

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Dataversity

APRIL 3, 2023

This is a five-part series about the costly mistakes organizations commonly make while building a cloud architecture. Part one explained how organizations moving to the cloud can quickly lose visibility and control over their data processing and detailed how to avoid that mistake. Part two looks at the ways doing it yourself can go wrong. What would […] The post Cloud Architecture Mistakes: The High Costs of a DIY Mindset appeared first on DATAVERSITY.

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BA Times

APRIL 6, 2023

A principle can be defined as an underlying fundamental law or concept. Therefore, Business Analysis principles are the basic rules that should be followed to manage changes successfully. The Business Analysis Book of Knowledge (BABOK) does not currently contain an official list of principles for successful change initiatives. However, IIBA’s Agile Analysis Guide provides 7 […] The post Best of BATimes: 16 Business Analysis Principles appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars,

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Analysts Corner

APRIL 26, 2023

Top stories published in March — April 2023 Hi there! Welcome to another edition of Analyst’s corner digest. Hope you are not superstitious, because this is the 13th issue of our digest; and some people somehow have an issue with this number. Anyway, we all possess analytical minds here so it shouldn’t be a problem. Touch wood ;) This month was big on advancements in AI, and it is reflected by our authors exploring topics like “can AI help with business rules and non-functional requirements?

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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.