Legacy applications, those trusty workhorses that have powered your business for years, can start to resemble a classic car.  They might be reliable, but they lack the sleek design and efficiency of newer models.  Maintaining them can be expensive, and they often struggle to keep pace with evolving security threats and changing business needs.  A […] The post How Generative-AI Can Help Modernize Your Legacy Software appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs ..read more

Business analysis work often involves improving processes. This might include simplification of a process, reengineering or automation. When used well, IT can be used to enhance (or even completely rethink) a process. The ideal outcome is to design a process that is quicker, more convenient and more cost-effective than what it replaces.   When aiming […] The post The Pitfalls Of Efficiency: Process Improvement Is A Balancing Act appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs ..read more

Reflecting on my journey from a Junior Business Analyst to a seasoned Business Analyst and eventually evolving into a role where Business Analysis and Product Management intersect, I’ve had the privilege to contribute to organizations as diverse as Boeing, Rolls-Royce, and EPAM, alongside navigating the unique challenges of smaller entities. This path, spanning over 13 […] The post Beyond Frameworks: Agile Insights from a BA’s Odyssey appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs ..read more

As a business analyst, it is common to face ambiguity in many different forms and aspects. It may be the ambiguity of the business analysis approach you have chosen, the requirements, or the design decisions that you have to contribute to. Ambiguity and constant changes are something that is expected. It’s up to you to […] The post 4 Tips for Managing Ambiguity as a Business Analyst appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs ..read more

In the realm of software development, the clarity and accuracy of software requirements are pivotal for project success. Traditionally viewed as static documents to be archived post-project, this perspective neglects their ongoing potential.    Living software requirements is a paradigm where these documents evolve continually with the software, serving as an enduring source of truth. […] The post Don’t Let Your Software Requirements Die appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs ..read more

When eliciting information from stakeholders, often what isn’t said can be as significant as what is said. Of course, the information that a stakeholder explicitly mentions is of crucial importance, but often there are subtle and nuanced details that aren’t obvious unless you look for them. Perhaps a stakeholder subtly pauses and looks uncomfortable and […] The post Unveiling the Unsaid: The Power of Subtle Stakeholder Cues appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs ..read more

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making waves in the field of technology, and experts firmly believe that it will continue to grow in 2024. AI has become an integral part of our daily lives, manifesting through voice assistants for customer service, chatbots, market trend prediction, proactive identification of potential health issues, and other such things. […] The post How AI will Affect Business Analysis in 2024 appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs ..read more

Web 3.0 technology, in my view, can be used for new innovations and has the ability to deliver positive change quicker. Specifically, Blockchain technology could allow for a transparent, automatic and secure way to manage a business’ process catalogue. Traditionally, when analysing processes things like Upper/Lower Specified Limits, Service Level Agreements, and Defects Per Million […] The post Web 3.0: The Future of Process Catalogue Management? appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs ..read more

In the realm of business analysis, problem-solving isn’t just a task; it’s a craft. We’re constantly challenged to find solutions to complex issues that impact our organizations’ success. Let us explore a transformative concept in problem-solving: “Breaking the Frame”! At its core, breaking the frame is about challenging the status quo and approaching problems from […] The post “BREAKING THE FRAME”: A Paradigm Shift in Problem-Solving appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs ..read more

In the ever-evolving world of business analysis, the ability to convey complex data insights and concepts is paramount. For many, Visualization is a fundamental tool, often associated with software applications such as Power BI, Tableau, or Excel. In these tools an image containing all data points is generated for visual consumption and interpretation. However, for […] The post The Mind as the Canvas appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs ..read more