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

You’ve spent days or even weeks working through your discovery and analysis details to craft wire frames for a new application or capability. You know what your stakeholders might ask for in terms of alternatives, so you create those versions as well. The day arrives when you’re finally ready to share with business and IT, […] The post Ego Check: The Secret Sauce of Successful Business Analysis appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs ..read more

I’ve recently started learning to play the ukulele. I made a decision early on that I’m not interested in learning ‘properly’, I don’t want to commit to formal lessons, I just want to try a fun new hobby. For that reason, the (very little) I’ve learned has been learned largely from YouTube. When I say […] The post Strings Attached: The Art of Adapting Templates in Business Analysis appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs ..read more

Let’s get some confusion out of the way. There are many different concepts and related acronyms that aren’t always used in the best way. Let’s try to clarify them. Terms like MVP (Minimum Viable Product), MMF (Minimum Marketable Feature), MLP (Minimum Lovable Product), prototype, and proof of concept are all concepts used in product development, […] The post Demystifying MVPs, Prototypes and Others in the BA Landscape appeared first on Business Analyst Articles, Webinars, Templates, Jobs ..read more