As Business Analysts we wear many hats and perform many roles. In this post we discuss the multifaced role of a Business Analyst (BA) from Change Agent to Influencer! Change Agents: We play a critical role in driving change within an organization. We act as catalysts for change by providing expertise and facilitating communication amongst our stakeholders. Problem Solvers: We…
Requirements are a critical component of any project and must be carefully crafted to ensure that they accurately reflect the needs and expectations of the stakeholders. The 7 Cs provide a framework for developing requirements that are correct, clear, complete, consistent, concise, concrete, and credible. By following these principles, project teams can ensure that their requirements are of the highest quality,…
Embracing the power of technology and innovation is key to staying ahead of the curve in business analysis. Learn more about how to succeed in this exciting and challenging field in our latest post. As business analysts, it’s our responsibility to stay ahead of the curve and embrace the latest developments in our field. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape,…
Business Analysis is one of the fastest growing professions in the world. The IIBA predicts that between 2018 and 2028 there will be an 85% increase in jobs related to Business Analysis. In fact, 6 of the Top 10 skills of 2025 listed in The Future of Jobs 2020 report by World Economic Forum are Business Analysis core skills. So what does it…
So, you have just started a new project as a Business Analyst and its all systems go! A project kick off session has been held and the baton has been handed over to you. But,you find yourself asking where do I start? In this post The Skilled Business Analyst discusses three things you must do when you start a…
We start off the new year discussing four common mistakes BA’s make on projects and how to avoid these mistakes: Mistake # 1: Not understanding the WHY? Your solution will not be complete if you don’t know why you are undertaking an initiative… How to avoid this mistake: Ask questions such as: What is the business problem / need / opportunity that…
The Skilled Business Analyst will be holding a CBAP Exam Preparation course starting Feb 1st 2023. Get ready to write your CBAP exam early this year! This intensive course covers all 6 knowledge areas of the BABOK in detail with practice tests after each Knowledge Area. Why train with The Skilled Business Analyst? We are an IIBA Endorsed Education Provider…
As we wind down 2022 we take a look at three of our most popular blog posts of 2022! 5 go-to Collaboration Tools for Business Analysts – 5 go-to collaboration tools for Business Analysts – Skilled Business Analyst (theskilledba.com) 5 tips to increase your confidence as a Business Analyst – 5 tips to increase your confidence as a Business Analyst…
Its that time of the year again where we get to pause, reflect and look back on 2022! In this article, The Skilled Business Analyst presents 5 key trends that have shaped the Business Analysis profession in 2022. Trend # 1 – Business Analysts growing into Product Owner roles There is an increasing number of Business Analysts moving into Product…
Business Analysis is not a quick fix career – there is hard work involved to upskill yourself, go through several projects, understand how to build stakeholder relationships and add value to organizations. So, what are some of the qualities that will make you successful as a Business Analyst? Natural curiosity You ask a lot of questions You want to know…