There are over 50 techniques that are listed in the Business Analysis Book of Knowledge (BABOK). All techniques are equally important! Process Modelling however is the number one go to technique for most Business Analysts. It provides a good way of understanding and portraying AS-IS processes as well as TO-BE processes. In this blog we will detail the ins…
Continuous learning is a key competency identified for Business Analysts by the IIBA. In this short video, The Skilled Business Analyst outlines the must have Business Analysis books! Please subscribe to our YouTube channel for more quick tutorials and BA tips! The Skilled Business Analyst – YouTube Yours in Analysis Tendai
Business Analysts are responsible for bridging the gap between the current state and future state. Imagine this scenario, you are new to an organization and are given your first project as a Business Analyst – where do you start? To understand the current state, you need to do a thorough as-is analysis. Depending on the size and complexity of the…
Building your brand as a Business Analyst is critical. As BA’s we are meant to be Trusted Advisors in our organizations. How do you build your brand as a Business Analyst? The Skilled BA presents 6 tips on building your BA Brand in your organization. Deliver on what you promise. Do more than talk; act. Do more than just promise;…
Over the past year, Business Analysts like many other professionals have found themselves working remotely and as such running a lot of virtual meetings. Meetings are held to elicit requirements, reach decisions, and clarify business problems / needs or opportunities. In this post The Skilled Business Analyst outlines tips for running effective virtual meetings. Before the meeting Meeting preparation…
4 ways to building stronger stakeholder relationships Business Analysts are responsible for identifying organization problems, eliciting, documenting and managing stakeholder requirements, recommending solutions and facilitating the successful implementation of those solutions. Business Analysts need to have sound relationships with stakeholders in order to fulfill these key tasks successfully. Stakeholder engagement should be at the heart of what we do as…
I am an avid fan of Steven Covey’s 7 habits of highly effective people. These habits are not only applicable to our professional lives but personal lives as well. So, what exactly is a habit? A quick search on google and I found this clear and concise definition from Wikipedia – A habit is a routine behavior that…
Remote working is the new norm and as Business Analysts we have had to adjust to this new way of working. As we start 2021, its important for Business Analysts to sharpen the skills that will help them be most effective in this new way of working. In this article, our Lead Trainer / Coach outlines the 5 top…
The right mixture of knowledge, experience and skills makes a Business Analyst competent. Whether you are an entry level, intermediate or senior level Business Analyst these three areas are necessary for you to succeed in your role as Business Analyst. The Venn diagram below illustrates the three areas and how they contribute to a competent Business Analyst. Knowledge It is…
Business Analysts are operating in rapidly changing times – new technologies, new ways of working and the current pandemic are some of the drivers of change. In light of this, its important for Business Analysts to remain up to date and constantly improve their skillset. The Skilled Business Analyst has put a framework together that illustrates what actions Business Analysts…