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 more about things
- You want to understand why things are the way they are
Problem solving
- You analyze, analyze AND analyze!
- You enjoy coming up with solutions to problems /situations
- You enjoy being creative
Building stakeholder relationships
- You naturally enjoy working with people
- You are empathetic
- You practice active listening to understand what people are saying to you
Bringing clarity to complex situations
- You are a person who brings order where there is chaos
- You bring structure and a methodical approach
- You enjoy breaking down complex information into manageable pieces
If these qualities resonate with you, then you are well on your way to becoming a great Business Analyst!
If you are interested in developing some of these qualities, partner with The Skilled Business Analyst. We will help you take your career to the next level!
Yours in Analysis
Tendai
Business Analysis Instructor