Different Requirement Types
Morgan Most Business Analysts are familiar with functional and non-functional requirements, but some organizations like to be more specific when it comes to defining requirement types. Here is a list of…
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Functional vs. non-functional requirements
Functional Requirements Are things the system must do Describe user-required behavior Are also called behavioral requirements Can be documented in text, graphical, or matrix formats Non-Functional Requirements Are things that…
The who, what, when, where, why, and how of business requirements
A business analyst can ask these six simple questions when documenting the business requirements: Who will create each deliverable? What deliverables must be created? When will the deliverables be created?…
Why do we need to document requirements?
Project Requirements Requirements are the backbone of any project. They help us understand the needs of our users and help us provide a solution to meet those needs. Documented requirements…
What is the difference between requirements gathering and requirements elicitation?
One of the first things that I try to teach new BAs is Requirements Elicitation. This is a valuable skill that you can use at all levels of business analysis…
Activities when planning a project
For those of you out there that are still wondering what is it that we do as a BA, here is a list of activities that I think about when…
Data and Business Analysis
Data analysis can easily be overlooked when it comes to business analysis. Data is a key aspect of many organizations and special consideration should be given to data analysis when…
Scope Creep
As a business analyst, it is important to know the difference between project scope, product scope, and scope creep. Project Scope is the work that is required to be completed to…
Getting Started
So, you have decided to pursue a career in business analysis or you were forced into this role until you can do what you want. Well good for you. Business…
Business Analysis
If I wanted to be a project manager, I would have become a project manager. Business analysis is a great area to be in for anyone just starting their career…