Interaction Skills
Morgan Interaction Skills Interaction skills are very important to a Business Analyst. As a Business Analyst, our interaction skills should support us when working with any number of stakeholders, and allow…
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Think Agile in a Traditional World
Think Agile in a Traditional World As a certified Agile Practitioner, I want to help my clients make the best decisions at the best value. Agile has many advantages over…
The Transparent BA
The Transparent BA Do you ever ask yourself the following questions? “What now?” “Should I let my manager know what I am doing or just finish my work and then…
Action Plan for the Business Analyst – Action Items
Action Plan for the Business Analyst – Action Items Separate the categories or requirements in requirements templates. Include assumptions and constraints in requirements documents. Have peers check to determine if…
Action Plan for the Business Analyst – Analysis Activities
Action Plan for the Business Analyst – Analysis Activities Specific analysis activities include the following: Context diagramming to ensure that the scope of the change initiative and the boundaries of…
Build vs. Buy: Seven Steps for Analyzing your Project Solutions
Build vs. Buy: Seven Steps for Analyzing your Project Solutions Build or buy? This is a question that Business Analysts (BA) must ask when determining what will meet the needs…
When you assume…
When you assume… Most of us have been told at some point in our lives that we should not assume things because it makes an ass out of u and…
Throwaway Prototype
Throwaway Prototype A throwaway prototype sounds pretty much what it is – you create a “prototype” and when you are done with it you throw it away. For example, you…
Three Simple Questions
Three Simple Questions There are three simple questions that you can ask when you are starting a new project. These questions will help you prepare for the elicitation process and…
Work Product vs. Deliverable
Work Product vs. Deliverable What is the difference between a work product and a deliverable? A work product is a report, diagram, or collection of documents used by the business…