Successful BAs position themselves in the eye of the project storm. They are the calm, center point of a complex group of interrelated people, roles, and processes. BAs are in a prime position to ensure—when the project storm settles—that all pieces are connected and...
Take a look at the picture. If I told you to shoot a basket or block a shot, would this be your perspective? Probably not. Creativity is the key to innovation. How do we flip, twist, rotate, deconstruct, reconstruct, integrate to improve our products and processes?...
Imagine a typical project meeting in your organization. Does everyone arrive/login on time? Does everyone stay for the entire meeting? Does everyone ignore incoming calls and e-mails? Does everyone participate, interact, and share ideas? Does everyone stay awake? If...
Last month, I set the stage for a series that describes the BA’s best friends. Each month, using the following questions, I will explore the relationship between the BA and one of their key stakeholders. How does this stakeholder benefit from the BA? What makes a...
Who are a Business Analyst’s best friends? Who would like to be and Why? Who are the people we interact with most on the job? What is it that makes these relationships work and serve our end goal of providing value to the organization? As Business Analysts we...
