Some big news in my life, I got married in July! In the process of getting married and planning a wedding I found the analogy of the wedding process similar to project and solution scope. Project Scope and Solution scope – How to explain the difference? I will...
In my work with dozens of organizations improving business analysis practices, the following are the most common themes I see hindering the great value that good business analysis practices can provide. 1) Lack of collaboration and review of requirements Collaboration...
I hear this question and debate all the time! Here are some thoughts for both sides of this epic question of our time in our industry. It is important to call out that titles and disciplines are different, and any title likely requires performing in multiple...
When I think about what it takes for BAs to be successful, it always comes down to the same thing: Using hard skills and soft skills together strategically to get results and engagement from stakeholders. When I think about what it takes to execute on any BA activity...
Where should an organization focus first? Building a BACoE, understanding the state of business analysis practices as an organization, or evaluating BA competencies? What is the right approach to all of this? I have worked with a lot of organizations on these efforts...
