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Category Archives: Tips for Business Analysts
Have You Done it Yet?
http://www.writingusecases.com is where BA’s have been going to find out what type of BA they are, and the best way for them to approach the BA job. Over 200 people have taken the ReStart Profiler Quiz so far, and the … Continue reading
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Do you know your BA type?
We all know that different BA’s approach doing things in different ways. Some like to watch first before trying something, others are great at making plans, someone else is best at mitigating risk, another person is great at visualizing, while … Continue reading
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New BA Video Tips
http://www.youtube.com/user/Wyyzzk I have set up a video channel for Business Analyst tips on YouTube. There are 15 videos there at present including: 5 steps to better use cases – parts 1 and 2 Business rules versus Technical Constraints Use Stories … Continue reading
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Tips for BA’s: Thinking about your Career
In the early part of each year, I often get a flurry of people writing to me to ask for career advice. I get questions such as: Is Business Analyst a good career? Which job is better, XXX or Business … Continue reading
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Managing Up
I was pleased when Geri asked me to write a guest post about managing up. I think it is an important skill that everyone should cultivate, regardless of job level or industry. The following post skims the surface–I look forward … Continue reading
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Tagged BAskills, communicate, communication, integrity, manager, skill, visibility
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Wyyzzk now IIBA EEP
I can now offer you classes with certification credits! Fundamentals of Business Analysis earns you 30 PD credits for initial certification or 30 CDU credits for re-certification. The next public class starts 31 January 2011. Information about that class is … Continue reading
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Becoming a Business Analyst
Author: Geri Schneider Winters Many people contact me because they want to be a Business Analyst. They are often in another job currently and want to change roles. They want to know “What do I need to do to be … Continue reading
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Example Use Cases
A lot of people are looking for example use cases. So I thought I’d make a short post telling a variety of places I offer example use cases that I have written. If you sign up for my free tip … Continue reading
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Tips for BAs: Use Your Common Sense
Author: Geri Schneider Winters In the context of the BA role, I see so much published on the internet that is just nonsense. How can you know who to believe and what to trust? You have to trust in your … Continue reading
Tips for BAs: Learning Facilitation
Author: Geri Schneider Winters Meeting facilitation involves a number of skills, because your job is to guide the participants in addressing the topic of the meeting. If they need to make decisions, you guide them to make the decisions. If … Continue reading
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