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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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Geri’s Predictions for Hot Markets in 2011

I have had people ask me what are good areas to work in for the next couple of years. These are things I have seen, and continue to see as important topics/markets. If you are working in (or can get … Continue reading

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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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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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In 1 Hour: Teleseminar BA Role on Agile and SCRUM teams

If you did not submit a question, you can still participate. I think this is going to be very interesting. I’ve invited Mike Vizdos (ScrumMaster) to join us on the teleseminar and give his viewpoint. EVENT: The Role of a … Continue reading

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Tips for BAs: BA on Agile and SCRUM teams

I have had some of you request more information on the Role of the BA on an Agile or SCRUM team. So I am holding a teleseminar on that topic. I will be interviewed by Thomas Meloche of Procuit, Inc., … Continue reading

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