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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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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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Tips for Business Analysts: Starting, mid-range, and Senior Business Analysts

Author: Geri Schneider Winters I have been thinking a lot recently about what I would expect if I were hiring a Business Analyst.  My expectations are very different if the person is a starting Business Analyst, or someone with a … Continue reading

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Tips for Business Analysts: Who Runs a Software Project?

Author: Geri Schneider Winters I work on a lot of really large software projects.  Over the years, it has become clear to me that three roles, and the interactions between people in those roles, are really vital for the success … Continue reading

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Tips for Business Analysts: Career Paths for Business Analysts

Author: Geri Schneider Winters People come to the job of Business Analyst in many different ways. Some people graduate from college and immediately start to work as a junior Analyst for a major corporation. Often a Business Analyst has some … Continue reading

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Tips for Business Analysts: Getting Started as a Business Analyst

Author: Geri Schneider Winters Many people write to me to ask how they can get started as a Business Analyst. Here are my thoughts on what you can do to get started in that career. An Analyst (Business or System) … Continue reading

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