http://www.writingusecases.com/wordpress Helping you create a Successful Career as a Business Analyst Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:18:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Michiel Erasmus has a nice podcast series for Business Analysts. Michiel got the idea in 2009 to interview experienced BA's so that he could learn more about the role. He decided to record the interviews and make them available so other people could benefit from the information as well. I ... http://www.writingusecases.com/wordpress/index.php/archive/tips-for-bas-business-analyst-podcast-series/ During the Q&A for the Free class in May on Planning Iterations, I referred to quite a number of resources.  I had some folks ask me to write up those references. Here they are: Book: XP Explained, Kent Beck Certified Scrum Master training - http://www.implementingscrum.com Book: The Inmates are Running the Asylum, Alan ... http://www.writingusecases.com/wordpress/index.php/archive/followup-on-iterative-planning-class-resources/ Author: Geri Schneider Winters I was asked recently how to increase productivity and performance as a BA. Here are some ideas based on my own experience. Before acting ask yourself the best approach to something. For example, when collecting information we often assume that interviews are the best approach. Before scheduling interviews, ... http://www.writingusecases.com/wordpress/index.php/archive/tips-for-bas-increasing-productivity-and-performance/ It is the second week of June, so time for the next Ask Geri Teleseminar. Each second Thursday I spend an hour answering any questions you submit about being a Business Analyst. The next Q&A is on Thursday, June 10 at noon Eastern. You can post questions here: Ask Geri I look forward ... http://www.writingusecases.com/wordpress/index.php/archive/june-ask-geri-teleseminar/ 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 own experience and common sense. If something seems reasonable, some technique or process, ... http://www.writingusecases.com/wordpress/index.php/archive/use-your-common-sense/ The new Business Analyst Fundamentals class started on Monday. This class is particularly targeted to Career Changers, so we are spending time throughout the course teaching you the skills of a BA and also helping you with techniques for tuning your resume and looking for a BA position. Homework assignments are ... http://www.writingusecases.com/wordpress/index.php/archive/ba-fundamentals-last-chance-in-2010/ We have enough people on the Facebook Fan page that I was able to get a custom URL!  No more long string with strange numbers in it. Thanks to all the people who Liked the page and made this possible! Now you can find my fanpage here: http://www.facebook.com/ResourcesForBAs When you are ... http://www.writingusecases.com/wordpress/index.php/archive/new-facebook-url/ Several of you have written to me to say "Geri, I really want to take your Business Analyst Fundamentals class starting May 31, but I am out of work right now and just cannot afford it." I have done 2 things for you: First, I am very excited to tell you about ... http://www.writingusecases.com/wordpress/index.php/archive/steep-class-discount-bonus-resume-job-hunting-session/ Many of you have written to me about how to become a Business Analyst. Most often you are a career changer - you already have some number of years of experience, and you think Business Analyst is the job for you. Starting May 31, 2010 I am offering a new course ... http://www.writingusecases.com/wordpress/index.php/archive/business-analyst-fundamentals/ Raven just announced RavenCloud. I immediately reviewed the demonstration video. You have to check this out. It is a great product on a solid foundation with a sexy new user interface. Very sweet! http://www.ravencloud.com I have known the folks at Raven for many years - I think around 10 years now - and I ... http://www.writingusecases.com/wordpress/index.php/archive/new-raven-product-is-amazing/