The BLUF Principle • Master BA Communication In Management
BLUF is what is commonly referred to in military circles as the BLUF Principle and what the word BLUF stands for is Bottom Line Up Front. The BLUF Principle The […]
Requirements Risk • How to Manage Risks on Your Project
Today I want to talk to you about risk management and how you as a business analyst can help your project or help your company manage the risks that you […]
3 Attributes of a Senior Business Analyst
What makes somebody a Senior Business Analyst? In this video, I go over the key characteristics of a senior business analyst and encourage you to define your own standards of […]
From QA to BA • Quality Assurance to Business Analyst (Software Tester Advantages)
If you’re currently in Quality Assurance (QA) and you’ve been thinking about making the switch into a BA role, this video is for you. In this video, I talk about […]
Hidden Costs of Becoming a Freelance Business Analyst (On Contract)
In this video, I talk to you about the hidden costs that are involved in switching from a permanent role to a freelance Business Analyst consultant or contractor. You should […]
How Much do Business Analysts Make? (2019 Business Analyst Salary Information)
Salary is the biggest determining factor in most people’s career choices. So how much do business analysts actually make? Business analyst salary information can be hard to come by, but […]
3 Business Analyst Career Paths • Specialize, Move Up, or Branch Out
There are many options to choose from for career growth as a BA. In this video, I talk about three business analyst career paths and provide a few options within […]
Business Requirements vs. Functional Specifications.
Trying to decide what goes into the BRD and what goes into the SRS can be a difficult task. Here, I provide some guidance on how to make the judgment […]
3 Core Business Analyst Skills • BRD/SRS + Process Design + SQL
There are three core business analyst skills, but you have to make sure you choose the right skill depending on the type of business analyst you want to become for […]
The 3 Types of Business Analysts
One of the most important decisions you have to make is about what type of business analyst you want to become. This is a pivotal decision that can stay with […]
Project Methodologies: Whats the difference between Waterfall vs. Agile? (video)
Business Analysts should understand the difference between the two main methodologies used to deliver software to the customer. The methodology affects everything that business analysts do, from requirements planning, to […]
What Business Analyst Skills Do You Need?
One of the most stress-inducing questions that new and aspiring business analysts face is: “What business analyst skills do I need to learn to do this job?” In this series […]
State Modeling for Business Analysts
Every one of us is born into infancy. We move through our childhood, into adolescence, and then we eventually graduate into adulthood. This is part of our life-cycle. Entities also […]
