Data Modeling for Business Analysts (ERD)
When you hire a professional, you expect them to know how to use the tools of their profession. Your accountant knows how to use accounting software. Your building contractor knows […]
What Is An Enterprise Software Solution?
The IT industry is notorious for using buzz words to describe everything. The word “Enterprise” has fallen victim to this situation. It’s so overused that we’ve now arrived at a […]
Product vs. Solution for Business Analysts
It might seem like a subtle difference to most people, but Business Analysts have to understand the difference because it has a material effect on the way we do our […]
Frameworks for Business Analysts
There are so many questions swirling around the mind of a freshly minted Business Analyst: What’s the purpose of a use case? When should I do a process map vs. a […]
The Three Levels of BA Competence
I’ll tell you right upfront, what I’ve written here might offend some Business Analysts out there. If that happens to you, feel free to message me and we can talk […]
The 3 Ingredients of Business Analysis Success
I’ll admit that I paid a lot of money to get my BA skills. I wish that I could also say all of my money was well spent. I was three years into […]
Business Analysts, Do You Talk to Your Developers?
How do you know when the requirements are done? In my earlier article, I talked about the 5 key points I hit during the requirements & design process. But even within […]
How Business Analysts Can Disagree With Their Managers (the right way)
I have a confession to make. There have been times when I’ve been tempted to agree with someone in a position of authority even when I’ve known for sure that […]
User Stories Are Not Requirements
I’ve seen many approaches to requirements & design over the years. Here is one that I’ve seen play out more than once: Design out the business processes. Generate a list […]
Why Start-Ups Don't Hire Business Analysts
Whether you’re just starting your BA career search, or are a practicing BA that’s looking to change jobs, you’ve probably looked into start-up companies for opportunities and found that they […]
