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As a business analyst, your role is to act as the compass, steering projects toward their true north. By managing scope, aligning stakeholders, strategizing effectively, mitigating risks, and knowing when to stop, you can ensure that your projects deliver real value without collapsing under the weig...

Product Roadmap: Why and How

Do we really need a product roadmap? Why? How do we go about creating a product roadmap? What are a few of the best practices? This article sheds light on these 'planning quest...

Happy, Alternate, and Exception Paths are Applicable to More Than Just Use Cases

The concepts of Happy, Alternate, and Exception Paths originated with Use Cases, but turn out to be applicable to any graphical modelling technique that depicts Flow. This article ...

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Leveraging Blockchain Technology for Enhanced Data Security in Business Operations

In an age where data breaches and cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and sophisticated, businesses are searching for robust solutions to safeguard their data. Blockchain technology has emerged as a promising tool in this quest, offering a way to secure data with unparalleled reliability. Although initially known for powering cryptocurrencies l...

Rianat Abbas

Secure by Design: Why Security Shouldn't Be an Afterthought in Software Development

Building software products that solve actual customer concerns and generate business success is not an easy fit. Product executives battle strong competition, tight timelines, and high expectations, all while seeking to offer value. While success gives the opportunity to showcase approaches and frameworks, the reality is that building excellent pro...

Abuh Ibrahim Sani

Business Impact Analysis(BIA): Assessing the Potential Impact of a Cybersecurity Incident on Business Operations

In today’s highly interconnected society, businesses depend on technology even more than before. While offering opportunities for innovation and creativity, businesses are exposed to various cybersecurity threats that can disrupt operations, damage reputation, and result in substantial financial losses. It is crucial to carry out a comprehens...

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Computer Systems Analyst: Career that Pays Well Even in a Recession
In a recent Yahoo! Hot Jobs article, Grace Chen identifies 5 Careers that Pay Well Even in a Recession: Engineer Accountant Marketing... Read More...

The Dirty Harry Approach to Requirements, or “Are you Feeling Lucky, Punk?” Solve Problems First, Ask Questions Later - Part 1
Have you ever had to use a map to get somewhere, and after navigating around the wilderness for hours, eventually had to ask for directions because it... Read More...

Root Cause Analysis: Using the Five Whys
Business Analysts are often thrown into projects to help gather requirements around a known, defined problem. Other times we’re asked to a... Read More...