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Dan Tasker

Requirements In Context Part 2: The Functional View From 10,000 Feet

In Part 1 of this series it was stated that the overall objective of these articles is to improve the quality of requirements produced by business analysts. Following the adage that “Context is Everything” it established that a number of different contexts will&n...

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This entry was published on Apr 28, 2019 / Dan Tasker. Posted in Enterprise Analysis (BABOK KA), Requirements Analysis (BABOK KA) , Systems Analysis, Business Analysis. Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

Alice Bolingeryn

Sections in a Functional Layout for an Entry Level Job Resume

Clearly, the most important step in getting a job is being selected for an interview, and a key part in that process is having a resume that stands out from others. For many people, creating a good enough resume is an obstacle in achieving this, and so one way to address this problem may be to get a professional to create one for you. J...

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This entry was published on Apr 18, 2019 / Alice Bolingeryn. Posted in Soft Skills. Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

Arash

The Importance of Operational Decisions

It may sound routine, but the importance of operational decisions cannot be underestimated. After all, not a day goes by without even the smallest business making dozens, if not hundreds of operational decisions that may affect the bottom line. Elevate these to large scale companies and we are talking thousands, if not millions of actions that impa...

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This entry was published on Apr 16, 2019 / Arash. Posted in Business Process Management (BPM) , Business Rules, Data Analysis & Modeling. Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

Trividh Patel, CBAP

How did I achieve my CBAP?

At first, I wanted to tell people how they should go about getting their IIBA certification. But then I thought the best way to do this is by actually telling “how did I achieve my own CBAP?” So, friends here is my story. I started working as Business Analyst in 2002. I have used multiple elicitation techniques (such as interviewing,...

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This entry was published on Mar 09, 2019 / Trividh Patel, CBAP. Posted in Business Analysis, Career as a Business Systems Analyst, IIBA & BABOK, CBAP. Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

Ekaterina Barabash

What is common between ‘agile’ methodologies and emotional intelligence (EQ)?

I address my thoughts to those who are in IT management for whom the terms such as quality of project implementation development and profitability indicators of the company are important. And it is also addressed to business analysts whose daily routine is the process of communication with Customer. A little about myself first. The last 8...

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This entry was published on Nov 10, 2018 / Ekaterina Barabash. Posted in Requirements Management and Communication (BABOK KA). Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

Dan Tasker

Requirements in Context Part 1 - Just Know It!

I have long been a believer in the saying “Context is everything.” As a business analyst dealing with business users, understanding the context of the topic of discussion is essential. In thinking about what constitutes quality requirements it occurred to me that there are a number of additional contexts that play a role. Examples inclu...

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This entry was published on Oct 22, 2018 / Dan Tasker. Posted in Elicitation (BABOK KA), Requirements Analysis (BABOK KA) , Business Analysis, SDLC, Process, and Methodologies. Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

Alexey Kiselev

Acceptance Criteria. Bridge from your User Stories to Code and Test Cases

We are writing User Stories to fix the scope and describe - what our application should do when implemented.User Stories are great, because the are: Short, Defining Roles, A great connection of the requirement itself and a business need. User Story declared as a high level definition of the requirement, but it could be used to s...

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This entry was published on Oct 16, 2018 / Alexey Kiselev. Posted in Agile Methods. Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

Ann P

Difference between ECBA CCBA and CBAP Certification

What’s the difference between ECBA CCBA and CBAP Certification? Which certification should I pursue ECBA CCBA or CBAP? How do I know which certification is right/suited for me? There are so many certifications I am completely confused which one to pursue? Can you please guide me on which certification should I go for? ...

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This entry was published on Aug 11, 2018 / Ann P. Posted in Business Analysis. Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

Simona from Minit

The Case Against Process Mapping and Why You Should Do Process Discovery Instead

Process mapping vs. process discovery is akin to perceived reality vs. reality; the former rooted in subjectivity, the latter rooted in verifiable data. Elements of process mapping creep into process discovery, restricting an absolute dichotomy between the two. However, the critical differentiator between mapping and discovery lies in the distincti...

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This entry was published on Aug 06, 2018 / Simona from Minit. Posted in Business Process Management (BPM) , Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) , Data Analysis & Modeling, Analytical and Problem Solving Skills. Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

Byy

5 Reasons to Adopt Workflow Automation

What is Workflow Automation? As we are in a digital age, automation is everywhere in everyday activities and surroundings. This digital transformation impacts the value chain, the product/services portfolio, development and engineering, all the way to distribution, sales channels and customer relationships. Workflow automation replaces manu...

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This entry was published on Aug 01, 2018 / Byy. Posted in Project Management. Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

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As we start a new year many of us will take the time to reflect on our accomplishments from 2012 and plan our goals for 2013. We can set small or large goals. goals that will be accomplished quickly or could take several years. For 2013, I think Business Analysts should look to go beyond our traditional boundaries and set audacious goals. Merriam-...

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Hey IIBA, What’s Up With That?

Recently, I was asked by the IIBA to present a talk at one of their chapter meetings. I am reprinting here my response to that invitation in the hope that it will begin a conversation with fellow EEPs and BAs about an area of great concern to the profession. Hi xx …. Regarding the IIBA talk, there is another issue that I am considering. It's p...

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