https://modernanalyst.com RSS feeds for Business Analyst Community & Resources | Modern Analyst 60 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3745/Business-Analysis--Leading-with-Influence.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=3745 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3745&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3745/Business-Analysis--Leading-with-Influence.aspx What is Leading with Influence?... It is about the ability to affect the actions, decisions, and thinking of others to accomplish key goals or tasks that you consider to be important. Simply put, leading with influence is about getting people to willingly follow the direction that you provide when you lack organizational authority. It is about leading when you are not in charge. As a Business Analyst, I want delivery partners on a project to follow the guidance I provide without having to demand their compliance. michael_r_roy01 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 12:25:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3745 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3747/Crossing-the-Imaginary-Line--Design-Thinking-in-Business-Analysis.aspx#Comments 4 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=3747 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3747&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3747/Crossing-the-Imaginary-Line--Design-Thinking-in-Business-Analysis.aspx I take the approach that as Business Analysts, the line between requirements and design is an imaginary line. We need to be pragmatic (abandon purist thinking) and not be afraid to wear the design cloak, to adopt design thinking.    So how do we incorporate design thinking in Business Analysis in a value-add way? Take the following thoughts into consideration when working on your next project that involves building or significantly updating a customer-centric application. Author: Michael Roy, Business Analysis Professional / Requirements Leader Michael is a solutions-focused Business Analysis professional with extensive experience leading change initiatives at a tactical and strategic level.   michael_r_roy01 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 15:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3747 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3754/Beyond-Better-Requirements--Selling-Business-Analysis-in-Business-Terms.aspx#Comments 1 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=3754 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3754&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3754/Beyond-Better-Requirements--Selling-Business-Analysis-in-Business-Terms.aspx We hit a challenge however when we attempt to promote the value of Business Analysis to IT Management or the Business...  The reality is that simply promoting “better requirements” does not sell our value-add in terms that management from an IT or Business perspective understands... So how do we do this? Let me share five lessons learned based on my experience as a senior requirements management consultant.  michael_r_roy01 Mon, 17 Apr 2017 04:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3754 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3744/5-Tips-for-Success-with-Packaged-Solution-Requirements.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=3744 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3744&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3744/5-Tips-for-Success-with-Packaged-Solution-Requirements.aspx A common challenge of enterprise Business Analysts is the discovery, understanding, and description of requirements in the context of implementing packaged solutions. Management assigns us to projects with a predefined solution, and we struggle to figure our role when there seems to be no significant build activity. What are we supposed to do in this situation when there seems to be no need to produce standard requirement deliverables?   Put a typical Business Analyst in this environment and do not be surprised to hear the phrase “I’m not sure of my role.” Why do packaged solution projects cause discomfort? michael_r_roy01 Wed, 29 Mar 2017 18:22:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3744 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3734/My-Secret-for-Business-Analysis-Success-Fundamentals.aspx#Comments 2 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=3734 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3734&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3734/My-Secret-for-Business-Analysis-Success-Fundamentals.aspx When asked what my secret for Business Analysis success is, I indicate fundamentals first. You can acquire skills related to Agile, the latest modeling language, and software development tools but you will fail if you have not mastered fundamentals.   The following fundamentals are crucial to success... michael_r_roy01 Wed, 22 Mar 2017 14:51:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3734 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3733/Bringing-Sexy-Back-to-Business-Analysis.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=3733 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3733&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3733/Bringing-Sexy-Back-to-Business-Analysis.aspx My inclination is the smarter and harder approach but again I am asking you to contribute your thoughts. Channel your inner Justin Timberlake and consider how do we get sexy back to Business Analysis? How do we get the attention of the decision makers when we are no longer the shiny new product that every one wants. michael_r_roy01 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:46:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3733 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3732/7-Tips-for-Success-as-a-New-Lead-Business-Analyst.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=3732 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3732&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3732/7-Tips-for-Success-as-a-New-Lead-Business-Analyst.aspx Congratulations! You have been asked to act as the lead Business Analyst (LBA) on an important project. It is more than likely someone recognizes the good work that you have done in the past and their hope is that your past success can be replicated with multiple Business Analysts on this new initiative. Like any new experience, you may have some anxiety or nervousness regarding this new role. It is important to you that what happens turns out to be a future success story and not an experience that stays in the closet. michael_r_roy01 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 15:20:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3732