https://modernanalyst.com RSS feeds for Business Analyst Community & Resources | Modern Analyst 60 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/7096/Requirements-Friendly-Data-Dictionary-20.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=7096 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=7096&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/7096/Requirements-Friendly-Data-Dictionary-20.aspx This article describes using a Requirements-Friendly Data Dictionary (RFDD) as an alternative to representing a software solution’s data-related requirements as User Stories, Use Cases, or traditional Waterfall Requirement statements. Any of these forms can still be used to document the solution’s functional requirements. An RFDD spreadsheet-based template or extended requirements management tool (RMT) provides a structured format that supports a business analyst documenting required Record and Field details while eliciting functional requirements. adrian Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:7096 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/7109/Data-Privacy-The-BAs-Secret-Weapon-for-Winning-Customer-Trust.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=7109 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=7109&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/7109/Data-Privacy-The-BAs-Secret-Weapon-for-Winning-Customer-Trust.aspx For business analysts, those unsung heroes who sift through mountains of information to guide corporate decisions, data privacy emerges as an unexpected ally. It's the secret weapon that not only protects against breaches and fines but also actively forges unbreakable bonds of trust with customers. This isn't about fearmongering over scandals or reciting dry compliance rules; it's about reimagining privacy as the foundation of enduring loyalty in a sceptical marketplace. adrian Sun, 23 Nov 2025 22:42:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:7109 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6996/How-to-Use-Data-Analysis-in-Project-Management.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6996 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6996&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6996/How-to-Use-Data-Analysis-in-Project-Management.aspx By analyzing data, project managers understand better what works or not. In the long run, this makes it easier to predict potential problems and correct them before they become too costly. There are a few essential steps in data analysis that companies need to follow for accurate results. Below is a quick guide on successful data analysis. adrian Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6996 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6707/What-Does-It-Take-to-Bridge-the-Gap-Between-Data-Product-and-Analytics.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6707 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6707&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6707/What-Does-It-Take-to-Bridge-the-Gap-Between-Data-Product-and-Analytics.aspx Businesses increasingly depend on smooth data integration, efficient product development, and perceptive analytics to drive innovation, smart choices, and customer value in today's fast-moving, data-centric world. Guaranteeing the three key components work together as "a single, unified entity" requires dealing with many challenges. These challenges relate to organization, communication, technology, and culture. Connecting all data, every product, and all analytics requires a thorough approach. Highly meaningful teamwork, precisely adjusted efforts, and advanced tools are key to success. This post explains how to close this gap and it offers a solution to the problem. adrian Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:12:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6707 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6411/Data-Driven-Decision-Making-Leveraging-Analytics-in-Process-Management.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6411 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6411&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6411/Data-Driven-Decision-Making-Leveraging-Analytics-in-Process-Management.aspx The function of business analysts has changed dramatically in today's technologically-advancing, digitally transformed business environment. Using analytics for data-driven decision-making is one of the major areas where their experience is becoming more and more important, particularly in the field of process management. It clarifies how business analysts can use data to optimize workflows and lead organizations toward long-term success. adrian Sun, 17 Dec 2023 23:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6411 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6327/The-Top-10-Reasons-Business-Analysts-Should-Leverage-Process-Mining.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6327 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6327&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6327/The-Top-10-Reasons-Business-Analysts-Should-Leverage-Process-Mining.aspx Process Mining is a subject that has garnered a lot of attention over the past two to three years. Much of the noise has centred around the mergers and acquisitions in the vendor space, and contrary to what some write, it is still in its infancy when it comes to end user adoption. Some academics and industry analysts suggest that Process Mining is a technique that replaces the need for traditional business and process analysis, but this is never likely to be the case. Instead Process Mining and its closely related cousin Task Mining, are complementary to traditional approaches, and should be thought of in the context of “and” rather than “or”. For the past 30 or more years we have increasingly applied automation to processes, both with and without proper documentation. The result is that many of the processes we use, business decisions taken, rules applied, and customer journeys are now embedded or hidden within systems. This cloak of “invisibility” makes it practically impossible for us to apply traditional analysis techniques to discover and analyse these rules, processes decisions and journeys.  Transform VA Sun, 20 Aug 2023 19:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6327 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6034/Record-Navigation-Fields.aspx#Comments 2 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6034 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6034&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6034/Record-Navigation-Fields.aspx An information system maintains data in fields within records. Equally important is the system’s ability to navigate between records. Parts 5 thru 9 of this series discussed fundamental business data field types. This article discusses a record navigation field. These fields do not themselves contain business data, but support the system’s ability to navigate from a given record instance to business data in related record instances. adrian Sun, 12 Mar 2023 20:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6034 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6201/3-Signs-Your-Business-Problem-Might-Benefit-from-Machine-Learning.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6201 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6201&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6201/3-Signs-Your-Business-Problem-Might-Benefit-from-Machine-Learning.aspx It’s no longer rare to see machine learning (ML) models used to support a variety of business decisions, from whether a financial transaction should be sent to the fraud investigation team, to what discount a distributor should get. Still, even in organizations that have embraced ML-based systems, it’s common for business problems that could benefit from machine learning to be solved using a less effective (and often more costly) approach.  As a business analyst, it’s useful to be aware of some signs your business problem might benefit from ML... adrian Mon, 23 Jan 2023 05:05:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6201 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6033/Point-In-Time-Fields.aspx#Comments 2 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6033 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6033&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6033/Point-In-Time-Fields.aspx A point in time field supports a business need for an information system to know when an event took place (or will take place). Date, Time, and Date/Time field values represent a quantity of time involving a specific unit of measure and precision. Like other quantity values, they can participate in calculations (E.g. subtracting one date from another to determine the number of days in-between). adrian Sun, 01 Jan 2023 23:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6033 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6171/How-to-Apply-Evidence-Based-Problem-Solving-to-Improve-the-Outcomes-of-Your-Projects.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6171 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6171&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6171/How-to-Apply-Evidence-Based-Problem-Solving-to-Improve-the-Outcomes-of-Your-Projects.aspx Being “data-driven” doesn’t help create project success; being evidence-based does.  Evidence-based problem solving reduces the risk of blind spots and confirmation bias and increases the chances of achieving the desired outcomes. In high-stakes projects, risks can be dramatically reduced when a business analyst is willing to apply first principles thinking, hypothesis testing, and information value analysis to integrate the best evidence into the decision-making process. Transform VA Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6171 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6032/Classification-Fields.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6032 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6032&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6032/Classification-Fields.aspx A classification field allows the recording of a meaningful fact about a record instance, with that fact drawn from a pre-established set of values. Online access to values applicable to a given instance might be through a drop-down or pop-up list, or as labelled check boxes or radio buttons. The organization may be interested in just the values, or there may be additional information about each value that the system needs to manage. adrian Sun, 20 Nov 2022 22:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6032 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6031/Quantity-Fields.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6031 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6031&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6031/Quantity-Fields.aspx Having discussed fields intended to name record instances, we move on to fields intended to satisfy the need to say something quantitative about a record. A quantity field requires particular attention be paid to its unit of measure (UoM) and precision.  adrian Sun, 16 Oct 2022 04:33:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6031 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6030/Name-Fields.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6030 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6030&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6030/Name-Fields.aspx In this article we focus on record name fields. These fields are intended to contain a user-recognizable value by which a person or thing is known, addressed, or referred to. Unlike a record business identifier field, a name field’s value may change over time. Also, there are ‘real world’ names for things (e.g. people, cities) for which valid duplicate values can exist.  adrian Sun, 18 Sep 2022 16:33:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6030 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6029/Identification-Fields.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6029 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6029&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6029/Identification-Fields.aspx Having explored information system record concepts, the objective of this article is to examine one particular type of field — the record business identifier. Its purpose is to uniquely identify an instance of a record.  Users of an information system are expected to have knowledge of, or access to, this value. The value is used to start down, or stay on, the ‘happy path’ of any business process that deals with the specific record instance it identifies. adrian Sun, 31 Jul 2022 19:33:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6029 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6081/Agile-Data-Science-How-is-it-Different.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6081 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6081&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6081/Agile-Data-Science-How-is-it-Different.aspx Does it make sense to merge Agile philosophies with data science? The short answer is yes, as long as the organization recognizes and accommodates the ambiguous, non-linear nature of the data science process rather than expecting data scientists to fit into the same mold they’ve adopted for “Agile software development”. The problem, in my experience, is that this rarely happens. Probably because the data science field is still new, many organizations are still trying to shoehorn data science into Agile software engineering practices that compromise the natural data science lifecycle. Transform VA Sun, 10 Jul 2022 22:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6081 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6088/The-Integration-Of-AI-and-Big-Data-For-Digital-Transformation.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6088 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6088&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6088/The-Integration-Of-AI-and-Big-Data-For-Digital-Transformation.aspx Data has emerged as the sole driver of the digital transformation of the present world. It has turned into the most significant resource, and without it, one couldn't really expect to succeed in today's crowded market. Organizations should proficiently utilize their data since it very well may be a factor that can differentiate you in corporate development.  This requires the compelling combination of artificial intelligence with data analytics for enhancing business processes.  The automated direction along with data-driven decision-making is rapidly turning into the standard in this digital world. Since the assortment of data and its analysis is more reachable than any time in recent memory, organizations of all shapes and sizes are leveraging this innovation, hence, noticing noteworthy outcomes. Yet, luring those significant experiences out of your data can be challenging when you reach "big data" extents. adrian Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6088 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6028/Product-Customer-Sale-Location-Records.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6028 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6028&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6028/Product-Customer-Sale-Location-Records.aspx This article discusses record types supporting the concepts product, customer, sale, and location. The names given to these records varies depending on the line(s) of business an organization is in and, in particular, the organization’s sales processes. adrian Sun, 19 Jun 2022 21:32:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6028 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6048/4-Diagrams-every-Analyst-should-Master.aspx#Comments 1 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6048 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6048&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6048/4-Diagrams-every-Analyst-should-Master.aspx A picture is worth a thousand words. Charts offer visualization and help to understand and comprehend things that would be more painful and time consuming to understand by reading free text. Diagrams help us design systems and processes, organize our screens, while facilitating a common understanding of the big picture. They help us make visible the invisible. Αs a BA you can exploit a big variety of diagrams to help you communicate better and more accurate information concerning the requirements and the solution. Diagrams leverages the effective use of visuals and modeling techniques in helping organizations and individuals work from the 30,000 foot view down to the level of detail that is needed by those who are actually going to perform the process activities. Moreover a diagram can serve as a single point of truth navigating what should be done and saving time from questions deriving from ambiguous point may found in a text. Transform VA Sun, 05 Jun 2022 04:32:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6048 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6070/Writing-a-Good-Data-Analysis-Report-7-Steps.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6070 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6070&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6070/Writing-a-Good-Data-Analysis-Report-7-Steps.aspx As a data analyst, you feel most comfortable when you’re alone with all the numbers and data. You’re able to analyze them with confidence and reach the results you were asked to find. But, this is not the end of the road for you. You still need to write a data analysis report explaining your findings to the laymen - your clients or coworkers.  That means you need to think about your target audience, that is the people who’ll be reading your report.  They don’t have nearly as much knowledge about data analysis as you do. So, your report needs to be straightforward and informative. The article below will help you learn how to do it. Let’s take a look at some practical tips you can apply to your data analysis report writing and the benefits of doing so. adrian Mon, 30 May 2022 22:49:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6070 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6027/Line-of-Business-Specific-Records.aspx#Comments 1 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6027 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6027&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6027/Line-of-Business-Specific-Records.aspx This series is about understanding data fundamentals applicable to information systems. In this article and the next, record types specific to an organization’s line(s) of business are discussed. These records support maintaining data for an organization’s Products, Customers, Sales, and sale-related Locations. They will be viewed within the context of five generic line of business functions that represent the business processes involving any product as it goes through its lifecycle. adrian Sun, 22 May 2022 19:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6027 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6026/Organization-Independent-Records.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=6026 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=6026&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/6026/Organization-Independent-Records.aspx We begin our exploration of information system data fundamentals by looking at types of records applicable to any organization. Records such as     GL ACCOUNT, STAFF MEMBER, and ASSET are well-understood within any organization large enough to warrant information systems supporting Accounting, Human Resources, or Asset Management functions. These functions and record types are well supported today by commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) packages. So well supported, it’s difficult to imagine any organization justifying a decision to develop an in-house solution rather than buy a commercially available one. adrian Sun, 01 May 2022 19:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:6026 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5987/Data-Wrangling-and-the-Business-Analyst.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5987 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5987&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5987/Data-Wrangling-and-the-Business-Analyst.aspx The quality of any data analysis created to inform business decisions will ultimately be constrained by the quality of the underlying data. If the data is faulty, then the analysis will be faulty too. This is why data wrangling–the transformation of raw data into a format that is appropriate for use–has become such a ubiquitous task in most organizations. Unfortunately, the significance of data wrangling is still often overlooked. And this is where data-savvy business analysts can help save the day. Transform VA Sun, 23 Jan 2022 20:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5987 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5966/How-to-Create-a-Less-is-More-Stakeholder-Friendly-Data-Model-in-Minutes.aspx#Comments 5 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5966 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5966&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5966/How-to-Create-a-Less-is-More-Stakeholder-Friendly-Data-Model-in-Minutes.aspx Many BAs struggle to produce ‘normalized’, function-independent data models (or don’t produce them at all). Very few business stakeholders can appreciate such models as “… a picture worth a thousand words.” This article describes an easy-to-create, simple-to-understand view data model. The view is of just those records involved in an information system capability supporting a specific business activity. NOTE: This article uses the business-friendly terms record and field rather than the usual data modeling terms entity (or class) and attribute. adrian Sun, 09 Jan 2022 05:27:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5966 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5961/Numbers-and-KPIs-Rules-Count.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5961 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5961&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5961/Numbers-and-KPIs-Rules-Count.aspx In this fun piece, Ron examines the connection between rules and counts, such as KPIs. Ever wonder why different people can count the very same things and come up with different answers? Fear the numbers you’re going by aren’t telling exactly the right stories? In viewing a measure, how far the truth might have been stretched? Come along on this short travel story and let’s explore the matter together. Transform VA Sun, 26 Dec 2021 05:34:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5961 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5909/Data-Science-Concepts-Every-Analyst-Should-Know-Applicability-of-MLAI.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5909 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5909&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5909/Data-Science-Concepts-Every-Analyst-Should-Know-Applicability-of-MLAI.aspx The practical applications of data science are multiplying. From predicting if a delivery will arrive late to recommending how much herbicide to use to save money and protect the ecosystem, there are endless examples of organizations harnessing data science solutions to improve the efficiency and quality of business decisions. Transform VA Sun, 05 Dec 2021 06:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5909 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5924/Introduction-to-Process-Mining-and-Modeling-for-Business-Analysts.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5924 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5924&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5924/Introduction-to-Process-Mining-and-Modeling-for-Business-Analysts.aspx Analytical techniques in process discovery and improvement, including process mining and simulation, have been available for many years. In the past, however, they were used primarily by people with a technical analytical background. The current business environment and technological advances have pushed these analytical tools into the mainstream, where they are being recognized as essential for all levels of business analysts. Transform VA Sun, 31 Oct 2021 21:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5924 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5925/What-Does-It-Take-to-Message-Effectively.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5925 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5925&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5925/What-Does-It-Take-to-Message-Effectively.aspx Is your requirements approach friendly to vocabulary, policies and messages? I mean directly. Wouldn’t it be of great help to your organization in achieving its goals if they were? In our experience, policy sources almost always need interpretation and disambiguation to achieve an effective practicable form. As this column discusses, the rule message ‘Reserved for Green Car’ provides an excellent case in point. Transform VA Mon, 27 Sep 2021 01:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5925 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5814/Data-Science-Concepts-Every-Analyst-Should-Know.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5814 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5814&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5814/Data-Science-Concepts-Every-Analyst-Should-Know.aspx As mentioned in my previous article Three Myths About Data Science Debunked, sooner or later business analysts will be involved a project with a machine learning or AI component. While BAs don’t necessarily need to know how statistical models work, understanding how to interpret their results can give them a competitive advantage. This article discusses three concepts that can help analysts add value to data science projects (future articles will cover additional ones). Cultivating skills in these areas will increase your ability to build cross-functional alignment between business and data science teams and prevent bad decisions based on flawed analyses. Transform VA Mon, 24 May 2021 03:20:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5814 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5799/The-What-Who-and-Why-of-Concept-Models--A-Quick-Reference-Summary.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5799 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5799&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5799/The-What-Who-and-Why-of-Concept-Models--A-Quick-Reference-Summary.aspx There’s so much buzz and interest about concept models these days, we asked Ron to summarize what they are, who they’re for, and why you need them. Here’s his response, short and readable. He’ll also touches on how you can get started, and where to find more information. Transform VA Sun, 28 Mar 2021 20:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5799 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5767/Three-Myths-About-Data-Science-Debunked.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5767 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5767&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5767/Three-Myths-About-Data-Science-Debunked.aspx Despite the lack of consensus on the definition of data science, many organizations already have a data science team. And even in companies without data scientists, sooner or later business analysts will join a software or process improvement initiative with a machine learning or AI component. When that happens, good understanding of what data science is (and isn’t) can make a big difference in a BA’s ability to create value. Transform VA Sun, 31 Jan 2021 05:32:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5767 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5706/Master-Data-Master-Rules.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5706 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5706&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5706/Master-Data-Master-Rules.aspx Master Data is a concept that most IT shops are familiar with; Master Rules is not.  Master Data cannot address the issue of data quality without pairing it with the rules that define and/or derive that data; that is, the Master Rules.  Sooner or later, all significant financial sector organisations (in particular) will confront an impending migration, regulatory pressure, M&A, commercial imperative, or other compelling need to improve the management of their business rules; then, it must be done – Master Rules must be implemented to provide the authoritive view of rules that their importance requires and deserves. Transform VA Sun, 01 Nov 2020 23:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5706 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5713/The-Best-Business-Analyst-Certifications-To-Take-Your-Analytics-Career-To-The-Next-Level.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5713 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5713&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5713/The-Best-Business-Analyst-Certifications-To-Take-Your-Analytics-Career-To-The-Next-Level.aspx Data science and analytics is a dynamic world and anyone pursuing a career in analytics needs to stay on the cutting edge of the latest tools and conceptual approaches to advance their career. These certifications prove to any employer that you are a valuable candidate whose passion is matched by their knowledge, as well as a desire to keep learning. Don’t get left behind by your competitors, prove your worth with these certifications. adrian Mon, 19 Oct 2020 01:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5713 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5641/The-Rise-of-The-Data-Inspired-BA.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5641 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5641&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5641/The-Rise-of-The-Data-Inspired-BA.aspx The majority of IT business analysts spend their careers in “reactive mode”. They are assigned to tasks like define the requirements for a new partner loyalty program, create user stories for an enhancement to a billing system, and go about delivering their artifacts. Data-inspired analysts are those analysts who make a conscious decision to “go upstream” and find data to help their organizations identify the areas of value creation with the highest return on investment before jumping into “solution mode”. Transform VA Sun, 26 Jul 2020 04:34:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5641 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5571/Business-Analysts-Can-Play-a-Central-Role-in-Solving-the-Coronavirus-Pandemic.aspx#Comments 2 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5571 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5571&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5571/Business-Analysts-Can-Play-a-Central-Role-in-Solving-the-Coronavirus-Pandemic.aspx As the pandemic continues to upend life around the world, data, big and small, takes a central role in mobilizing the right efforts to prevent a much greater calamity. And as people and organizations face unprecedented hardships, business analysts, data scientists, and data analysts are going to be integral to the solution. We have the skills that the world is counting on to arm our leaders with the best possible information as they are tasked with making immediate choices, allocating resources, and anticipating the next obstacles to overcome. Transform VA Mon, 30 Mar 2020 01:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5571 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5438/Why-Modeling-Is-an-Essential-Business-Analysis-Technique.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5438 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5438&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5438/Why-Modeling-Is-an-Essential-Business-Analysis-Technique.aspx Visual analysis models provide a powerful set of tools that let business analysts depict system information at various levels of abstraction. These models serve as an aid to understanding, as well as an aid to communicating. Alas, I fear that modeling is somewhat of a neglected practice. I believe modeling is an essential skill every BA should master. Here’s why. Transform VA Sun, 22 Mar 2020 14:27:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5438 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5468/An-Introduction-on-Artificial-Intelligence-and-Machine-Learning.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5468 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5468&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5468/An-Introduction-on-Artificial-Intelligence-and-Machine-Learning.aspx After some research, I was taken back with so many machine learning applications already in use: weather forecasting, medical diagnoses, law enforcement, and self-driving vehicles. Also, I did not realized that it was the advancements of big data and faster computing that allowed the break-thru of AI in our daily lives. Most of us, I believe, think that artificial intelligence is still science fiction. Not so! We as business analysts need to pursue AI education and recognize the many business opportunities opening up to all of us. Transform VA Sun, 23 Feb 2020 20:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5468 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5529/Detailed-Requirements-for-Data-Importing-and-Exporting.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5529 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5529&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5529/Detailed-Requirements-for-Data-Importing-and-Exporting.aspx It’s important for business analysts to recognize that there is a significant amount of non-technical (i.e. business) detail associated with a system interface capability. The interface is either importing data that’s needed and available in electronic format from another system, or exporting data in electronic format when it’s needed by some other system or organization. The data is either needed in real time or can be processed as a batch job. Transform VA Sun, 09 Feb 2020 21:09:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5529 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5439/Managing-Data-Specific-Business-Needs-Using-a-Data-Dictionary.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5439 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5439&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5439/Managing-Data-Specific-Business-Needs-Using-a-Data-Dictionary.aspx The previous article in this series discussed ensuring that high-level requirements (HLRs), within the context of an IT-based project, were properly high level. The remainder of articles in the series will look at detail requirements and the need for them to be sufficiently detailed. The objective of this article is to demonstrate how a data dictionary (DD) can be used as a tool for capturing the appropriate level of detail representing data-specific business needs. Transform VA Sun, 29 Sep 2019 19:32:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5439 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5305/The-Critical-Role-BAs-Can-Play-in-Companies-Using-Advanced-Analytics.aspx#Comments 2 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5305 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5305&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5305/The-Critical-Role-BAs-Can-Play-in-Companies-Using-Advanced-Analytics.aspx We live in a time when business in many industries offer similar products and use comparable technologies. One of the last points of differentiation are processes, and the evidence is clear, in sector after sector: companies that figure out how to combine business domain expertise with advanced analytics to improve their internal and customer-facing processes are winning the market.  Let’s take a look at three of the many opportunities that the advanced analytics technologies developed over the past decade are creating for business analysts.. Transform VA Sun, 31 Mar 2019 21:45:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5305 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5269/Do-Business-Analysts-Need-to-Know-SQL.aspx#Comments 1 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5269 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5269&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5269/Do-Business-Analysts-Need-to-Know-SQL.aspx While many business analysts may be able to get by without ever writing a single line of code, the ability to write and interpret SQL queries can greatly increase your effectiveness as a BA. The purpose of this article is not to provide a tutorial on learning SQL, however, it is to demonstrate how SQL can be used in various business analysis techniques without having to rely on more technical roles such as data analysts or developers (they have plenty of other things to do). Transform VA Wed, 06 Feb 2019 09:39:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5269 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5247/7-Powerful-Analysis-Techniques-to-Boost-Value-from-Your-Models.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5247 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5247&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5247/7-Powerful-Analysis-Techniques-to-Boost-Value-from-Your-Models.aspx Strategists, architects, process experts, software developers, data managers and other professionals involved in changing the enterprise often put substantial effort in creating all kinds of useful models of their designs. In many cases, such business models, enterprise architecture models, business process models, software models, or data models are only used to specify some design, i.e. to describe what should be built.  But there is much more value to be had from these models, by using powerful analysis techniques to elicit new insights. In the following pages I will cover 7 of these analyses, discussing the business outcomes you can achieve with their help. Transform VA Sun, 13 Jan 2019 19:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5247 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5122/Using-a-Predictive-Analytics-Decision-Tree.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5122 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5122&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5122/Using-a-Predictive-Analytics-Decision-Tree.aspx When it comes to Predictive Analytics, several algorithms can allow you to use the available data by constructing a prediction model. Previously, we looked at a few algorithms designed to calculate probability. Another popular predictive analytics and AI algorithm is a Decision Tree known as C4.5. Arash Sun, 30 Dec 2018 21:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5122 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5156/Top-5-Data-Visualization-Tools.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5156 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5156&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5156/Top-5-Data-Visualization-Tools.aspx With the help of visualization tools, data can be converted easily to more accessible form hence making it much simpler to understand. Data Visualization is available for both developers and for presentation ensuring ease of work for both. Transform VA Wed, 21 Nov 2018 19:40:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5156 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5079/Enterprise-vs-Self-Service-6-Things-Ive-Learned-From-Exploring-Data-Tools.aspx#Comments 1 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5079 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5079&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5079/Enterprise-vs-Self-Service-6-Things-Ive-Learned-From-Exploring-Data-Tools.aspx There is much to say about the often challenged relationship between IT and “the business” that has existed since IT became IT. Centralization, decentralization, self-service tools and applications, enterprise tools and applications – the pendulum swings again and again.  You’d think by now that we’d get it. There is no one all-encompassing data management or BI solution that will satisfy all of your data related requirements. Transform VA Thu, 23 Aug 2018 20:29:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5079 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5078/Business-Analyst-vs-Data-Analyst.aspx#Comments 1 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5078 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5078&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5078/Business-Analyst-vs-Data-Analyst.aspx Somebody inquired to me in one of the professional networking site if I can suggest what the difference between a Business analyst and data analyst is. This is a dilemma that is common in the minds of numerous professionals who are new to Business analysis or intending to get into this space. As the name proposes a first hand analysis by any layman will state that the business analyst role includes analysis from a business perspective, though the data analyst role deals with primarily analyzing data. Transform VA Sun, 05 Aug 2018 16:31:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5078 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5083/Lets-explore-Business-Analysts-Toolbox.aspx#Comments 2 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=5083 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=5083&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/5083/Lets-explore-Business-Analysts-Toolbox.aspx Chaos! Stress! Everyday mess! Isn’t this an everyday situation for a business analyst? If not, either you’ve job satisfaction or you’re not being introduced to the real world of business analysis. A person might possess great skills, however, (s)he might not be able to utilize skills without the right mix of tools and environment. A toolbox enables a person to implement the skills in the most efficient way. Possessing necessary tools is just the one part of it. Another is the knowledge to utilize the right tools at the right time to cater the solution and ensure timely committed delivery. What are these tools? How do we map the usage of tools to the given circumstance? How can we efficiently utilize the tool? Does it depend on the solution or the approach? Nimil Parikh Sun, 08 Jul 2018 12:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:5083 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/4980/General-Data-Protection-Regulation-GDPR.aspx#Comments 1 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=4980 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4980&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/4980/General-Data-Protection-Regulation-GDPR.aspx It your responsibility to make sure that you understand what the impact of GDPR are going to be for the data that you work with. There is no doubt that this is going to shake things up in the data protection world for both organisations and individuals. We will publish another blog that will tell you what steps as a business analyst you need to make sure that you and your organisation do not breach GDPR regulations. BusinessAnalysisHub Wed, 21 Mar 2018 19:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4980 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/4906/Does-design-belong-in-your-requirements.aspx#Comments 6 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=4906 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=4906&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/4906/Does-design-belong-in-your-requirements.aspx I don’t know how many articles I’ve read where the author states requirements should be “what” the user/client needs, not “how” to deliver the solution. They say “A requirement should never specify aspects of physical design, implementation decisions or system architecture”... In my humble opinion, every requirement, even the business level needs, goals and objectives, are just the start of a long march to a solution. adrian Mon, 18 Dec 2017 03:57:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:4906 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3681/Deep-Dive-Models-in-Agile-Series-State-Models.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=3681 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3681&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3681/Deep-Dive-Models-in-Agile-Series-State-Models.aspx State Models include two RML Data models (State Tables and State Diagrams) that show the transition of an object through various states or statuses, including which transitions are valid and what triggers an object to transition state. A state is a short-form description of a stage in a data object’s life that influences the behavior of the system. These two models are covered together in this paper because they generally show the same information, just in different ways. These models are great for any object which has state about which there might be business rules, like workflow processes! Transform VA Mon, 08 May 2017 01:00:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3681 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3548/Using-Decisions-to-Prioritize-and-Identify-Requirements-for-Business-Analytics-Projects.aspx#Comments 0 https://modernanalyst.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=572&ArticleID=3548 https://modernanalyst.com:443/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3548&PortalID=0&TabID=115 https://modernanalyst.com/Resources/Articles/tabid/115/ID/3548/Using-Decisions-to-Prioritize-and-Identify-Requirements-for-Business-Analytics-Projects.aspx The end products of requirements development for a business analytics project will be similar to those for any other project—a set of business, user, functional, and nonfunctional requirements. Process flows, use cases, and user stories can reveal that someone needs to generate analytics results, and performance requirements describe how quickly they need results, but none of these uncovers the complex knowledge required to implement the system... An effective elicitation strategy for business analysts (BAs) is to drive requirements specification based on the decisions that stakeholders need to make to achieve their business objectives. Transform VA Sun, 30 Apr 2017 04:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3548