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Modern Analyst e-Journal: July 2012

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IN THIS ISSUE
Featured articles showcased in this issue:
>
A New Information Systems Paradigm: What does a Business Analyst Needs to Know?
>
Barking With the Big Dogs - Part II: Trusted Advisor
>
Powerful Business Modeling With No Magic’s Cameo Business Modeler

> Achieving Success through Business Value

Webinar: Master of BI: Becoming a BI Guru with Toad
Webinar: Deliver Maximum Value through Better Business Analysis
Webinar: Meeting The Different Analysis Requirements Across Your Organization
Webinar: Collaborative Requirements Management

Also in this issue:
> More Business Analyst Humor
> Even more Resources for Business Analysts
> New Interview Questions

FEATURED ARTICLES
A New Information Systems Paradigm: What does a Business Analyst Needs to Know?
by Robert Bostrom Ph.D., Bostrom & Associates
There is an exciting paradigm shift happening within the information systems (IS) field. This means a new breed of information systems is emerging as are new approaches for developing them. The good news is that business analysts may be more critical to the new paradigm than to past ones.
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Barking With the Big Dogs - Part II: Trusted Advisor
by Glenn R. Brûlé, CBAP, CSM, Executive Director, ESI
Now that you’re prepared to work with executives, I’m sorry to inform you that the tough stuff is about to begin. While preparation and understanding are crucial elements, and speaking executive language further deepens our conversations, the real meat on the dog bone is taking the next step and beginning, (it’s important to understand that this cannot be done in a single meeting), to develop your relationship and establishing yourself as a trusted advisor.
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Powerful Business Modeling With No Magic’s Cameo Business Modeler
by Darius Silingas & Edita Mileviciene, No Magic Inc.
The world of business process management and modeling is changing. An organization’s business data needs to be captured in maintainable integrated models, instead of being lost in silos of informal drawings or sticky notes that are valid only for the duration of a project. Business analysts are key members of software development teams, and they need better access to Enterprise Architecture (EA) in order to analyze business models and propose changes.

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Achieving Success through Business Value
by Vicki M. James CBAP, Professional Project Services
Business value is a new indicator for project success. Huh? You may be wondering what ever happened to the good ole scope, schedule, and budget. They are still there and measured, but what the 2012 trends have been pointing to is that a project completed within scope, schedule, and budget and not be successful. The opposite is also true. A project that is late, over budget, and does not meet the initial scope can also be successful if it brings value to the organization.

Read more...

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Webinar: Meeting The Different Analysis Requirements Across Your Organization
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Webinar: Collaborative Requirements Management
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Relevant Interview Questions
> What is the different between a business policy and a business rule?
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Informative Forum Posts
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> Who is responsible to map the requirements to the solution?
> Data migration, BRS

FEATURED Business Analysis JOBS
> Business Technical Analyst Job
> Systems Analyst Web Systems Job
> Business Process Leader Job

More BA Jobs...

Cisco Systems, Inc. is accepting resumes for the following positions in San Jose/Milpitas/Santa Clara,CA: Business Analyst (SJ31): Use Case/Business case development skills by interfacing with subject matter experts in business operations, business process, Org Adoption and ITteam members. Please mail resumes with reference number to Cisco Systems,Inc., Attn: B51M, 170 W. Tasman Drive, Mail Stop: SJC 5/1/4, San Jose,CA 95134. No phone calls please. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. EOE. www.cisco.com

Hewlett-Packard State & Local Enterprise Services, Inc. is accepting resumes for the position of Business Analyst in Palo Alto, CA (Ref.#RSLPALBA31). Research, elicit, analyze, validate and document business requirements, and ensure that requirements clearly reflect true business needs, correctly representing all stakeholders. Extensive travel required to various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. Mail resume to Hewlett-Packard State & Local Enterprise Services, Inc., 5400 Legacy Drive, MS H1-6F-61, Plano, TX 75024. Resume must include Ref. #,full name, email address & mailing address. No phone calls please. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. EOE.

Hewlett-Packard Caribe - B.V. (Puerto RicoBranch) is accepting resumes for Procurement Operations Analyst in Aguadilla, PR (Ref. #AGPOA1). Responsible for Supply Chain process based on Buy & Sell Model. Responsible for daily communication with customer/suppliers. Mail resumeto Hewlett-Packard Caribe- B.V. (Puerto Rico Branch), 5400 Legacy Drive, MS H1-6F-61, Plano, TX 75024. Resume must include Ref. #, full name, email address & mailing address. No phone calls please. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. EOE.

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JULY 2012


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