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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.
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WEBINARS & EVENTS
Webinar: Master of BI: Becoming a BI Guru with Toad
Sep 11, 2012 - Register Now, Cost: FREE
Webinar: Deliver Maximum Value through Better Business Analysis
Sept 18, 2012 - Register Now, Cost: FREE
Webinar: Meeting The Different Analysis Requirements Across Your Organization
July 17, 2012 - Register Now, Cost: FREE
Webinar: Collaborative Requirements Management
July 19, 2012 - Register Now, Cost: FREE
Conf: World Congress for Business Analysts 2012
Sep 10-Sep 12, 2012 - Orlando, FL - More Info
Conf: Business Analysis Conference Europe 2012
Sep 24-Sep 26, 2012 - London, UK - More Info
Conf: Business Analysis Forum (BAF) Conference 2012
Oct 28-Nov 1, 2012 - Fort Lauderdale, FL - More Info
MORE FROM ModernAnalyst.com
More Articles of Interest
> The 21st Century BA: How proficient do Business Analysts need to be?
> The job ain't finished until the paperwork is done!
> Creating Interactive, True-to-Life Prototypes for Mobile Apps and More
 
Relevant Interview Questions
> What is the different between a business policy and a business rule?
> What is SQL and would a business or systems analyst use it?
> What is a Database Index?
Informative Forum Posts
> Business Policy vs Business Rule
> 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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