Published in Analyst’s corner·Pinned10 principles for working with processesProcess: “a series of actions or events performed to make something or achieve a particular result, or a series of changes that happen naturally” Source: Cambridge Dictionary When used correctly, process modelling is an invaluable activity, and along with process maps can be a powerful way of communicating of what…Process4 min read
Published in Analyst’s corner·PinnedHow can I make my work more visible as an Agile BA to my team and organisation?Something I often hear from other BAs working in multi-disciplinary Agile teams is that their work sometimes seems invisible. Or at least, less visible when compared to other professions. To put that in context, designers will likely be mocking up various designs that they develop and share iteratively. Devs regularly…Agile4 min read
Published in Analyst’s corner·May 22BA Must-Reads: #3 Community & practice leadership#BAMustReads number three, is specifically aimed at those in business analyst leadership positions, or those who are aspiring to be in them. You’re likely to be a Lead BA, Business Analysis Manager or Head of Business Manager. They are centred around developing effective communities of practice, as well as leading…Business Analysis4 min read
Published in Analyst’s corner·Apr 26BA Must-Reads: #2 Advancing your career in business analysis and beyondHere’s the second instalment of #BAMustReads, all focussed around advancing your career in business analysis and beyond. I’m a big believer that the skills and experience we develop as BAs, can be applied to so many career paths — all the way upto the C-Suite.Business Analysis4 min read
Published in Analyst’s corner·Apr 6BA Must-Reads: #1 User Stories#1 Fifty Quick Ideas to Improve Your User Stories — Very easy to read in one sitting, as well as being a trusty point of reference you can refer to again and again. …Agile3 min read
Published in Analyst’s corner·Feb 4Big 5 Predictions for Business Analysis in 2022Without a doubt, the past 2 or so years have been some of the most challenging times that most of us will have had to endure. But as we gradually see signs of slowly emerging from the pandemic — one thing that will be strikingly clear to many digital professionals…Business Analysis5 min read
Published in Analyst’s corner·Jun 20, 2021Seven things music could teach you about what it takes to be a good business analystI must admit, I’ve been excited to write this, since the moment I first read Mike Cohn’s blog ‘Ten Things The Beatles taught me about being Agile’. So, please bear with me over the next few minutes whist I try to blend my love of good tunes, tongue-in-cheek humour, and…Business Analysis5 min read