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INTERVIEW QUESTION:

How can prototyping and experimentation support paradigm shifts in business analysis?

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Categories: Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

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Prototyping and experimentation support paradigm shifts by providing a safe, evidence-based way to test new ideas before full implementation. Rather than debating theory, analysts use quick models or pilot processes to validate new assumptions.

Key benefits:

Reduces risk: Confirms feasibility before investing in large changes.

Builds stakeholder buy-in: Seeing is believing—visual prototypes help teams grasp unfamiliar concepts.

Encourages innovation: Teams are more open to radical ideas when they can test them in a controlled environment.

For example, a BA proposing automated claims handling might pilot it for a single product line to measure turnaround time and error rates.
If the experiment succeeds, it provides evidence to support a broader paradigm shift.

Prototyping moves paradigm shifts from abstract theory to tangible, data-driven reality.

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