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Demilade

Driving Social Value Through Business Analysis

When people discuss business analysis, they typically think of requirements, processes, or systems. But one of the most rewarding projects I’ve worked on was very different: improving how my company reported its social value. Social value is about the positive impact an organisation makes beyond profit, things like sustainability and commu...

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This entry was published on Sep 18, 2025 / Demilade. Posted in Business Analysis, Vertical Domain or Industry. Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

stivo

7 Essential Skills Every Modern Business Analyst Must Master in 2025

Introduction In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the role of the business analyst is evolving faster than ever. No longer just requirement gatherers, modern BAs are strategic partners who bridge business needs with technology solutions. Whether you're a seasoned analyst or just starting your journey, mastering the right ...

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This entry was published on May 21, 2025 / stivo. Posted in Elicitation (BABOK KA). Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

Tosin Clement

Harnessing Quantum Computing for Business Analysis

Introduction Quantum computing has transitioned from a theoretical concept in academia to a technology on the verge of becoming real, with real potential for multiple industries. Therefore, understanding quantum computing will be increasingly important for business analysts, as it will be the most significant development ...

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This entry was published on May 19, 2025 / Tosin Clement. Posted in Data Analysis & Modeling. Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

Jayaram.K

DOR & DOD: The BA’s Compass in Agile Delivery

As Business Analysts in Agile teams, we often hear about Definition of Ready (DOR) and Definition of Done (DOD). But beyond the buzzwords, these two concepts are powerful tools to drive clarity, consistency, and quality in our work. Definition of Ready ensures a user story is truly ready for development. It answers: Is this story clear, feasible...

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This entry was published on May 08, 2025 / Jayaram.K. Posted in Agile Methods. Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

Jayaram.K

Embracing Agility: The Evolving Role of Business Analysts

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, agility isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a mindset. As Business Analysts (BAs), we’re no longer just requirement gatherers; we’re value enablers in Agile teams. Agile empowers us to collaborate closely with Product Owners, Developers, and QA from day one, ensuring business needs...

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This entry was published on May 08, 2025 / Jayaram.K. Posted in Agile Methods. Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

Jayaram.K

The Business Analyst's Superpower: Bridging the Gap Between Business and IT

In today's fast-paced digital world, successful projects aren't just built on great code—they're built on clarity. And that clarity often comes from one key player: the Business Analyst. At the heart of every great product or system is a need—a business goal, a customer pain point, or a regulatory requirement. But busines...

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This entry was published on May 08, 2025 / Jayaram.K. Posted in Business Analysis. Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

Ellen J. Webb

Why Business Analysts Need Strong Writing Skill

In the course of my two decades working with cross-functional teams in consulting, education, and enterprise systems design, one trend has consistently stood out: the effectiveness of a business analyst (BA) often correlates directly with the strength of their written communication. While analytical thinking, domain expertise, and interpersonal abi...

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This entry was published on Apr 29, 2025 / Ellen J. Webb. Posted in Project Management. Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

Bekka Ball

Recipe Redesign: There Is No Box, Only Possibilities

I have always loved cooking. I learned from my Grandma June and her kitchen was her sanctuary, a small, warm sunlit space filled with jars of spices, stacks of cookbooks, and the comforting smell of something always on the stove or baking in the oven. Grandma June was as great a cook as she was a teacher to me. She never followed a recipe “to...

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This entry was published on Apr 10, 2025 / Bekka Ball. Posted in Soft Skills. Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

Lenny Steinman

BPO Explained: A Smart Guide for Today’s Leaders

Now, I know, I don’t know what kind of new intro BPO may require, but at least I can promise you upfront that I have something different to say about Business Process Outsourcing or simply BPO. What is it? This hasn't been a call center job or a sales job as we all think. It is a mammoth profile, and firms are grappling to ge...

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This entry was published on Apr 08, 2025 / Lenny Steinman. Posted in Business Process Management (BPM) . Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

Victoria Ogunsanya

Leveraging Blockchain Technology for Enhanced Data Security in Business Operations

In an age where data breaches and cyberattacks are becoming more frequent and sophisticated, businesses are searching for robust solutions to safeguard their data. Blockchain technology has emerged as a promising tool in this quest, offering a way to secure data with unparalleled reliability. Although initially known for powering cryptocurrencies l...

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This entry was published on Jan 08, 2025 / Victoria Ogunsanya. Posted in Security Analysis. Bookmark the Permalink or E-mail it to a friend.

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Jarett Hailes

Three Audacious Goals for Business Analysts in 2013

As we start a new year many of us will take the time to reflect on our accomplishments from 2012 and plan our goals for 2013. We can set small or large goals. goals that will be accomplished quickly or could take several years. For 2013, I think Business Analysts should look to go beyond our traditional boundaries and set audacious goals. Merriam-...

Howard Podeswa

Hey IIBA, What’s Up With That?

Recently, I was asked by the IIBA to present a talk at one of their chapter meetings. I am reprinting here my response to that invitation in the hope that it will begin a conversation with fellow EEPs and BAs about an area of great concern to the profession. Hi xx …. Regarding the IIBA talk, there is another issue that I am considering. It's p...

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BA ABCs: “C” is for Class Diagram

Continuing the ABC series for Business Analysts, Howard Podeswa created the next installment titled "BA ABCs: “C” is for Class Diagram" as an article rather than a blog post. You can find the article here: BA ABCs: “C” is for Class Diagram Here are the previous two posts: BA ABCs: “A” is for Activity Diagram BA ABCs: “B” is for BPMN