EDITOR'S NOTE Tools of the Trade Have you used RUP and found it too complex? Have you used Agile and it was not enough? Maybe you should combine them! Glenn Brûlé proposes the development of new process hybrids by taking what you need from existing ones. Also in this issue: get up to speed on Threat Risk Assessment and explore the benefits of business analysis. And some great news: We are starting our Web Seminar program with our first webinar on November 19th. Register today as space is limited! - Adrian Marchis, Editor
FEATURED ARTICLES Integrating and Understanding Standard Business Analysis Methodologies To Develop New Technology Hybrids by Glenn Brûlé, Director of Client Solutions for ESI International Here’s a new and creative specific manner in which Business Analysis can concurrently interact with RUP and Agile methodologies. One might call such a hybrid “Ragile”. This emerging hybrid theory integrates the components of RUP’s discipline and Agile’s creativity. The combination of both is converted into a powerful opportunity. Read more...
Getting up to Speed on Threat Risk Assessment Finding Reports by Stewart Allen, Certified Information Security Consultant Many business analysts and project managers dread having to read and evaluate a 'Thread Risk Assessment' report. The stress comes from a lack of understanding of the security details. A proper Threat Risk Assessment for a project should give you a clear “where we stand” viewpoint and should not be confusing. Read more... What are the Benefits of Business Analysis? by Guy Beauchamp, BA Mentor & Trainer The depressing but true answer is that the benefits are usually invisible: good Business Analysis ensures that the project implements the right solution, and because it is the right solution no-one ever sees all the cost, time and effort that has been avoided. Read more...
UPCOMING WEBINARS How to get started Documenting Processes with Business as an equal partner When: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM PST Details: Space is limited! Reserve your Webinar Seat Now! ANALYST DIARY Sr. Business Analyst: David Smith Company: HBOS plc Title: Senior Business Analyst What have you found that makes your job easier? Microsoft Visio - until recently I was producing BPM's and Flowcharts in PowerPoint! I'm sure that there are packages out there that would make other aspects of my job easier, but working for a large company you only tend to be able to use 'standard applications'. Read more... MORE FROM ModernAnalyst.com Articles of Interest Ten Application Definition Best Practices The Creative Business Analyst - Part 1 The How To of Essential Modeling
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