A conceptual data model is a structured business view of the data required to support business processes, record business events, and track related performance measures. The main elements of the conceptual model are: Entity: is a person, organization, object, or…
November 1st is the Global Business Analyst day. Let’s take a minute to recognize business analysis professionals. By that, I don't just mean those who have a business analysis title. Business analysis involves investigating and understanding business problems and finding…
How we see a subject depends on our perspective. Inevitably, our own experience takes precedence when we discuss any activity that we’ve personally engaged in. My experience of roller blading, travelling to Iceland, or bringing up children, may be nothing…
After several webinars, articles and polls on business analysis techniques, I’ve collected many responses from fellow BA’s about their favourites. I like to share information visually – and this time a word cloud seemed appropriate: Business analysis techniques word cloud…
Photo by Sid Balachandran on Unsplash The goal of business analysis is to define requirements for a solution to a business problem, and to achieve a shared understanding of the requirements by all stakeholders. In this blog, we have talked…
In my webinars and coaching sessions, I often ask: “Where do the requirements come from?” Almost invariably, the answer is: “Requirements come from business”. Do they, though? When you interview business stakeholders, are they ready to dictate to you what…
A new project. A new analyst. Meet the stakeholders. A round of introductions. Then, the tricky part – time to start analysis. The project manager looks at the business analyst and nods. Take the stage. Go for it. Get those…
