Business analysts use teamwork skills to effectively work with stakeholder so that solutions can be effectively developed and implemented.
Business analysts frequently work with other business analysts, project managers, stakeholders, and subject matter experts (SMEs) as a member of a team.
Relationships with people in those roles are an important part of the success of any project or enterprise.
It is important for the business analyst to understand how a team is formed and how it functions.
Recognizing group dynamics and how they play a part as the team, as they advance through various stages of a project is also important.
Being aware of and adapting to how and when a team is progressing through a project’s life cycle can reduce the negative influences that could impact the team.
Building and cultivating the trust of teammates supports the integrity of the team as a whole and helps the team perform at its fullest capacity.
When team members earnestly promotes an environment for positive and trusting team dynamics, complex decisions and challenges would become less complicated.
Team disagreements are common, but if handled well the resolution of conflict could benefit the team.
Resolving conflict requires the team to concentrate on analyzing the positions, assumptions, observations, and expectations of all its team members.
Working through such problems can have the favorable effect of bolstering the foundation of the analysis and the solution.
There are some measures of effective teamwork which include:
- Promoting a collaborative working environment.
- Successfully resolving conflicts.
- Cultivating trust among team members.
- Encourage the team to share high standards of performance.
- Advocating for a shared sense of ownership of the team goals.