What is Lean Six Sigma ?

I have previously written about the Lean methodology and how it has influenced the world by its principles.

While the Lean methodology has a great influence in the process improvements initiatives in an organization overtime, the Lean methodology has evolved … Read the rest

What does a business analyst actually do ?

Many people perform a lot of tasks which are similar to what business analysts do, but they are not called business analysts.

Some of these people are interested in making a career change into the business analysis field but they … Read the rest

The Business Architecture perspective – change scope

The Business Architecture perspective are the distinct aspects of business analysis when it is practiced in the business architecture environment.

Business architecture shows how the strategic needs of the stakeholders are being fulfilled and supports continuing business transformation efforts.

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The Business Architecture perspective : Business analysis scope

As we continue the discussion on the business architecture perspective, let us look at how this perspective is related to the business analysis scope.

There are some stakeholders that are important to the success of the business architectural initiative and … Read the rest

The Business Architecture perspective : models and techniques

As we continue discussing the business architecture perspective, let us look at the models and techniques that are commonly used in this perspective.

The reference models are architectural templates that are used to provide one or more perspectives that can … Read the rest

The Business Architecture perspective : underlying competencies

There are some underlying competencies that help business analysts working in the business architecture succeed and they include the following:

  1. The ability to see the big picture.
  2. A high tolerance for obscurity and unpredictability.
  3. The ability to convert requirements into
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The Business Architecture perspective : knowledge areas

As we conclude the business architectural perspective topic let us look at how this perspective is related to the business analysis knowledge areas.

1 Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring: the business analyst needs to understand the organization’s strategy, operational … Read the rest

The Business Process Management perspective : change scope

The Business Process Management perspective focuses on the distinct aspects of business analysis when it is performed in the context of business process improvement.

The business process management system in the following ways:

  • Analyzes how the organization does work to
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