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 : 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 : 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 – 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 Information Technology perspective : knowledge areas

As we conclude the discussion on the information technology perspective, let us take a look at how the techniques in this perspective differ from the techniques in the business analysis knowledge areas.

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The Information Technology perspective : underlying competencies

As the discussion on the information technology perspective continues, let take a look at the common competencies in this perspective.

A business analyst working within the information technology environment may have some IT related skills such as programming, creating a … Read the rest

The Information Technology perspective : methodologies

As we continue the discussion on the information technology perspective, let us look at the methodologies used in this perspective.

The methodologies used in the information technology organizations differ though they usually fall into two approaches, which are:

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The Information Technology perspective : business analysis scope

As we continue the discussion on the information technology perspective, let us consider the business analysis scope in relation to this perspective.

There are a few key roles that affect the business analysis scope in the information technology perspective and … Read the rest

The Information Technology perspective : change scope

The Information Technology perspective focuses on the attributes of business analysis when influenced by changes in information technology (IT) systems but it also focuses on non agile approaches to IT initiatives.

These initiatives may be as little as applications enhancements, … Read the rest

The Business Intelligence perspective : knowledge areas

As we conclude the discussion on the business intelligence perspective, lets review how this perspective applies to the business analysis knowledge areas.

The business intelligence perspective aligns with the business analysis knowledge area in numerous ways including the following : … Read the rest