One question I keep getting asked from my friends and fellow business analysts is:
Which Business Analysis certification should I get ?
This is a very important question because as many people soon realize, getting a Business Analysis (BA) certificate … Read the rest
A process model is a methodic graphical model used to show the sequential flow of a process. It describes the flow of work across certain tasks in an organization, system or program.
A process model can be as simple or … Read the rest
Business analysts use process analysis to evaluate a process for its efficiency and effectiveness, as well as the potential for opportunities for change.
Process analysis is used for numerous purposes including:
Prioritization techniques are used to decide on the comparative significance of business analysis information. This significance can be based on value, risk or ease of implementation.
These priorities are used to decide which business analysis information should be chosen for … Read the rest
An organizational model describes how an organization is arranged. The goal of an organizational unit is to unite a group of people to achieve a common goal. It is used to define the roles, responsibilities, and
reporting structures in an … Read the rest
Business analysts use observation techniques to gather information by watching and understanding workplace activities.
It is used to identify needs and opportunities, understand business processes, create performance standards, assess solution performance, and facilitate training and development.
Observation of activities or … Read the rest
Non-functional requirements are defined as quality attributes that are usually linked with the system solutions and organizational processes.
They identify criteria that can be used to assess the performance of a system rather than certain behaviours which are known as … Read the rest
Business analysts use mind maps to document and communicate thoughts, ideas, and information. Mind maps use images, words, colour, and linked relationships to apply form and logic to thoughts, ideas, and information.
Mind maps are created by writing down the … Read the rest
Metrics and key performance indicators are used to assess the performance of solutions, solution components, and other elements that might be of interest to the stakeholders.
A metric is a quantitative level of an indicator that an organization uses to… Read the rest
Business analysts use the lessons learned process to compose and document successes, opportunities for improvement, failures, and recommendations for enhancing the performance of future projects.
A lessons learned or retroactive session is used to spot either changes to the business … Read the rest
