User stories are simple statements that are used to describe pieces of functionality from a user’s point of view. They are used to represent what the user needs.
A user story is written in a simple and understandable way and … Read the rest
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The Business Process Management perspective : knowledge areas
As I conclude the discussion on the business process management perspective, let us look at how this perspective is related to the business analysis knowledge areas.
1 Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring: The focus of the business analysis work … Read the rest
Top 5 skills that an IT business analyst should have
Most people think that their lack of technical skills can prevent them from starting their business analysis career.
While this is not be quite true, technical knowledge is useful if you want to become a successful IT business analyst.
I … Read the rest
How to write good use cases
A use case describes the possible outcomes of a specific goal that the solution will support. It features different paths that can be followed such as the main and alternative flows.
The main flow depicts the most direct way to … Read the rest
Why you should go Agile
The Agile methodology was originally created in order to support the quick creation and deployment of software products.
Though it is now used in numerous industries, the fundamental principles of Agile which is that it is better to have a … Read the rest
What is business analysis ?
Business analysis is the act of enabling change in an organization by defining the business needs and recommending solutions that would deliver value to the stakeholders.
Business analysis enables an enterprise to express their needs, the reasons for the change, … Read the rest
What are business needs ?
All businesses have needs.
These needs can be based on what they need to fulfill their objectives or triggered by some unforeseen event, either way all businesses have needs which have to be fulfilled.
When a new business is started … Read the rest
Business analysis perspectives
Business analysis is a profession with many tasks and techniques. Within these tasks and techniques there are some which are specific to certain methodologies and technologies.
These specific tasks and techniques are known as perspectives.
These perspectives include:
- Agile.
- Business
The Agile perspective : change scope
The Agile Perspective describes the distinct aspects of business analysis when it is practiced in the agile environments context.
An Agile environment is an adaptable environment which incorporates the principles of constant change.
Business analysts working on agile initiatives need … Read the rest
The Agile perspective : business analysis scope
As we continue to review the Agile perspective, it is important that you remember these key points about the Agile methodology:
- An Agile environment is an adaptable environment which incorporates the principles of constant change.
- Business analysts working on agile