A burndown chart is a graphical representation of the rate at which the user stories in an agile project are being completed.
The work that is yet to be completed is shown on a vertical axis (y-axis), while the time … Read the rest
What is Tableau ?
Tableau software is a data visualization tool that is used by Business Intelligence Analysts (BIA) to create reports and dashboards.
It is used by the BIA’s to transform the raw data into reports that are visually pleasing and understandable.
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What is SAP ?
SAP is an ERP system that is used in the management of business processes in an organization.
The software was initially called Systemanalyse Programmentwicklung, which means System Analysis Program Development in German, but the name was later abbreviated to SAP. … Read the rest
What is Value Stream Mapping ?
Value stream mapping or material and information-flow mapping is a lean technique that is used to analyze, design, and manage the information that is required to move a product to the customer.
Value stream mapping uses different symbols to represent … Read the rest
What is Jira ?
Jira is a project management and issue tracking software.
The name “Jira” is derived from the Japanese word “Gojira” which means “Godzilla”.
Jira has numerous functionalities that can be used in software management. These functionalities include Agile project management, bug … Read the rest
A day in the life of a Business Analyst
Many aspiring Business Analysts would like to know what a typical day in the life of a Business Analyst is like, so here it goes.
I would go through what a typical my work day is like :
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What is WhiteBoarding ?
Whiteboarding is the use of a dry erase board in a meeting to explain concepts and ideas. The dry erase board is used to quickly draw, modify images and text.
Whiteboarding sessions are very useful in brainstorming, troubleshooting and collaborating … Read the rest
What is an Enterprise Relationship Diagram ?
An entity relationship diagram (ERD) or entity relationship model, is a visual representation of people, items and events in an information technology (IT) system.
The ERD uses data modeling techniques to describe business processes and act as the basis for … Read the rest
What is a fishbone diagram ?
As a Business Analyst, you would regularly have to analyze the root cause of various identified problems. One of the common tools that is used to perform the root cause analysis is called a fishbone diagram.
A fishbone diagram, a … Read the rest
What is a decision tree ?
A decision tree is a tool that uses a tree-like model to analyze decisions and their possible consequences.
Decision trees are usually used in decision analysis, to help identify a plan of action that is most likely to reach a … Read the rest