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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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 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.

The techniques used in the information technology (IT) … Read the rest

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 : 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 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 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

The Business Intelligence perspective : underlying competencies

As the business intelligence perspective discussion continues, let us review the underlying competencies in this perspective.

The business analyst needs to have basic communication and analytical skills to be successful in collaborating with both business stakeholders and the initiative team … Read the rest

The Business Intelligence perspective : methodologies and approaches

As we continue discussing the business intelligence perspectives topic, let us review some of the common methodologies and approaches which are used in this perspective.

Methodologies: There are no standardized business intelligence methodologies that influence the responsibilities and activities … Read the rest