Scope modelling in business analysis

Scope models describes the essence of one or more boundaries and place components inside or outside those boundaries.

Scope models are usually used to define the boundaries of control, change, a solution, or a need.

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Root cause analysis for business analysts

Root cause analysis is used by business analysts to identify and analyze the root cause of a problem.

Root cause analysis is a methodical analysis of a problem that focuses on identifying the problem’s origin in order to fix the … Read the rest

Roles and permissions matrix in business analysis

Business analysts use the roles and permissions matrix to designate responsibilities, identify roles, discover missing roles and communicate the results of a planned change.

Role and permission matrix involves identifying roles, connecting them with solution activities, and designating authorities who … Read the rest

Business analyst interview questions

Congratulations ! you have just gotten a business analyst interview, but are you sufficiently prepared for this interview ?

As with any other highly converted jobs, there would be numerous other candidates vying for the same position, so you have … Read the rest

Business analysis document review

Business analysts use reviews to assess the content of a work product.
Different types of reviews are conducted for business analysis work products using the following elements:

  • Objectives: this describes the aim of the review.
  • Techniques: this is
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Business analysis job description

A Business Analyst is anyone who elicits business requirements, supports the implementation of the solution and support the use and enhance of that solution after it has been implemented.

Business Analysts also identify problems and opportunities within an organization and … Read the rest

Prototyping techniques in business analysis

Business analysts use prototypes to elicit and validate the stakeholders’ requirements through an repetitive process that creates a model or design of those requirements.

It is also used to assess design options, enhance the user’s experience, and form the basis … Read the rest

Which business analysis certification is right for me ?

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

Process modelling techniques for business analysts

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

Process analysis for business analysts

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:

  • Suggesting a more efficient process.
  • Assessing the gaps between
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