Archive for June, 2009

Structured Analysis & Big, Thick Documents

Structured Analysis & Big, Thick Documents

| June 29, 2009 | 5 Comments

Great book on modeling & systems analysis and yet another critique of “big, thick documents.”

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What’s in a Signature?

What’s in a Signature?

| June 23, 2009 | 3 Comments

Is there such thing as a peaceful, amicable “sign-off”?

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Patterns and the Evolving Business Analyst

Patterns and the Evolving Business Analyst

| June 18, 2009 | 9 Comments

Let’s focus on what I consider the capstone to development and “evolution” as an analyst; the ability to learn, recognize and apply patterns.

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Your Name is Safe in My House

Your Name is Safe in My House

| June 15, 2009 | 3 Comments

A friend of mine once told me of an uncle whose “byline” – for lack of a better term – was, “your name is safe in my house.” What he meant is that you wouldn’t have to worry about him or others in his company speaking ill of you. People took the uncle at his word, too, because he was never heard speaking poorly of others.

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Business Analysis Link Share (09-24)

Business Analysis Link Share (09-24)

| June 11, 2009 | 1 Comment

Here’s some “light reading” on some interesting analysis topics to kick off your weekend.

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Requirements Are the Keystone

Requirements Are the Keystone

| June 9, 2009 | 5 Comments

Requirements are the keystone of a successful project implementation.

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