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1. Agile Teamwork – what BA’s need to know (Guest Post)
   4Nov09 • Rowan McCann • 215010 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/11/04/agile-teamwork-%e2%80%93-what-ba%e2%80%99s-need-to-know-guest-post/Agile+Teamwork+%E2%80%93+what+BA%E2%80%99s+need+to+know+%28Guest+Post%292009-11-05+02%3A04%3A04Rowan+McCann
2. Leadership Through Communication
   23Feb10 • JB • 22634 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2010/02/23/leadership-through-communication/Leadership+Through+Communication2010-02-24+03%3A50%3A10JB
3. On Schedule, As Designed and the Stakeholders are Thrilled!
   17Feb10 • JB • 22419 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2010/02/17/on-schedule-as-designed-and-the-stakeholders-are-thrilled/On+Schedule%2C+As+Designed+and+the+Stakeholders+are+Thrilled%212010-02-18+01%3A51%3A04JB
4. Link Share – February 11, 2010
   10Feb10 • JB • 22331 commenthttp://practicalanalyst.com/2010/02/10/link-share-february-11-2010-2/Link+Share+-+February+11%2C+20102010-02-11+01%3A30%3A10JB
5. Give ‘em Pictures!
   3Feb10 • JB • 221511 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2010/02/03/give-em-pictures/Give+%27em+Pictures%212010-02-04+01%3A45%3A33JB
6. “Cascade”: Q&A with David Wright
   1Oct09 • JB • 20842 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/10/01/cascade-qa-with-david-wright/%22Cascade%22%3A+Q%26A+with+David+Wright2009-10-02+00%3A35%3A11JB
7. The Business Analyst Balancing Act
   28Sep09 • JB • 20613 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/09/28/the-business-analyst-balancing-act/The+Business+Analyst+Balancing+Act2009-09-29+00%3A19%3A26JB
8. Time Travel for Context-free Use Cases
   23Sep09 • JB • 20348 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/09/23/time-travel-for-context-free-use-cases/Time+Travel+for+Context-free+Use+Cases2009-09-24+03%3A39%3A25JB
9. Bookmarks & New Favorites (09-38)
   20Sep09 • JB • 20280 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/09/20/bookmarks-new-favorites-09-38/Bookmarks+%26+New+Favorites+%2809-38%292009-09-21+01%3A40%3A14JB
10. Classic Business Analysis Articles
    10Sep09 • JB • 20155 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/09/10/classic-business-analysis-articles/Classic+Business+Analysis+Articles2009-09-11+02%3A48%3A22JB
11. Business Analysis Can Kill a Project (In a Good Way)
    20Aug09 • JB • 196516 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/08/20/business-analysis-can-kill-a-project-in-a-good-way/Business+Analysis+Can+Kill+a+Project+%28In+a+Good+Way%292009-08-20+22%3A58%3A25JB
12. Business Analyst “Blueprint for Success”
    18Aug09 • JB • 19131 commenthttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/08/18/business-analyst-blueprint-for-success/Business+Analyst+%22Blueprint+for+Success%222009-08-18+23%3A04%3A33JB
13. Communication: Are you the king, or a guard?
    13Aug09 • JB • 18988 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/08/13/communication-are-you-the-king-or-a-guard/Communication%3A+Are+you+the+king%2C+or+a+guard%3F2009-08-14+02%3A25%3A03JB
14. More on Separating Rules from Use Cases
    12Aug09 • JB • 18886 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/08/12/more-on-separating-rules-from-use-cases/More+on+Separating+Rules+from+Use+Cases2009-08-13+00%3A03%3A29JB
15. Congratulations, You’re Ignorant!
    11Aug09 • JB • 18755 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/08/11/congratulations-youre-ignorant/Congratulations%2C+You%27re+Ignorant%212009-08-12+01%3A53%3A28JB
16. Passing Thoughts on Business Analysis II
    4Aug09 • JB • 18176 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/08/04/passing-thoughts-on-business-analysis-ii/Passing+Thoughts+on+Business+Analysis+II2009-08-05+02%3A38%3A53JB
17. Use Case Basics: Keeping it Simple
    28Jul09 • JB • 178717 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/07/28/use-case-basics-keeping-it-simple/Use+Case+Basics%3A+Keeping+it+Simple2009-07-29+01%3A50%3A10JB
18. Four Key Knowledge Areas for Business Analysts
    21Jul09 • JB • 138321 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/07/21/four-key-knowledge-areas-for-business-analysts/Four+Key+Knowledge+Areas+for+Business+Analysts2009-07-22+04%3A09%3A39JB
19. More Business Analyst Link Love (09-28)
    14Jul09 • JB • 17571 commenthttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/07/14/more-business-analyst-link-love-09-28/More+Business+Analyst+Link+Love+%2809-28%292009-07-14+23%3A25%3A22JB
20. The IIBA: Timely or Premature?
    13Jul09 • JB • 17477 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/07/13/the-iiba-timely-or-premature/The+IIBA%3A+Timely+or+Premature%3F2009-07-14+00%3A04%3A03JB
21. Thinking of Becoming a BA? Q&A with Laura Brandau
    9Jul09 • JB • 17295 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/07/09/thinking-of-becoming-a-ba-qa-with-laura-brandau/Thinking+of+Becoming+a+BA%3F+Q%26A+with+Laura+Brandau2009-07-10+01%3A25%3A11JB
22. Escalation and Infinite Regression
    8Jul09 • JB • 16916 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/07/08/complexity-escalation-and-infinite-regression/Escalation+and+Infinite+Regression2009-07-08+05%3A17%3A07JB
23. Could requirements analysis be automated?
    1Jul09 • JB • 167913 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/07/01/could-requirements-analysis-be-automated/Could+requirements+analysis+be+automated%3F2009-07-01+21%3A58%3A30JB
24. Structured Analysis & Big, Thick Documents
    29Jun09 • JB • 16657 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/06/29/structured-analysis-big-thick-documents/Structured+Analysis+%26+Big%2C+Thick+Documents2009-06-30+04%3A09%3A06JB
25. What’s in a Signature?
    23Jun09 • JB • 1927 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/06/23/whats-in-a-signature/What%27s+in+a+Signature%3F2009-06-24+04%3A17%3A41JB
26. Patterns and the Evolving Business Analyst
    18Jun09 • JB • 109612 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/06/18/patterns-and-the-evolving-business-analyst/Patterns+and+the+Evolving+Business+Analyst2009-06-19+04%3A06%3A17JB
27. Your Name is Safe in My House
    15Jun09 • JB • 15795 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/06/15/your-name-is-safe-in-my-house/Your+Name+is+Safe+in+My+House2009-06-16+04%3A43%3A00JB
28. Business Analysis Link Share (09-24)
    11Jun09 • JB • 14272 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/06/11/business-analysis-link-share-09-24/Business+Analysis+Link+Share+%2809-24%292009-06-12+04%3A49%3A48JB
29. Requirements Are the Keystone
    9Jun09 • JB • 14517 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/06/09/requirements-are-the-keystone/Requirements+Are+the+Keystone2009-06-10+02%3A43%3A39JB
30. That’s my girl!
    3Jun09 • JB • 14449 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/06/03/thats-my-girl/That%27s+my+girl%212009-06-04+00%3A39%3A40JB
31. Bright Idea on Requirement Character Limits?
    3Jun09 • JB • 143112 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/06/03/bright-idea-on-requirement-character-limits/Bright+Idea+on+Requirement+Character+Limits%3F2009-06-03+05%3A49%3A58JB
32. Google Wave for Business Analysis
    1Jun09 • JB • 138615 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/06/01/google-wave-for-business-analysis/Google+Wave+for+Business+Analysis2009-06-01+23%3A27%3A31JB
33. Requirements Elicitation: “Most Valuable” Questions
    28May09 • JB • 13489 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/05/28/requirements-elicitation-most-valuable-questions/Requirements+Elicitation%3A+%22Most+Valuable%22+Questions2009-05-28+23%3A09%3A04JB
34. Best of the Web this Week (09-21)
    21May09 • JB • 13413 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/05/21/best-of-the-web-this-week-09-21/Best+of+the+Web+this+Week+%2809-21%292009-05-22+02%3A21%3A58JB
35. Are “Project Teams” Really Teams?
    19May09 • JB • 13315 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/05/19/are-project-teams-really-teams/Are+%22Project+Teams%22+Really+Teams%3F2009-05-20+03%3A23%3A22JB
36. It’s All About the Teams
    14May09 • JB • 12865 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/05/14/its-all-about-the-teams/It%27s+All+About+the+Teams2009-05-15+04%3A33%3A31JB
37. Passing Thoughts on Business Analysis & Requirements
    12May09 • JB • 12686 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/05/12/passing-thoughts-on-business-analysis-requirements/Passing+Thoughts+on+Business+Analysis+%26+Requirements++2009-05-13+03%3A07%3A04JB
38. So, what do you do, exactly?
    4May09 • JB • 122811 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/05/04/so-what-do-you-do-exactly/So%2C+what+do+you+do%2C+exactly%3F2009-05-05+02%3A55%3A19JB
39. I’m with Einstein
    1May09 • JB • 12126 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/05/01/im-with-einstein/I%27m+with+Einstein2009-05-02+02%3A19%3A20JB
40. Requirement Visualization: Mock-up & Wireframe Goodies
    27Apr09 • JB • 10475 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/04/27/requirement-visualization-mock-up-wireframe-goodies/Requirement+Visualization%3A+Mock-up+%26+Wireframe+Goodies2009-04-28+01%3A34%3A03JB
41. IT’s Interest in Business/IT Alignment
    20Apr09 • JB • 11357 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/04/20/its-interest-in-businessit-alignment/IT%27s+Interest+in+Business%2FIT+Alignment2009-04-21+01%3A11%3A22JB
42. What Good is the “As-is”?
    14Apr09 • JB • 11097 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/04/14/what-good-is-the-as-is/What+Good+is+the+%22As-is%22%3F2009-04-14+22%3A31%3A45JB
43. Did I Really Write That?
    6Apr09 • JB • 108213 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/04/06/did-i-really-write-that/Did+I+Really+Write+That%3F2009-04-07+02%3A46%3A30JB
44. Notes from the BABOK 2.0 Launch Webcast
    31Mar09 • JB • 10749 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/03/31/notes-from-the-babok-20-launch-webcast/Notes+from+the+BABOK+2.0+Launch+Webcast2009-03-31+22%3A30%3A29JB
45. Come Fête the Release of BABOK 2.0
    30Mar09 • JB • 10672 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/03/30/come-fete-the-release-of-babok-20/Come+F%C3%AAte+the+Release+of+BABOK+2.02009-03-31+00%3A40%3A02JB
46. Requirements Management Link Love (09-13)
    26Mar09 • JB • 10493 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/03/26/requirements-management-link-love-09-13/Requirements+Management+Link+Love+%2809-13%292009-03-27+03%3A32%3A48JB
47. Farewell to JonathanBabcock.com
    23Mar09 • JB • 9823 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/03/23/farewell-to-jonathanbabcockcom/Farewell+to+JonathanBabcock.com2009-03-24+02%3A36%3A26JB
48. Business Analysis Digest (09-12)
    21Mar09 • JB • 9760 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/03/21/business-analysis-digest-09-12/Business+Analysis+Digest+%2809-12%292009-03-21+18%3A02%3A56JB
49. Agile and Traditional Methodologies Compared…. Again
    16Mar09 • JB • 9590 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/03/16/agile-and-traditional-methodologies-compared-again/Agile+and+Traditional+Methodologies+Compared....+Again2009-03-17+03%3A19%3A14JB
50. Recommended Reading (09-11)
    12Mar09 • JB • 9402 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/03/12/recommended-reading-09-11/Recommended+Reading+%2809-11%292009-03-13+01%3A21%3A30JB
51. Sherlock Holmes on the Necessity of Requirements
    10Mar09 • JB • 9310 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/03/10/sherlock-holmes-on-the-necessity-of-requirements/Sherlock+Holmes+on+the+Necessity+of+Requirements2009-03-11+03%3A21%3A00JB
52. Analysis Model Meme
    1Mar09 • JB • 9174 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/03/01/analysis-model-meme/Analysis+Model+Meme2009-03-02+02%3A50%3A16JB
53. Accounting for Technical Debt
    23Feb09 • JB • 88111 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/02/23/accounting-for-technical-debt/Accounting+for+Technical+Debt2009-02-24+03%3A38%3A02JB
54. Economic Stimulus, Meet Project Manager
    20Feb09 • JB • 8911 commenthttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/02/20/economic-stimulus-meet-project-manager/Economic+Stimulus%2C+Meet+Project+Manager2009-02-20+18%3A43%3A36JB
55. Economic Stimulus, Meet Business Analyst
    16Feb09 • JB • 85915 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/02/16/economic-stimulus-meet-business-analyst/Economic+Stimulus%2C+Meet+Business+Analyst2009-02-17+03%3A11%3A23JB
56. Use Cases or User Stories? Read Up!
    5Feb09 • JB • 8424 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/02/05/use-cases-or-user-stories-read-up/Use+Cases+or+User+Stories%3F+Read+Up%212009-02-06+03%3A43%3A53JB
57. What do I know about “Maximizing IT Value?”
    26Jan09 • JB • 8304 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/01/26/what-do-i-know-about-maximizing-it-value/What+do+I+know+about+%22Maximizing+IT+Value%3F%222009-01-27+02%3A17%3A37JB
58. Requisite Pro + Doors = ?
    13Jan09 • JB • 7690 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2009/01/13/requisite-pro-doors/Requisite+Pro+%2B+Doors+%3D+%3F2009-01-14+02%3A57%3A33JB
59. A Few Quick Links – 12/18/08
    18Dec08 • JB • 7920 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/12/18/a-few-quick-links-121808/A+Few+Quick+Links+-+12%2F18%2F082008-12-19+03%3A37%3A09JB
60. Use Case Basics: Distinguishing Between Exception and Alternative Paths
    16Dec08 • JB • 2711 commenthttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/12/16/use-case-basics-distinguishing-between-exception-and-alternative-paths/Use+Case+Basics%3A+Distinguishing+Between+Exception+and+Alternative+Paths2008-12-16+05%3A26%3A19JB
61. Business Analysis in an Uncertain Economy
    2Dec08 • JB • 75513 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/12/02/business-analysis-in-an-uncertain-economy/Business+Analysis+in+an+Uncertain+Economy2008-12-02+05%3A37%3A04JB
62. The Echo, The Lie and The UML Guy
    18Nov08 • JB • 7451 commenthttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/11/18/the-echo-the-lie-and-the-uml-guy/The+Echo%2C+The+Lie+and+The+UML+Guy2008-11-18+05%3A51%3A28JB
63. Free Scrum & XP Project Tracking Tool
    16Nov08 • JB • 7401 commenthttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/11/16/free-scrum-xp-project-tracking-tool/Free+Scrum+%26+XP+Project+Tracking+Tool2008-11-16+05%3A06%3A20JB
64. The Business Analysis “Artist” and the Requirement Tools of the Trade
    13Nov08 • JB • 7297 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/11/13/the-business-analysis-artist-and-the-requirement-tools-of-the-trade/The+Business+Analysis+%22Artist%22+and+the+Requirement+Tools+of+the+Trade2008-11-14+04%3A52%3A46JB
65. Is the Solution Animal? Vegetable? Mineral?
    4Nov08 • JB • 6670 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/11/04/is-the-solution-animal-vegetable-mineral/Is+the+Solution+Animal%3F+Vegetable%3F+Mineral%3F2008-11-04+10%3A00%3A24JB
66. Weekly Digest 08-44
    31Oct08 • JB • 6652 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/10/31/weekly-digest-08-44/Weekly+Digest+08-442008-10-31+04%3A28%3A22JB
67. Wise Counsel from the Algebra Teacher and the Martial Arts
    29Oct08 • JB • 6257 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/10/29/advice-from-the-algebra-teacher-and-the-martial-artist/Wise+Counsel+from+the+Algebra+Teacher+and+the+Martial+Arts2008-10-30+04%3A56%3A10JB
68. Weekly Digest 08-43
    23Oct08 • JB • 5900 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/10/23/weekly-digest-08-43/Weekly+Digest+08-432008-10-24+04%3A24%3A32JB
69. Vision Statement Form and Function
    20Oct08 • JB • 5742 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/10/20/vision-statement-form-and-function/Vision+Statement+Form+and+Function2008-10-21+03%3A27%3A13JB
70. Weekly Digest 08-42
    16Oct08 • JB • 5620 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/10/16/weekly-digest-08-42/Weekly+Digest+08-422008-10-17+02%3A20%3A55JB
71. Pardon the Mess..
    9Oct08 • JB • 3661 commenthttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/10/09/pardon-the-mess/Pardon+the+Mess..2008-10-10+02%3A34%3A18JB
72. Preparing Questions for a Great Customer Interview
    30Sep08 • JB • 1150 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/09/30/preparing-questions-for-a-great-customer-interview/Preparing+Questions+for+a+Great+Customer+Interview2008-10-01+03%3A40%3A27JB
73. Agility vs. Bureacracy (and other thoughts)
    23Sep08 • JB • 2952 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/09/23/agility-vs-bureacracy-and-other-thoughts/Agility+vs.+Bureacracy+%28and+other+thoughts%292008-09-23+05%3A06%3A44JB
74. The “Requirements Workbench” Concept
    16Sep08 • JB • 2872 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/09/16/the-requirements-workbench-concept/The+%22Requirements+Workbench%22+Concept2008-09-17+02%3A13%3A08JB
75. Does Your Paperwork Add Value?
    10Sep08 • JB • 2673 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/09/10/does-your-paperwork-add-value/Does+Your+Paperwork+Add+Value%3F2008-09-11+04%3A35%3A11JB
76. How hard could it be to design the stop sign?
    7Sep08 • JB • 2628 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/09/07/how-hard-could-it-be-to-design-the-stop-sign/How+hard+could+it+be+to+design+the+stop+sign%3F2008-09-08+02%3A50%3A20JB
77. Requirements Management Tool Resources
    4Sep08 • JB • 24712 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/09/04/requirements-management-tool-resources/Requirements+Management+Tool+Resources2008-09-05+03%3A08%3A31JB
78. Looking for Sample Requirement Specifications and Templates?
    14Aug08 • JB • 22412 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/08/14/looking-for-sample-requirement-specifications-and-templates/Looking+for+Sample+Requirement+Specifications+and+Templates%3F2008-08-14+17%3A26%3A18JB
79. Quick Tip to Help Identify Use Case Actors
    21May08 • JB • 2191 commenthttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/05/21/quick-tip-to-help-identify-use-case-actors/Quick+Tip+to+Help+Identify+Use+Case+Actors2008-05-22+03%3A17%3A13JB
80. Choosing Between Agile and Classic Management Methods
    19May08 • JB • 2141 commenthttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/05/19/choosing-between-agile-and-classic-management-methods/Choosing+Between+Agile+and+Classic+Management+Methods2008-05-19+09%3A00%3A23JB
81. It’s Good to be a Business Analyst II
    15May08 • JB • 2120 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/05/15/its-good-to-be-a-business-analyst-ii/It%27s+Good+to+be+a+Business+Analyst+II2008-05-16+02%3A29%3A08JB
82. Documentation is No Substitute for Interaction
    13May08 • JB • 2152 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/05/13/documentation-is-no-substitute-for-interaction/Documentation+is+No+Substitute+for+Interaction2008-05-14+03%3A56%3A33JB
83. More on User Stories
    7May08 • JB • 2106 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/05/07/more-on-user-stories/More+on+User+Stories2008-05-08+04%3A45%3A56JB
84. Weekly Digest – 8-17
    2May08 • JB • 2052 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/05/02/weekly-digest-8-17/Weekly+Digest+-+8-17+2008-05-02+06%3A00%3A48JB
85. Weekly Digest – 08-16
    25Apr08 • JB • 1970 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/04/25/weekly-digest-08-16/Weekly+Digest+-+08-162008-04-25+10%3A00%3A02JB
86. New Tools – and Their Implications
    21Apr08 • JB • 1990 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/04/21/new-tools-and-their-implications/New+Tools+-+and+Their+Implications2008-04-22+03%3A12%3A19JB
87. Looking the Part
    2Apr08 • JB • 1952 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/04/02/looking-the-part/Looking+the+Part2008-04-02+23%3A35%3A48JB
88. Corporate Strategy and the Business Analyst
    31Mar08 • JB • 1937 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/03/31/corporate-strategy-and-the-business-analyst/Corporate+Strategy+and+the+Business+Analyst2008-04-01+03%3A09%3A51JB
89. Random Observations from the February Atlanta IIBA chapter meeting
    6Mar08 • JB • 1910 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/03/06/random-observations-from-the-february-2008-atlanta-iiba-chapter-meeting/Random+Observations+from+the+February+Atlanta+IIBA+chapter+meeting2008-03-06+20%3A40%3A30JB
90. IIBA Atlanta Chapter Meeting & Requirements.net
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91. Going to the Atlanta IIBA Chapter Meeting
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92. Happy 1st Birthday, Blog!
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93. On Business Analysis in an Agile Setting
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94. Onshore vs. Offshore
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95. With requirements, discussions matter most
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96. A Call to Participate!
    28Jan08 • JB • 1691 commenthttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/01/28/a-call-to-participate/A+Call+to+Participate%212008-01-29+04%3A34%3A35JB
97. A Couple Tips on Keeping Use Cases Simple
    22Jan08 • JB • 1663 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2008/01/22/a-couple-tips-on-keeping-use-cases-simple/A+Couple+Tips+on+Keeping+Use+Cases+Simple2008-01-22+07%3A10%3A32JB
98. Economist Sowell on… Usability!
    27Dec07 • JB • 1630 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/12/27/economist-sowell-on-usability/Economist+Sowell+on...+Usability%212007-12-27+12%3A47%3A28JB
99. Precision Tools: Requirement Structure
    26Dec07 • JB • 1602 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/12/26/precision-tools-requirement-structure/Precision+Tools%3A+Requirement+Structure2007-12-26+18%3A28%3A11JB
100. Good Requirements Are More Than Just Accurate
     18Dec07 • JB • 15420 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/12/18/good-requirements-are-more-than-just-accurate/Good+Requirements+Are+More+Than+Just+Accurate2007-12-18+17%3A26%3A52JB
101. JB Weekly Digest (07-49)
     16Dec07 • JB • 1530 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/12/16/jb-weekly-digest-07-49/JB+Weekly+Digest+%2807-49%292007-12-16+04%3A14%3A55JB
102. JB Weekly Digest (07-47)
     3Dec07 • JB • 1520 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/12/03/jb-weekly-digest-07-47/+JB+Weekly+Digest+%2807-47%292007-12-03+04%3A19%3A23JB
103. JB Weekly Digest (07-45)
     17Nov07 • JB • 1510 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/11/17/jb-weekly-digest-07-45/JB+Weekly+Digest+%2807-45%292007-11-17+14%3A54%3A23JB
104. Requirements Elicitation: Are You the Artist, or the Order-Taker?
     11Nov07 • JB • 1160 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/11/11/requirements-elicitation-are-you-an-artist-or-an-order-taker/Requirements+Elicitation%3A+Are+You+the+Artist%2C+or+the+Order-Taker%3F2007-11-11+06%3A48%3A10JB
105. JB Weekly Digest (07-44)
     10Nov07 • JB • 1492 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/11/10/jb-weekly-digest-07-44/+JB+Weekly+Digest+%2807-44%292007-11-11+03%3A27%3A55JB
106. JB Weekly Digest (07-43)
     3Nov07 • JB • 1461 commenthttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/11/03/jb-weekly-digest-07-43/JB+Weekly+Digest+%2807-43%292007-11-03+23%3A02%3A10JB
107. What are user stories, and why should I use them?
     3Nov07 • JB • 1472 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/11/03/what-are-user-stories-and-why-should-i-use-them/What+are+user+stories%2C+and+why+should+I+use+them%3F2007-11-03+17%3A00%3A44JB
108. Thought, Problems, and Business Analysts
     2Nov07 • JB • 1405 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/11/02/thought-problems-and-business-analysts/Thought%2C+Problems%2C+and+Business+Analysts2007-11-02+15%3A33%3A24JB
109. JB Weekly Digest (07-42)
     26Oct07 • JB • 1372 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/10/26/friday-digest-102607/JB+Weekly+Digest+%2807-42%292007-10-26+11%3A10%3A58JB
110. Business Analysts and the Abilene Paradox
     23Oct07 • JB • 13511 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/10/23/been-to-abilene-lately/Business+Analysts+and+the+Abilene+Paradox2007-10-24+03%3A34%3A43JB
111. UML Use Case Modeling – A Little Help?
     22Oct07 • JB • 13311 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/10/22/uml-use-case-modeling-a-little-help/UML+Use+Case+Modeling+-+A+Little+Help%3F2007-10-23+03%3A22%3A30JB
112. Does Humor on the Job Work for You?
     10Oct07 • JB • 1302 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/10/10/does-humor-on-the-job-work-for-you/Does+Humor+on+the+Job+Work+for+You%3F2007-10-11+02%3A42%3A34JB
113. Dr. Pausch’s “Last Lecture”
     21Sep07 • JB • 1292 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/09/21/dr-pauschs-last-lecture/Dr.+Pausch%27s+%22Last+Lecture%222007-09-21+19%3A39%3A36JB
114. Handy Requirements Quality Digest/Checklist
     18Sep07 • JB • 1270 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/09/18/handy-requirements-quality-digestchecklist/Handy+Requirements+Quality+Digest%2FChecklist2007-09-18+13%3A40%3A44JB
115. Some Use Case Best Practices
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116. How Can a Business Analyst Help You?
     14Aug07 • JB • 1223 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/08/14/how-can-a-business-analyst-help-you/How+Can+a+Business+Analyst+Help+You%3F2007-08-15+03%3A58%3A01JB
117. Finding a Home for Business Analysts
     23Jul07 • JB • 1205 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/07/23/finding-a-home-for-business-analysts/Finding+a+Home+for+Business+Analysts2007-07-23+19%3A56%3A27JB
118. Is “Requirements Engineering” a Misnomer?
     18Jul07 • JB • 1183 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/07/18/is-requirements-engineering-a-misnomer/Is+%22Requirements+Engineering%22+a+Misnomer%3F2007-07-18+16%3A24%3A04JB
119. Business Analysts: Domain Experts or Generalists?
     3Jul07 • JB • 11320 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/07/03/business-analysts-smes-or-generalists/Business+Analysts%3A+Domain+Experts+or+Generalists%3F2007-07-03+15%3A16%3A37JB
120. Recommended Link for July 1st
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121. Excellent Resources for Business Analysts
     28Jun07 • JB • 1104 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/06/28/excellent-resources-for-business-analysts/Excellent+Resources+for+Business+Analysts2007-06-28+17%3A10%3A47JB
122. You Know It’s Getting Deep When..
     22Jun07 • JB • 1075 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/06/22/you-know-its-getting-deep-when/You+Know+It%27s+Getting+Deep+When..2007-06-22+22%3A35%3A47JB
123. Links for 2007-06-22
     22Jun07 • JB • 1050 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/06/22/links-for-2007-06-22/Links+for+2007-06-222007-06-22+05%3A37%3A41JB
124. Links for 2007-06-21
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125. Links for 2007-06-19
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126. McDonald’s Burgers and High-Quality Business Analysts
     18Jun07 • JB • 1008 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/06/18/mcdonalds-burgers-and-high-quality-business-analysts/McDonald%27s+Burgers+and+High-Quality+Business+Analysts2007-06-18+17%3A51%3A11JB
127. Meeting Agenda as Catalyst?
     11Jun07 • JB • 982 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/06/11/meeting-agenda-as-catalyst-successful-review-meetings-part-ii/Meeting+Agenda+as+Catalyst%3F2007-06-12+02%3A41%3A03JB
128. Planning a Successful Review Meeting, Part I
     17May07 • JB • 373 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/05/17/planning-a-successful-review-meeting-part-i/Planning+a+Successful+Review+Meeting%2C+Part+I2007-05-17+05%3A08%3A04JB
129. It’s Good to be a Business Analyst
     15May07 • JB • 899 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/05/15/its-good-to-be-a-business-analyst/It%27s+Good+to+be+a+Business+Analyst2007-05-15+05%3A18%3A14JB
130. Reasons for Engaging a Requirements Analyst – Humorous, but True!
     3May07 • JB • 840 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/05/03/reasons-for-engaging-a-requirements-analyst-humorous-but-true/Reasons+for+Engaging+a+Requirements+Analyst+-+Humorous%2C+but+True%212007-05-03+04%3A23%3A55JB
131. So you’re going with an out-of-the-box solution?
     30Apr07 • JB • 820 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/04/30/so-youre-going-with-an-out-of-the-box-solution/So+you%27re+going+with+an+out-of-the-box+solution%3F2007-05-01+02%3A26%3A45JB
132. Design for Use and Reuse
     19Apr07 • JB • 800 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/04/19/design-for-use-and-reuse/Design+for+Use+and+Reuse2007-04-19+05%3A26%3A40JB
133. Mistakes Bloggers Make
     19Apr07 • JB • 784 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/04/19/mistakes-bloggers-make/Mistakes+Bloggers+Make2007-04-19+04%3A14%3A58JB
134. Link Post for 2007-04-06
     6Apr07 • JB • 740 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/04/06/link-post-for-2007-04-06/Link+Post+for+2007-04-062007-04-06+07%3A25%3A06JB
135. A few “RAD” links..
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136. Sharing the Love – 2007-04-01
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137. Favorites for 2007-03-31
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138. The REAL Development Lifecycle?
     26Mar07 • JB • 580 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/03/26/the-real-development-lifecycle/The+REAL+Development+Lifecycle%3F2007-03-27+03%3A04%3A29JB
139. More Analysis Paralysis
     25Mar07 • JB • 560 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/03/25/more-analysis-paralysis/More+Analysis+Paralysis2007-03-26+04%3A23%3A40JB
140. Weaknesses of E-mail Communication
     20Mar07 • JB • 526 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/03/20/weaknesses-of-e-mail-communication/Weaknesses+of+E-mail+Communication2007-03-21+03%3A19%3A18JB
141. Advantages of E-mail Communication
     19Mar07 • JB • 505 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/03/19/advantages-of-e-mail-communication/Advantages+of+E-mail+Communication2007-03-20+02%3A37%3A08JB
142. Curing Analysis Paralysis
     14Mar07 • JB • 483 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/03/14/curing-analysis-paralysis/Curing+Analysis+Paralysis2007-03-14+20%3A27%3A10JB
143. Excellent Use Case Primer
     13Mar07 • JB • 463 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/03/13/use-case-primer/Excellent+Use+Case+Primer2007-03-13+14%3A30%3A35JB
144. Timeless Management Principles
     12Mar07 • JB • 449 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/03/12/timeless-management-principles/Timeless+Management+Principles2007-03-12+05%3A00%3A19JB
145. Participate in “Absolutely Incredible Kid Day”
     3Mar07 • JB • 410 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/03/03/participate-in-absolutely-incredible-kid-day/Participate+in+%22Absolutely+Incredible+Kid+Day%222007-03-03+17%3A15%3A30JB
146. The 6 “Be’s” of Meeting Etiquette
     1Mar07 • JB • 392 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/03/01/the-6-bes-of-meeting-etiquette/The+6+%22Be%27s%22+of+Meeting+Etiquette2007-03-01+05%3A30%3A27JB
147. What do software developers and drug dealers have in common?
     24Feb07 • JB • 341 commenthttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/02/24/what-do-software-developers-and-drug-dealers-have-in-common/What+do+software+developers+and+drug+dealers+have+in+common%3F2007-02-24+21%3A23%3A26JB
148. What are you looking for in a Content Management System (CMS)?
     21Feb07 • JB • 303 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/02/21/what-are-you-looking-for-in-a-content-management-system-cms/What+are+you+looking+for+in+a+Content+Management+System+%28CMS%29%3F2007-02-21+22%3A42%3A27JB
149. The Cornell Method of Note-taking
     20Feb07 • JB • 264 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/02/20/the-cornell-note-taking-method/The+Cornell+Method+of+Note-taking2007-02-21+03%3A31%3A45JB
150. Open Source Data Modeling Tools – Worth a Look!
     20Feb07 • JB • 246 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/02/20/open-source-data-modelling-tool-worth-a-look/Open+Source+Data+Modeling+Tools+-+Worth+a+Look%212007-02-20+05%3A04%3A51JB
151. What’s the value of good requirements?
     18Feb07 • JB • 220 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/02/18/whats-the-value-of-good-requirements/What%27s+the+value+of+good+requirements%3F2007-02-18+07%3A26%3A27JB
152. “Party of Four” Key Considerations in Product Development
     15Feb07 • JB • 181 commenthttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/02/15/party-of-four-key-considerations-in-product-development/%22Party+of+Four%22+Key+Considerations+in+Product+Development2007-02-15+05%3A04%3A15JB
153. Business Analyst Job Description
     14Feb07 • JB • 169 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/02/14/business-analyst-job-description/Business+Analyst+Job+Description2007-02-15+04%3A30%3A35JB
154. Functional Specs: Don’t write them??
     13Feb07 • JB • 150 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/02/13/functional-specs-dont-write-them/Functional+Specs%3A+Don%27t+write+them%3F%3F2007-02-14+03%3A43%3A10JB
155. Great Software Engineering Proverbs
     13Feb07 • JB • 120 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/02/13/great-software-engineering-proverbs/Great+Software+Engineering+Proverbs2007-02-14+02%3A40%3A42JB
156. So, what’s it cost to fix a defect?
     12Feb07 • JB • 81 commenthttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/02/12/so-how-much-does-it-cost-to-fix-a-defect/So%2C+what%27s+it+cost+to+fix+a+defect%3F2007-02-13+04%3A42%3A26JB
157. Avoiding the “How” Trap in Requirements Authoring
     12Feb07 • JB • 61 commenthttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/02/12/avoiding-the-how-trap-in-requirements-authoring/Avoiding+the+%22How%22+Trap+in+Requirements+Authoring2007-02-12+05%3A20%3A52JB
158. Software Requirements “Bills of Rights”
     9Feb07 • JB • 30 commentshttp://practicalanalyst.com/2007/02/09/software-requirements-bills-of-rights/Software+Requirements+%22Bills+of+Rights%222007-02-09+21%3A13%3A58JB