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Analysis Model Meme

Analysis Model Meme

Craig Brown, who runs the fabulous project management/business analysis blog Better Projects made a call for participation to various bloggers in that niche to list the first and last analysis models we’ve used at work. Being the good sport that I am, here’s my reply.

Economic Stimulus, Meet Project Manager

Economic Stimulus, Meet Project Manager

PM Perspective: Gregory Balestrero, CEO of the PMI, emphasizes making sure that the initiatives included in the stimulus package are rolled out as quickly and effectively as possible.

Economic Stimulus, Meet Business Analyst

Economic Stimulus, Meet Business Analyst

Before you tune out, don’t worry, while “politically motivated” this is NOT going to be a post on politics, but on process and procedure – business analysis, if you will.

What do I know about “Maximizing IT Value?”

What do I know about “Maximizing IT Value?”

Catch my recent Requirements.net podcast interview.

A Few Quick Links – 12/18/08

A Few Quick Links – 12/18/08

New idea for requirements collaboration, lots of project management terms, more evidence on the link between poor requirements and project failure, and, for Heaven’s sake, we don’t “gather” requirements!

Business Analysis in an Uncertain Economy

Business Analysis in an Uncertain Economy

Never mind the latest industry report.

The Echo, The Lie and The UML Guy

The Echo, The Lie and The UML Guy

“Early on, the goal is not to be right, but rather to be wrong in interesting, illuminative ways. Oh, it’s nice to feel like a genius when you do get it right the first time; but that’s rare. Much more common is that you think that you got it right, because your customer nods and doesn’t say much, when what’s really happening is that he’s too busy and just wants this meeting to be over. So being “right” in your early Echoes can lead to a false sense of security; and trying too hard to be right right away is misplaced effort and worry. Be as correct as you can manage, but recognize the limitations of your current knowledge.”

The Business Analysis “Artist” and the Requirement Tools of the Trade

The Business Analysis “Artist” and the Requirement Tools of the Trade

Understanding the limitations of requirements management tools, and the importance of analysis skills.

Vision Statement Form and Function

Vision Statement Form and Function

Form and function of the product vision statement.

The “Requirements Workbench” Concept

The “Requirements Workbench” Concept

The idea of a “requirements workbench” is one that the guys over at Requirements.net have been consistently socializing over the past few months, and one that I have been following with interest.

Requirements.net has recently posted a Business Analyst Workbench Whitepaper and a Workbench Buyer’s Guide. To give the general gist of the workbench without stealing Req.net’s thunder, the workbench concept includes requirements management capabilities, but then goes beyond that to support the analyst through elicitation, elaboration and communication and validation activities.

How hard could it be to design the stop sign?

How hard could it be to design the stop sign?

I recently stumbled upon this video, got a kick out of it and thoughts I’d share. It is basically a video parody for the process of designing the stop sign if the project were kicked off in 2008. There have definitely been times in my career as a BA where I’ve felt like the poor chap trying to design to the customers’ specs.

Oh.. and for geeks like me who saw this and then wondered when we really did get the stop sign, here’s an interesting link.

It’s Good to be a Business Analyst II

It’s Good to be a Business Analyst II

A recent CIO.com article has piqued the interest of many business analysts.

Corporate Strategy and the Business Analyst

Corporate Strategy and the Business Analyst

A clearly defined business strategy is key to meeting organizational goals.

Random Observations from the February Atlanta IIBA chapter meeting

A few more things I found interesting at the February IIBA meeting.

IIBA Atlanta Chapter Meeting & Requirements.net

IIBA Atlanta Chapter Meeting & Requirements.net

A few notes and impressions from the February, 2008 Atlanta IIBA chapter meeting.

On Business Analysis in an Agile Setting

On Business Analysis in an Agile Setting

While the titles of who performs the work may differ, business analysis skills are critical in any methodology.

With requirements, discussions matter most

With requirements, discussions matter most

Mitigating the waterfall effect.