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Leadership Through Communication

Leadership Through Communication

A great portion of our efforts to hone our craft revolve around becoming better communicators, or finding that set of symbols that is most conducive to reaching that critical shared understanding for a particular work effort.

Give ‘em Pictures!

Give ‘em Pictures!

One of the surest ways to ensure project success is to get “pictures” in front of the users/stakeholders as early in the process as possible.

Classic Business Analysis Articles

Classic Business Analysis Articles

I was sorting through some of my bookmarks and articles I’ve accumulated over time via the Web, and found that there are a few articles that I seem to refer back to time and again.

Four Key Knowledge Areas for Business Analysts

Four Key Knowledge Areas for Business Analysts

Four key knowledge/capability domains that are especially important to the business analyst.

Good Requirements Are More Than Just Accurate

Good Requirements Are More Than Just Accurate

The business analyst’s job is not complete if the requirements are documented and accurate but lack precision.

Business Analysts: Domain Experts or Generalists?

Business Analysts: Domain Experts or Generalists?

Is a BA more or less effective when also an expert in the business and technology domains?