Professionalism | Practical Analyst

Four Critical Components of a Meeting Invitation

by JB | Aug 24, 2015 | Business Analysis, Professionalism | 0 |

While debates rage as to the effectiveness of meetings in general, and books have been written on meeting organization and management, I’ve found that often meetings go wrong before they even begin because the invitation is missing (or vague in) four critical components, without which the likelihood of full participation and effectiveness is diminished.

Business Analysts and Grammar Police

by JB | Aug 19, 2015 | Business Analysis, Communication, Management, Professionalism | 0 |

Poor grammar and spelling that cause a requirements model to be inaccurate, or difficult to understand and use, are serious because they negatively affect the documentation’s ability to serve its purpose. An otherwise solid, easy to understand document with some errors in grammar and spelling, is not as serious. In either case, poor grammar and spelling should be included in the offending analyst’s professional development plan, and improvement should be encouraged and expected.

Visionary Leadership and You

by JB | Apr 13, 2015 | Management, Performance, Professional Development, Professionalism | 2 |

We become “visionary leaders” through consistent behavior aligned with our visions and values.

Jim Rohn – The Value You Bring to the Hour

by JB | Feb 20, 2014 | Performance, Professionalism, Quotes | 0 |

“You don’t get paid for the hour. You get paid for the value you bring to the...

The Benefits of a Sincere Compliment

by JB | Jul 20, 2013 | Professionalism | 2 |

Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on a good compliment,” and I think...

The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated – William James

by JB | Aug 7, 2012 | Professionalism, Quotes | 0 |

Just a brief quote and a comment this evening to capture a thought that crossed my mind while contemplating the main differentiators between the great analyst and the good.