Category: Professionalism
General tips and commentary on professional conduct.
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Four Critical Components of a Meeting Invitation
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…
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Business Analysts and Grammar Police
Poor grammar and spelling that cause a requirements model to be inaccurate, or difficult to understand and use, are serious because they negatively affect…
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Visionary Leadership and You
We become “visionary leaders” through consistent behavior aligned with our visions and values.
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Jim Rohn – The Value You Bring to the Hour
“You don’t get paid for the hour. You get paid for the value you bring to the hour.” – Jim Rohn
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The Benefits of a Sincere Compliment
Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on a good compliment,” and I think many of us would agree with him.…
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The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated – William James
Just a brief quote and a comment this evening to capture a thought that crossed my mind while contemplating the main differentiators between the…
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A Resume is a Work Sample
A candidate’s resume may be held to many of the standards used to evaluate a project deliverable.
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We’re Business People First
We don’t deliver ‘IT’ solutions, we implement business solutions with business value to meet business goals.
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I want to be a great business analyst. Help!
I think I’m a pretty decent business analyst.The problem is, I want to be a great business analyst. What does it take to get…
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Steve Jobs – Do great work; love what you do
“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what…
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My Business Analyst Code of Conduct
A few basic themes or “words to live by” that shape my everyday walk and talk as a business analyst and a manager of…
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What Does the Future Hold for the Business Analyst Role?
How viable is the distinct “business analyst” role, as we currently understand it, over the long term?
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Your Name is Safe in My House
A friend of mine once told me of an uncle whose “byline” – for lack of a better term – was, “your name is…
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Wise Counsel from the Algebra Teacher and the Martial Arts
The more we learn, the more we realize we don’t know.
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Looking the Part
Ever heard the expression that you should dress for the job you want, and not the one you have? Clearly, talent and hard (smart)…