10 Reasons why Projects Fail
Morgan 10 reasons why projects fail 1. Lack of user (Stakeholder) input 2. Incomplete requirements or specifications 3. Changing requirements and specifications (not being able to handle them) 4. Lack of…
Affinity Diagram
Affinity Diagram An affinity diagram is a tool used to organize ideas and data. Business Analysts commonly use this tool to allow large numbers of ideas to be sorted into…
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring – Tasks and Artifacts
Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring – Tasks and Artifacts Here is a simple table for figuring out what tasks and artifacts/deliverables might be required from the Business Analysis Planning and…
Requirements Package: Top 50+ list
Requirements Package: Top 50+ list Have you ever been asked to produce a Requirements Package and wanted to know what to put in it? Here is a list of items…
Interaction Skills
Interaction Skills Interaction skills are very important to a Business Analyst. As a Business Analyst, our interaction skills should support us when working with any number of stakeholders, and allow…
Think Agile in a Traditional World
Think Agile in a Traditional World As a certified Agile Practitioner, I want to help my clients make the best decisions at the best value. Agile has many advantages over…
The Transparent BA
The Transparent BA Do you ever ask yourself the following questions? “What now?” “Should I let my manager know what I am doing or just finish my work and then…
Action Plan for the Business Analyst – Action Items
Action Plan for the Business Analyst – Action Items Separate the categories or requirements in requirements templates. Include assumptions and constraints in requirements documents. Have peers check to determine if…
Action Plan for the Business Analyst – Analysis Activities
Action Plan for the Business Analyst – Analysis Activities Specific analysis activities include the following: Context diagramming to ensure that the scope of the change initiative and the boundaries of…
Build vs. Buy: Seven Steps for Analyzing your Project Solutions
Build vs. Buy: Seven Steps for Analyzing your Project Solutions Build or buy? This is a question that Business Analysts (BA) must ask when determining what will meet the needs…