March 16, 2009 – 4:51 pm –
I attended the Business Process Innovation Conference in Marietta, GA last week and had the opportunity to hear from some very insightful speakers.
One of the hot topics of conversation revolved around enterprise analysis and how it can add significant value to organizations. Enterprise analysis is work done pre-project to determine the appropriate portfolio path [...]
March 2, 2009 – 3:42 pm –
I recently hosted an industry luncheon with senior Business Analysts’ and one of the topics of conversation was templates. The question is how helpful are templates and how much are they hurting us?
My take is that templates are helpful to the extent that they provide consistency but become problematic when BA’s can’t see outside their [...]
February 5, 2009 – 10:29 am –
B2T Training is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned Web site, www.b2ttraining.com. This bold and fresh online home offers the same great information in a more user friendly format as well as many new features:
- Recommended course order
- Training needs assessment
- Access to downloadable White Papers
- Information on mentoring and coaching services
The [...]
January 30, 2009 – 1:55 pm –
Barbara A. Carkenord, B2T Training’s president, has published her first book, Seven Steps to Mastering Business Analysis. Appropriate for all levels of experience, it serves as both a primer and reminder on the vital elements of business analysis. Copies are available for purchase through amazon.com and other major booksellers.
January 13, 2009 – 4:07 pm –
So the current buzz word right now is Agile and it is used in so many different ways to represent so many different things that the industry is in an absolute tailspin over agile. So let's take a moment to separate fact from fiction.
FICTION: Agile means we don't need to do any documentation.
People that advocate [...]
January 2, 2008 – 10:53 am –
You wouldn't seek treatment from an orthopedic doctor for heart surgery. So why would you want business analysis training from a provider who specializes in project management?
We understand that business analysis is a role comprised of a broad range of skills that can only be learned from an expert specializing in the area. Some see [...]
March 5, 2007 – 9:00 am –
I receive several emails a week from BAs asking about the differences between B2T Training's certification and the IIBA or which one to get. The short answer, like most in the business analysis world, is "It depends." Here are my thoughts to help you make that decision.
Many training companies and universities offer certificate or certification [...]
Tina Joseph