Business Analyst Blog

Seven Steps to Mastering Business Analysis by Barbara Carkenord, B2T Training president and thought leader in the business analysis community, is now available for pre-order on Amazon. 

Business analysis involves very complex and sophisticated thinking patterns and advanced communication. A successful Business Analyst (BA) is the rare individual who can combine technical knowledge, business acumen, analytical skills and communication skills while being able to see problems from both a strategic and detailed perspective. Excellent BAs bring value to their organizations by understanding true business opportunities, making realistic recommendations, and facilitating the successful implementation of these solutions. Seven Steps to Mastering Business Analysis gives you the areas to focus on to develop your professional value.

Here is what Russ Peña, vice president & senior business analyst of SunTrust Banks, Inc. has to say about the book: "Seven Steps to Mastering Business Analysis is a definite ‘must read' for every Business Analyst. The topics, both practical and concrete, will provide indisputable value to your career development and to your projects."

Go ahead and pre-order your copy today!

Have you been to a BA conference lately?  How about an IIBA chapter meeting?  Maybe you visited some of the on-line BA communities like BA Collective?  If you answered yes to any of these questions then you have most likely heard people talking about a business analysis center of excellence (CoE).  Many companies are looking to mature their business analysis practice by forming a BA CoE.  If you are one of those companies or individuals developing one or thinking about it, you must see this presentation, BA Centers of Excellence, from Bob Prentiss of Express Scripts and Angela Wick of Genesis10.   

Developing a CoE is not easy.  Bob and Angela do a wonderful job of explaining the reasons for developing a CoE, the various levels of a CoE, and real world examples to help you get started on your journey.   Enjoy the presentation and leave comments here on your thoughts of the presentation as well as your CoE experiences.