April 7, 2008 – 9:00 am – Recently I participated in an interesting discussion about software development projects. There was an underlying assumption by some that using a consistent software development life cycle (SDLC) on all projects is a good thing and someone asked how to best enforce it. For me, enforcement is a morale killer. In working with many companies over [...]
March 31, 2008 – 10:55 am – It is so important for people in the business analysis role to build strong, solid relationships both in and out of the office. Many people dislike the term "networking," but I feel it is one of the most important skills of a successful BA. By helping others and asking for help, solid relationships are formed. [...]
March 10, 2008 – 3:51 pm – When I was a young buck I could not beat this one kid on the block in a 100 yard dash. I was convinced it was my worn out shoes causing me to lose time and time again. I pleaded and begged my parents to buy me a new pair of sneakers for weeks. Eventually they [...]
January 31, 2008 – 9:58 am – We, B2T, often get career advice questions coming in to our blog. They mostly relate specifically on how to enter the BA profession and advance once in it. I thought you all would be interested in an article I just read, "It Worked For Me: Career Advice from Top CIOs" by Martha Heller on CIO.com. CIOs from [...]
January 22, 2008 – 12:27 pm – In today’s uncertain economic times businesses, governments, and non-profits around the globe are trying to maximize their efforts, develop innovative opportunities, and overcome difficult challenges. During this economic slump in the US some organizations are disappearing because they cannot keep up with their competition or their business costs. Businesses are looking hard at all their [...]
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 [...]
December 10, 2007 – 9:00 am – Over the last few months I have been in more discussions than I can count about the role of the business analyst, project manager vs. business analyst, where the business analyst fits in on an agile team, and which roles are needed to make a successful team. They have been wonderful passionate conversations. With each discussion I kept coming [...]
November 12, 2007 – 7:30 am – Even though development tools and techniques have improved drastically I still hear from corporate application users that the systems their IT department built or purchased for them lack usability. We all know that projects are still failing or challenged based on the triple constraint (Time, Budget, Scope). I wonder if the addition of a fourth [...]