The T-Shape of You
by Henry Elisher Business Analysis (BAPL) Consultant Why you should cross your T’s first Over the past decade there has been a plethora of research done which has […]
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Analyse like a Boss
by Business Analysis (BAPL) Article 1 – Define Your Own Business Idea As Business Analysts we tend to find ourselves working as consultants, contractors or permanent inhouse domain experts
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Business Analysis is a Product Owner’s Best Friend
by Business Analysis (BAPL) A week back, I had a very wonderful corporate lunch with work colleagues. For my dish, I needed a fair bit of customisation. The waiter
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Applying Design Thinking and Human-Centred Design to Support Exceptional Business Analysis (Phase 4 and Recap)
by Business Analysis (BAPL) The role of a Business Analyst is broad, but typically it comes down to understanding business needs, value & requirements and assisting business to make informed
Applying Design Thinking and Human-Centred Design to Support Exceptional Business Analysis (Phase 3: Prototype and Build)
As we move into the final two phases of using Design Thinking for good Business analysis, let’s do a quick recap of what’s been covered so far. In Phase 1
Hiring an SME for Business Analysis Services: A Fast-Track to Failure (and other pitfalls)
Working for a business analysis consulting company I often come across clients who are looking for BAs with specific industry or solution knowledge. Whether it be Superannuation, Insurance, or software
The Paradox of Choice and the Pareto Principle
by Business Analysis (BAPL) Voltaire, a French writer, essayist and philosopher is well known for the saying that ‘[the] perfect is the enemy of [the] good’, meaning that, if
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Applying Design Thinking and Human-Centred Design to Support Exceptional Business Analysis (Phase 2: Refine through Ideation)
Phase 2: Refine through Ideation Now that we have defined our current state, it’s time to validate and refine it and start thinking about the future state. This is where
Applying Design Thinking and Human-Centred Design to Support Exceptional Business Analysis
The role of a Business Analyst is broad, but typically it comes down to understanding business needs, value & requirements and assisting business to make informed decisions. These needs are
The “must-have” for Product Owners – Impact Mapping
Product Owners are supposed to be the informed leader who is able to provide direction to the development team on the expectations of the product. As more organisations look to
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