Business Analyst/PM IT professional with a wide range of experience across multiple industries. Gained experienced working alongside businesses in a variety of roles in business analysis, testing and project management. A clear and effective communicator who is used to operating at all levels within complex organizations. A confident leader and coach.
Do you struggle to turn ideas into action? Many of us are great at generating ideas but not at bringing an idea to life. As a Business Analyst, one thing I had to get really good at was bringing ideas or solution proposals to life. When a problem is defined and a solution is found, … More Converting ideas into action
Are you projecting the best “You”? Success lies in our ability to discover your strengths and to organize your life so that these strengths can be applied to achieve your goals. If we manage our weaknesses, instead of focusing on them, we will be able to build up our strengths. STRENGTHS or TALENTS? Talents are naturally recurring … More Spotlight on Strengths
Do you often struggle to get your point across to an audience or group? I’ve certainly been in situations where I know exactly what message I need to communicate, but somehow my message gets lost in translation. I wondered how certain people manage to simply and effortlessly get their message across to an audience while the rest of us struggle. It almost … More Communicate with Impact
Today we look at the final three of our interpersonal Business Analysis Competencies. It is worth noting that there are many other skills that could be deployed by a Business Analyst to become successful, so continuous learning and awareness of industry trends is important for maintaining a fresh set of skills. Analytical Skills and Critical … More BA TOOLKIT SERIES – Competencies Part 4
If you have been following our competencies series, you will probably be able tell how important interpersonal skills are to a highly successful business analyst. Indeed there are yet another two interpersonal competencies to consider this week. Political Awareness Whether we like to admit it or not, politics exist in organisations and often times it … More BA TOOLKIT SERIES – Competencies Part 3
We start this episode by looking at another 3 interpersonal qualities a Business Analyst must have: Problem Solving This is one of my favourite qualities of a Business Analyst. I always say the role of a Business Analyst is to solve business problems. This does not mean they literally solve the problems themselves but they … More BA TOOLKIT SERIES – Competencies Part 2
Business Analysts are often at the heart of business change and help businesses make great decisions about how to solve business problems. It is therefore important for a good Business Analyst to have the right competencies that will enable them effectively discharge this duty. The core competencies of a BA are broadly divided into 3 … More BA TOOLKIT SERIES – Competencies Part 1
A Business Analyst will engage in many conversations that impact the outcomes of projects or business activities they are involved in. Some of these conversations will be crucial, meaning the stakes are high and opinions differ. More often than not, these conversations are highly emotional so the Business Analyst must be well equipped to successfully … More BA TOOLKIT SERIES: Handling Crucial Conversations
Influence as a tool to effect change A business analyst is an agent of change. To effect change you must be able to influence others. Influence is one of the most powerful qualities a Business Analyst can deploy to be successful in their role. As a business analyst, you’re often responsible for activities that require … More BA Toolkit Series: Influence
Your understanding of personality types can support your role as a Business Analyst As a Business Analyst, you are dealing with a range of stakeholders who interact and respond differently so you have to be really good at reading people and understanding their personalities fairly quickly. First off the mark you must accept that a … More The Business Analyst and personality types
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