Category: BA ToolKit

Stakeholder Management

May 1, 2024

Stakeholder management is the process of identifying, analysing, engaging, and communicating with individuals, groups, or organisations that have an interest or “stake” in the outcome or success of a project, program, or initiative. Identification Projects with elongated timelines must regularly and continuously align the project objectives Identification involves identifying all potential stakeholders who may be affected by … More Stakeholder Management

Value Enablement – Ensuring we realise benefits after delivery

April 2, 2024

Many projects are delivering solutions for business needs but often we find that the full value of the delivery is not realised. In a project or product context, usually we are building (or changing) something with the purpose of enabling value for a range of stakeholders. The value that is enabled may vary for each … More Value Enablement – Ensuring we realise benefits after delivery

7 Tips to help with prioritisation activities

March 1, 2024

Why do we need to prioritise business requirements/business change Organisations and businesses have a finite amount of resources, which means that the IT organisation cannot deliver every change request or requirement that the business or a stakeholder gives to them. Hence, we have to prioritise. Prioritising requirements is crucial for ensuring that the essential features … More 7 Tips to help with prioritisation activities

Top 7 skills for Business Analysis dominance

February 1, 2024

TOP SKILLS FOR BA’s IN AN EVOLVING DOMAIN Business and technology is constantly evolving, and the role of Business Analysts (BAs) has grown significantly in importance. Business Analysts serve as a crucial link between technology and business, helping organisations find solutions to business problems and also helping them make well-informed decisions to accomplish their objectives.Several … More Top 7 skills for Business Analysis dominance

Are you listening?

November 24, 2021

Have you ever found yourself having a conversation in your head while someone is speaking to you? Do you find yourself evaluating what is being said and even preparing a defence or counter-argument even before they have finished talking? Many of us naturally respond in this way which means we sometimes miss opportunities to gain … More Are you listening?

Getting things done!

November 17, 2021

For many of us having a great delivery track record is important. How do we get things done? How do we ensure key decisions are made and followed through to completion? Simple answer lies in one’s ability to influence. Following the three part series on Influence strategies (check the posts out here) I have had … More Getting things done!

WHY?

November 3, 2021

It was Simon Sinek who said “Start with why” when attempting to inspire others to take action. As a business analyst, I have found this concept very useful particularly during the analysis phase of a project or business change activity. The “Why” of a thing is at the very heart of purpose. So whether you’re … More WHY?

BA TOOLKIT SERIES – Competencies Part 4

July 14, 2021

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

BA TOOLKIT SERIES – Competencies Part 3

June 30, 2021

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