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Application Monitoring in a Modern Cloud World
Applications are no longer simple two-tier architectures. Back then, application monitoring was easy compared with today. But as the shift to the…
When Risk Management Falls Short: Using a Business Process approach to Overcome Challenges
“Risk is like fire: If controlled, it will help you; if uncontrolled it will rise up and destroy you.” -Theodore…
In Pursuit of a More Perfect Knowledge Base
In my junior BA days, I worked at a financial services company, where I collected obscure details during requirements elicitation like a…
Engaging in Productive Conflict – Why and How
When I work with teams, I ask members to share the first three words that come to mind when they…
Backlog Management for Agile BA’s
So why do we have a backlog? Usually because there are not enough hours in the day to accomplish all…
Understanding Product Vision and Project Scope
Raise your hand if you thought that the Product Vision and the Project Scope were the same thing? Don’t be…
Important Communication Skills for Business Analysts
In a Business Analyst’s day, we are constantly communicating. If we are not communicating then we are planning communication packages…
Introduction to DevOps for Business Analysts
Have you ever had a product or a feature or a system rollout fail once it reached the customers because…
Role of the BA in User Acceptance Testing
Let’s explore the ways in which a BA can participate in UAT Testing in order to ensure value delivery. What…
10 Tips for Passing the PMI-PBA Certification Exam
The PMI Professional in Business Analysis certification was introduced in early 2014 by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Priding ourselves…
A Quick Look at the Knowledge Areas for the CBAP Exam
In this brief blog, we will cover what you need to know to pass the CBAP Exam. At the heart…