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How Business Analysts Can Add Value to IT Projects

From Requirements to Results: How BAs drive IT Project Value

Business Analysts add value to IT projects by ensuring that business objectives are clearly defined, documented, and aligned with technical execution. The BA approach begins with clearly outlining project goals and objectives in consultation with stakeholders. Success criteria and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are identified early to measure project effectiveness. Kick-off meetings are conducted with all stakeholders to align on project vision, scope, timelines, and expectations. Comm...

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Author: Sadhika Reddy

Key Competencies Every Business Analyst Needs

Key Skills for Business Analysts

The role of Business Analyst demands more than just gathering requirements and documenting them. From my experience and understanding, a Business Analyst acts as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams. This responsibility requires a combination of analytical thinking, communication skills, adaptability, and strategic understanding. Over time, I have realized that success in this role depends not only on knowledge but also on how effectively we apply certain key competencies. ...

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Author: Sadhika Reddy

Agile vs. Waterfall: What’s the Best Methodology for Business Analysis?

Detailed comparison between Agile and Waterfall

Role of Business Analyst, demands them to choose between type the methodologies to follow as per the requirements gathered from the stakeholders. The two most commonly, used methodologies are Agile and Waterfall. Waterfall is incremental approach. It has set plan and steps to proceed with the project starting with requirement gathering, requirement analysis, design, testing, deployment and last implementation. Whereas, Agile works on four core values. Customer collaboration over contract negoti...

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Author: srishti

Requirements Elicitation Techniques for Business Analysts

Elicitation Techniques

BA approaches to cearly outline project goals and objectives in consultation with stakeholders. Identify success criteria and key performance indicators (KPIs). Conduct kick-off meetings with all stakeholders to align on project vision and scope. Establish communication channels and reporting structures. For, Stakeholder Analysis Use RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) matrix to clarify roles and responsibilities. Create an Influence/Interest Matrix to understand stakeholder i...

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Author: srishti

The Importance of Soft Skills for Business Analysts

Soft Skills: The Hidden Strength of Successful Business Analysts

In the world of business analysis, technical knowledge and domain expertise are important, but they are not enough on their own. A Business Analyst (BA) works at the intersection of business and technology, which means they constantly interact with people from different backgrounds, roles, and expectations. In such a setting, soft skills become just as important as analytical abilities. In fact, strong soft skills often determine how successful a Business Analyst will be in delivering value to a...

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Author: Mayur Mange

From Requirements to Results: How BAs drive IT Project Value

Key Skills for Business Analysts

Detailed comparison between Agile and Waterfall

Elicitation Techniques

Soft Skills: The Hidden Strength of Successful Business Analysts

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