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Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring

A Structured Approach to Delivering Business Value

Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring is a foundational knowledge area in business analysis that focuses on defining how business analysis activities will be planned, executed, tracked, and adjusted throughout a project or initiative. It sets the direction for the business analyst’s work and ensures that analysis efforts remain aligned with business objectives, stakeholder expectations, and project constraints. Without effective planning and monitoring, even well-defined requirements can fai...

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Author: Priya Architha Chitti

How to Conduct Effective Root Cause Analysis

Business Analyst and Root Cause Analysis

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a structured problem-solving technique that is used to address the root cause of a problem rather than only solving its symptoms. RCA helps in resolving issues from their origin so that the problem does not recur in the future. In simple words, RCA is the process of identifying, analysing, and eliminating the fundamental cause of a problem to prevent it from happening again. It focuses on long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes and ensures that organisation...

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Author: Sri Vaishnavi C

Key Competencies Every Business Analyst Needs

BA Competencies

Business Analyst (BA) competencies include much more than just technical knowledge. Over the course of a career, a Business Analyst performs a wide range of activities such as requirement elicitation, analysis, writing user stories, preparing documentation, supporting solution design, and conducting stakeholder meetings. To add real value to a project, a BA must be equipped with a broad mix of skills, knowledge areas, and behavioural abilities that enable them to understand business needs and tr...

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Author: Sri Vaishnavi C

Elicitation and Collaboration

ELICITATION AND COLLABORATION

REQUIREMENTS ELICITATION: THE ART, SCIENCE, AND HUMAN SIDE OF GETTING IT RIGHT Introduction In software development and systems engineering, requirements elicitation is one of the most critical yet misunderstood activities. Although it sounds technical, at its core it is a deeply human process focused on understanding what people truly need, even when they find it difficult to express those needs clearly. Many projects fail not because of poor coding, but because of poorly defined requirement...

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Author: R Gangadhar Reddy

Requirement Analysis

REQUIREMENT ANALYSIS

Requirement Analysis: The Backbone of Successful Software and System Development Introduction In today’s fast-paced digital world, software systems play a critical role across almost every industry. From mobile applications and online banking systems to healthcare platforms and enterprise solutions, software has become essential to modern operations. While coding and technical implementation are important, they alone do not determine the success of a project. The true success of any software s...

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Author: R Gangadhar Reddy

A Structured Approach to Delivering Business Value

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