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The Importance of Soft Skills for Business Analysts

Hey folks, today I'm diving into a topic that's super crucial in the world of business analysis. We're talking about the importance of soft skills for business analysts. You know, technical stuff like data tools and processes are important, but soft skills? They're the glue that holds everything together. In this blog, I'll break down what soft skills are, why they matter so much to us BAs, some real-life examples, and how we can get better at them. First things first, what exactly are soft sk...

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Author: Pooja Pagare

The Impact of AI and Machine Learning on Business Analysis

Hey everyone, today I want to talk about something that's really changing the way we do business analysis. Specifically, the impact of AI and machine learning on business analysis is huge. It's not just some fancy buzzwords; it's actually transforming how companies make decisions, handle data, and stay ahead in the market. In this blog, I'll share my thoughts on what this means, the good stuff, some challenges, and where I think it's heading. Let's get into it. First off, let's understand what ...

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Author: Pooja Pagare

Requirements Elicitation Techniques for Business Analysts

Core Techniques for Business Analysts

Requirements elicitation is one of the most critical responsibilities of a business analyst, as it lays the foundation for successful solutions. It involves identifying, understanding, and validating stakeholder needs to ensure that the final outcome aligns with business goals. Effective elicitation is not about asking random questions; it is a structured and thoughtful process that combines techniques, interpersonal skills, and analytical thinking. One commonly used elicitation technique is st...

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Author: Samir Sable

Working Effectively with Cross-Functional Teams as a Business Analyst

The Business Analyst’s Role in Driving Cross-Functional Collaboration.

Working effectively with cross functional teams is one of the most critical responsibilities of a business analyst. In modern organizations, projects rarely stay within the boundaries of a single department. Technology, operations, marketing, finance, and customer facing teams must work together to deliver value. The business analyst acts as a connector, translator, and facilitator who ensures that diverse perspectives align toward a common goal. A key foundation for effective collaboration is ...

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Author: Samir Sable

Understanding the Business Analysis Life Cycle

Stages of Business Analysis Life Cycle

STAGE 1- REQUIREMENTS GATHERING This is the first stage where as I as a BA will be collecting the requirements from the SMEs and the stakeholders for collecting the requirements I will be using different types of elicitation Techniques 1.interviews 2.surveys 3.job shadowing 4.Document analysis 5. Interface analysis 6.Focus groups Their primary objective is to uncover the underlying needs of the business, which are often different from the surface-level "wants" e...

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Author: R Sai Sushanth

The Importance of Soft Skills for Business Analysts

The Impact of AI and Machine Learning on Business Analysis

Core Techniques for Business Analysts

The Business Analyst’s Role in Driving Cross-Functional Collaboration.

Stages of Business Analysis Life Cycle

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