Is Perfectionism Poisoning Your Career? The Hidden Dangers of a 'Flawless' Work Ethic
Explore the pitfalls of perfectionism in your career. Learn how a 'flawless' work ethic might be holding you back, and how to overcome it.
3 Ways To Get Out The Trap Of Solving Problems
Although Business Analysis is about helping the business solve their problems, there’s a dark side to this which often get’s us into trouble.
The 4 Ingredients Required To Become A Successful Business Analyst
People often ask me how to become successful as a Business Analyst. It's not a walk in the park, but if you apply yourself the rewards are immense where you get to enjoy the following in abundance
A Small Business Case Study - How A Problem Statement Kept Me In Control Of My Analysis
Creating a structure as the basis of analysis is one of the most powerful communication tools - and a problem statement is the best place to start.
3 Ways To Effectively Manage Difficult Stakeholders
Business Analysis is about building personal relationships, and dealing with difficult stakeholders can grant unforeseen boons like increased respect, friendship, and a network of future opportunities
5 Steps To Creating A Watertight Elicitation Approach
For a Business Analyst, elicitation is one of the most fun and creative parts of a project. But if not done well it can come back to bite us later on.
Is It Really Possible For A Business Analyst To Earn 100k+ A Year?
A mindset shift is required to realise that what you want to earn is not impossible as a business analyst
How To Create A Powerful Business Analysis Career Plan
To create a powerful plan you just need a few ingredients and to find the magic in what you've done so far in your career.
The Secret In How To Be The Best Business Analyst (Without Blowing Your Own Trumpet)
The magic of being a great business analyst is about managing requirements and keeping them under control.
How To Work Out If A Career Change Into Business Analysis Is The Right Move
If you feel you aren’t continually learning or finding fresh challenges, or if you often think ‘So what’s next in my career?’, then it’s likely you’re stuck in a rut and it’s time to make a change.
3 Ways To Guide The Business Through “Project Chaos”
As a Business Analyst, you have the responsibility of a team of business stakeholders. Guiding them through projects is your superpower.
3 Ways To Stop Getting Dragged Into Work Outside Your Business Analyst Role
Business Analysts tend to find it hard to say ‘No’. We are nice, we want problems to be solved and we want to see success. But we have to be careful not to get too thinly spread.