The Business Intelligence perspective : underlying competencies

As the business intelligence perspective discussion continues, let us review the underlying competencies in this perspective.

The business analyst needs to have basic communication and analytical skills to be successful in collaborating with both business stakeholders and the initiative team … Read the rest

The Business Intelligence perspective : methodologies and approaches

As we continue discussing the business intelligence perspectives topic, let us review some of the common methodologies and approaches which are used in this perspective.

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The Business Intelligence perspective : business analysis scope

As we continue the discussion on the business intelligence perspective, let us review how this perspective is related to the business analysis scope.

With respect to the business intelligence perspective, there are some factors which include:

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The Business Intelligence perspective – change scope

The Business Intelligence perspective focuses on the distinctive aspects of business analysis in regards to changing, combining, and amplifying data.

The focus of business intelligence is the changing of data into enhanced information: this includes where to get it, how … Read the rest

The Agile perspective : knowledge areas

We have talked about the Agile perspectives, its approaches and techniques but you may be wondering how they are linked to the business analysis tasks and practices as defined by the BABOKĀ® Guide.

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The Agile perspective : underlying competencies

To effectively apply the values and practices of the Agile methodology, the business analysts need to have a particular mindset.

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The Agile perspective : approaches and techniques

In this post, I would like to talk about the approaches and techniques that are used in Agile perspective.

Approaches: there are a range of approaches which can be used in the Agile perspective. What differentiates these techniques are … Read the rest

The Agile perspective : business analysis scope

As we continue to review the Agile perspective, it is important that you remember these key points about the Agile methodology:

  1. An Agile environment is an adaptable environment which incorporates the principles of constant change.
  2. Business analysts working on agile
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The Agile perspective : change scope

The Agile Perspective describes the distinct aspects of business analysis when it is practiced in the agile environments context.

An Agile environment is an adaptable environment which incorporates the principles of constant change.

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Business analysis perspectives

Business analysis is a profession with many tasks and techniques. Within these tasks and techniques there are some which are specific to certain methodologies and technologies.

These specific tasks and techniques are known as perspectives.

These perspectives include:

  1. Agile.
  2. Business
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