How to Excel as an Introverted Business Analyst

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Bridging the Gap - Resources for Business Analysts

6 жыл бұрын

Do you have an introverted personality as a business analyst and you are wondering how to best leverage your personality to excel at your work? Or perhaps you think because you are introverted, you are somehow held back from success?
As an introverted business analyst personality, you might find it difficult to add value because you don’t think fast enough, feel like you can’t interrupt in a meeting, or even find your voice goes out in important situations.
Today’s video is all about how to succeed as an introverted business analyst. Because - guess what? - I’m an introverted business analyst too!
And even if you are an extroverted personality, you may want to check out today’s video. It’s likely that you have many introverted stakeholders, and you’ll learn some tips and tricks for working more effectively with them. Sometimes our quietest stakeholders hold the information we need the most.
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@BibleSamurai Жыл бұрын

i googled this. i feel like i have everything except that high energy debbie personality. I was put off by this career because of that. so i appreciate this video.

@BridgingtheGapBA Жыл бұрын

Jean, Business Analysts can be very even-keeled, but they do need a positive mindset.

@NativeGoan 5 жыл бұрын

Much needed video for an introvert aspiring to be a business analyst. Thank you Laura.

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Best of luck with your BA career aspirations. We're here for you.

@doyinsolaegbeyemi494 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! I've been looking into the BA career as I feel I have the skills and experience to be successful but my mind keeps playing games with me saying I would not do well because I am an introvert lol. This video couldn't have come at a better time. Thank you!

@BridgingtheGapBA 6 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear that Doyinsola! Introverts do really well as business analysts.

@bstrongbbelle 6 жыл бұрын

What if you are an introvert who may have ADHD? They find it difficult sitting at a desk cubicle all day?

@CanvasLid 5 жыл бұрын

I love how you took a somewhat spiritual perspective on this. I'm planning to start a career as a business analyst and I am a person who is highly introverted and kinda "woo woo" like you mentioned. 😂 when I saw the chakra poster in your room you gave me hope. Thank you so much for making me realize I can face this even while being a very introverted spiritual person. 💗💗💗

@BridgingtheGapBA 5 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Noor! It's great to welcome you into the business analysis community. There is definitely a need for introverts and spirituality in our profession.

@priya8267 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Amazing Tips. Thank you!

@victorwestmann 6 жыл бұрын

Those were really good tips. Thank you for them. Just a quick note here: it seems that the bricks are moving in the 1st half of your video (not sure if you're using chroma key or if the bricks were just painted in to some sort of fabric). Keep up the GREAT work! ;-)

@BridgingtheGapBA 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Victor. It is a backdrop and the space I had was pretty tight, so my chair kept swinging against them. I'm in a better space now and so I should be able to arrange things more effectively. Apologies for that distraction!

@blueen2707 4 жыл бұрын

Slow thinking and over analysis are my major problems 😔

@BridgingtheGapBA 4 жыл бұрын

Were you able to reframe "slow thinking" after watching this video? This can feel like a weakness, but really it means you need time to reflect and do your best thinking. It's important to set yourself up to allow time for this in your analysis process. AND, to also be sure your analysis process supports decision-making so you keep from over-analyzing.

@tamikabrown1409 3 жыл бұрын

Laura, I'm an introvert, and I work cross-functionally on process improvement. Do u have any tips on how to improve note taking skills for introverts?

@BridgingtheGapBA 3 жыл бұрын

Tamika, I've often found when note-taking is an issue that I need to slow the conversation down and ask more clarifying question / reframe what's being said to ensure I understand.

@tamikabrown1409 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Laura for the advice. Is it easier for you to take handwritten notes or typed notes? My handwriting is bad and I tend to capture everything that is said. I don't struggle nearly as much with typing. But Im still learning how to shorten my note taking (at least from what I've read online) 🙂

@himalipatra Жыл бұрын

What do you think about working in an agile environment for an introvert?

@BridgingtheGapBA Жыл бұрын

I've worked in agile environments. Not all agile environments require constant interaction. Everyone needs time for heads down wok to be effective!

@himalipatra Жыл бұрын

@@BridgingtheGapBA I agree! but in my workplace, there are back-to-back meetings on a daily basis and constant content switching, which depletes my energy as an introvert. Do you have any strategies? Thanks