Smaller sessions with a few stakeholders 1. Observation - ex. wathcing a user watching them do their work. BA asks questions such as ask the user to articculate what they are doing, share the business logic, ask about alternative scenarios 2. Diagram review or walthrough - also called prototyping. You can use a workflow diagram, use case, wireframe or an entity relationship diagram 3. Structured interview - the most commonly used technique. The interview is either on-on-one or with a small group of stakeholders. Virtual or in-person meeting, You want to be prepared with a meeting agenda. You want a requrements checklist. 4. Documentation review - analyze existing documentation. Helps you come up with questions for your structured interview. Don't overuse as it might not be updated or reflect actual stakeholder perspective. 5. Survey or Quiestionaire -

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Excellent information! Thanks.

It’s the egg. It was laid by something very similar to a chicken but not quite evolutionarily a chicken. Just saying 😊

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Thank you! I really have needed to hear it! ❤

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Great suggestion to use chatGPT

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🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00 *🎯 Introduction and Purpose* - Introduction by Laura Brandenburg, - Overview of the key question: skills needed for a business analyst, - Preview of the video structure: core skills, business analysis skills, softer skills. 01:19 *💬 Core Skills* - Importance of communication skills, - Role of problem-solving and critical thinking, - Essential foundational skills for a successful business analyst. 03:23 *🛠️ Business Analysis Skills* - Analysis and communication techniques, - Business, software, and information levels of requirements, - Key techniques: process maps, use cases, data modeling. 06:41 *🧩 Business Analysis Process* - Overview of an eight-step business analysis process, - From project initiation to assessing the project's success, - Emphasis on continuous support and evaluation. 07:36 *🤝 Soft Skills* - Importance of relationship building and self-management, - Managing ambiguity and handling feedback, - Key personal attributes for success in business analysis. 10:20 *🛠️ Specialized Skills and Technical Knowledge* - Technical skills vs. business analysis skills, - Role of methodologies and industry/domain expertise, - Balance between technical and business expertise for a holistic approach. 13:22 *🌟 Leveraging Background Experience* - Using domain experience to transition into business analyst roles, - Value of generalist vs. specialist experience, - Building confidence to work across various domains. 15:12 *📊 Skills in Different Job Titles* - Business analysis skills in various roles, - Importance of focusing on skills over job titles, - Encouragement to explore non-traditional business analyst roles. 16:07 *🎓 Conclusion and Further Resources* - Summary of key points, - Invitation to free training and courses for deeper learning, - Emphasis on individual success and growth in the business analyst career. Made with HARPA AI

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Love your videos so much and your personality ☺️.

So you got it handed to you randomly. Great.

Thank you so much, Laura, have learned a lot in just 12 minutes

Thank you so much, Laura, have learned a lot in 12 minutes

Remote Analyst in Houston. Missed the training but im here. One of your students and very appreciative for you sharing this and all the great information we are blessed to get. Your endeavors are not in vain.

Thank you for this wonderful video! What would be the difference between business processes mapping and creating standard operating procedures?

please madam I can't download the use case template can you help me please

This video is great. I like it, thank U

Why aren't you posting more and possibly redoing previous videos?

I was writing Use Cases before they were cool. Your presentation was a great explanation of the tool. We wrote them in workshops with the customer, technical lead, and facilitator. Our first step would be a brainstorming session to identify the Use Cases. They had to be named noun-verb as you said in the video. Once we had the list, we would go through the process of filling out the Use Case Form. When that task was complete, the technical team decomposed the system using Sequence Diagrams to lay out the top-level system design. The test team used them to begin writing their top-level test plans. This material would be used to put together the project plan. They are indeed a very powerful tool.

Thanks❤

Thank you, great tip!

LOVED how you explained it all.

wow this was super helpful. thank you for simplifying this.

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Thank you!!

Really helpful tips, I believe where I’ve been going wrong is giving text book answers without supplementing it with my real work experience 😞

My favorite is not understanding the system because the business process isn’t clear. The last try I tried the big bold statement I was let go. Clients can be crazy

Thanks for the video!... I have experience in this area and would like to upskill for a better salary.

Notes: Key Skills for Business Analyst Success: 1. Communication: Being a great communicator is crucial. You need to express yourself well verbally, in writing, and visually. 2. Problem-Solving: Solving business problems is a big part of the job. You must understand the issues, think critically, and find effective solutions. 3. Critical Thinking: It's about analyzing problems, evaluating solutions, and making sure you're on the right track. 4. Specific Business Analysis Skills: Requirements Analysis: Understanding business, software, and information needs is essential. Communication Techniques: Knowing how to analyze, discover, and communicate requirements is key. Soft Skills for Success: Relationship Building: Building trust with stakeholders is important for collaboration. Self-Management: Planning, organizing, and managing your time effectively is crucial. Handling Ambiguity: Being able to turn confusion into clarity is a valuable skill. Additional Useful Skills: Technical Skills: Understanding coding and software systems can be beneficial. Methodologies: Familiarity with agile, Six Sigma, and other methodologies can be advantageous. Industry/Domain Expertise: Having knowledge in specific areas like insurance, accounting, or marketing can give you an edge. Continuous Learning: Being open to learning and adapting to different business domains is key to success as a business analyst. Thank you for the video @Bridging the Gap

It seems that a lot of content is based in a world of development, a lot of time companies want off the shelf products and don't have the resource or technical capability to develop in house. It would be good to see more content focused on these situations, I'm sure you may have this covered somewhere, I'll have to have a look!

Great this tropic ❤

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Great talk. Thanks everyone.

I am using it for me to create user stories in the required format where I provide the exact feature to the GPT and it creates a formatted story which obviously needs review and corrections.

This was super helpful, thank you! I’m earning my master’s in Data Science and generally loving what I’m learning, but been having the realization that I’m not the biggest fan of the general environment of it for working purposes. I think I’m better fit for the “typical” BA position for sure, so going to switch my self-study to more of a focus on that

Wow, l love this.... This is more clear

Where can I go to find more information that explain step 7, or a link to documents or templates that help with this step please?