Finding and solving the real problem bridges the gap between business and IT. A clear sign of a poorly identified the problem is irrational disagreement. You’ve been in these meetings: one person posits a great idea, another shoots it down immediately, and participants voice conflicting opinions about said idea. This conversation quickly degenerates and you [...]
Many times we are so excited to implement a new idea or solve a recently elevated business problem that we forget to stop for a moment and reflect on the direction we are taking. I know you’ve been there. The pieces of the puzzle finally fit together and you know exactly how to move forward. [...]
All too often I’ve seen this important step in the requirements process skipped, often to the detriment of the project as a whole and especially to the detriment of aligning the business and IT. A requirements walk-through is just that, a meeting where you gather all of your stakeholders together and walk-through the requirements documentation, [...]
Why use an issues list? The Issues List is one of the most simple and most effective tools you’ll ever use as a business analyst. It has power when you use it proactively and effectively. The list itself is simple. The ability to maximize its impact is the sign of a great business analyst. We’ll [...]