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Qualities of an Effective Business Analyst

Business Analysts are responsible for facilitating requirements analysis, requirements validation and business process improvement.  Below are some qualities and traits of a good Requirements Lead and Business Process Improvement Facilitator that a Business Analyst should develop to be effective. ·        … Continue reading

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Facilitation Technique for Identifying Project Risks

3 Step Method   This is a good technique for identifying risks and issues.  Use this technique for the beginning of the session.   1.                 Individual- Write ideas and thoughts on flip chart paper/whiteboard.  Be creative and draw pictures. 2.                 … Continue reading

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How to Present and Sell the Process Change for a BPM Initiative

Presentation and selling of the process change Communication of the process change to management and the staff is key to a successful transition.  The team would create the presentation to sell the process change to everyone.  Determine what will be … Continue reading

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Companies Improve ROI in Software Development with Business Analysis Training from Pierson

Pierson Requirements Group (www.PiersonRequirementsGroup.com) offers business analysis training to companies seeking a more efficient approach to software development. Stamford, CT – March 18, 2009 – Companies no longer have to suffer poor return on investments (ROI), or accept costly redesign … Continue reading

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Benefits of Collaborative Requirements Gathering

Pierson Requirements Group’s customers have found that they are able to capture 93 – 95% of the business requirements functionality by using a collaborative requirements method and by creating and validating paper prototypes with the business community.  Pierson’s philosophy is … Continue reading

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