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Business Analysis Resources

Podcasts, Videos, and Articles For Business Analysts

The Business Analysis Dictionary

Get a clear understanding of the most important terminology in the business analysis profession.

This dictionary is still under development. You will be able to submit your terms for consideration in the comments section of the dictionary page.

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The BA BLOCKS Podcast

This show is dedicated to helping aspiring and practicing business analysts create meaningful and rewarding business analysis careers for themselves. We cover all topics related to the profession of business analysis with the end goal of helping professionals propel their careers to the next level.

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Business Analyst Vidoes

Our videos are dedicated to helping you understand the most important concepts in the business analysis profession. We cover critical issues related to business analyst job postings, BA interviews, BA skills, software development methodologies such as agile & waterfall, and much more.

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Terms & Definitions

  • What Is Agile? A Clear Definition Of The Agile Development Philosophy • PUBLIC RESOURCE
  • What Is A Use Case? An Example Of Use Case Modeling • MEMBER RESOURCE

Career Strategy & Direction

  • The 3 Elements Of Your BA Career Strategy • PUBLIC RESOURCE
  • Functional Architecture vs. Technical Architecture (Where Does The BA Fit In?) • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • How To Become Indispensable To Your Employer • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • Can we say business analyst and solutions architect roles are somewhat similar?  • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • The First Element Of Your BA Career Strategy (Your Strengths & Aspirations) • PUBLIC RESOURCE
  • Can anyone offer advice on how to make the actual transition to a BA role? • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • Why do job descriptions that ask for business analysts demand the applicants know SQL, Excel, and Python, instead of process flow diagram, and so on? • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • What SAP Modules Should I Specialize In? • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • Can I Become A Business Analyst With a Business/Commerce Degree? • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • Top 3 Sources Of Stress For Business Analysts • PUBLIC RESOURCE
  • How To Create A Fulfilling BA Career • PUBLIC RESOURCE

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Salaries, Skills & Sample Job Postings

  • Top 3 Sources Of Skills For Business Analysts • PUBLIC RESOURCE
  • How important is SQL for business system analysts? • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • An Example Of A Very Senior Business Analyst Role (Business Solution Architect) • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • Salary Information for a Lead Business Analyst in Sydney Australia • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • Job Application Advice for Business Analyst, Accounting, in Toronto  • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • Exploring the Role of a Sr. Business Analyst, Infrastructure, in Toronto • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • Salary Information for an Jr. Business Analyst, Actuarial, in Newark NJ • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • Salary Information for an Business Analyst, Asset Management, in the UK • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • How is business analytics different from business analysis and which has higher demand?  • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • Are mindmaps helpful during the requirements phase of a project? • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • Business Analytics and Data Analytics: Most Employers Don’t Understand The Difference • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • Is learning Google Script worth your time as a business or a business system analyst? • MEMBER RESOURCE

Tools & Techniques

  • A Process Mapping Demo Using Microsoft Visio • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • Meeting Handouts For Requirements Sessions • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • Tools That I use As a Generalist BA. • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • What are some of the tools that you use as a generalist BA in a real life? • MEMBER RESOURCE

Lessons Learned (Work Experiences)

  • Knowledge Transfer is a Key Off Boarding Activity • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • My Last Client Engagement & Project Work • MEMBER RESOURCE

Organizational Culture & Relationships

  • Business Analysts & Developers: Better Stakeholder Management • MEMBER RESOURCE
  • Working in High Trust vs. Low Trust Environments • MEMBER RESOURCE

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Podcast Episodes

9: The 4 Ways ChatGPT and AI Will Change Business Analysis

8: Customer Requirements for COTS vs. Custom Built Solutions

7: How To Ace Your Next Business Analyst Interview (Part 1)

6: Agile Myth vs. Agile Reality: An Interview With Dean Kulaweera

5: What Do You Want From Your BA Career? January 30, 2020

4: The 3 Elements of Your BA Career Strategy

3: Top 3 Sources of Skills for Business Analysts

2: Top 3 Sources of Stress for Business Analysts

1: How to Create a Fulfilling Business Analysis Career

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