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  • In Pursuit of Value

    All commerce is the exchange of value. But what is value? Well, the dictionary definition includes both (i)noun and (ii)verb: “value” as the innate quality of a thing; and “[to] value” as the ability to recognise and prioritise those qualities compared to something else. So, for a busienss to succeed it must do two things: Read more

  • Process Mapping Basics

    Previously we discussed that best ways to start with Business Analysis is taking a more critical look at your day job (also called Business As Usual, or BAU), and then working out how to add value. In order to do this, you should look to identify all the tasks you do as part of your Read more

  • Process Mapping Tools

    In Process Mapping Basics, we explained why mapping is an excellent way to start your Business Analysis journey, as it allows you to start to understand conceptually how your job functions within the organisation and where it links to other roles and processes. In order to create your maps, you will likely want to know Read more

  • How Do I Become A Business Analyst?

    The simple answer is that if you have ever wondered “How can I be a Business Analyst?” Congratulations, you’ve just started! I can say this with confidence because I was already doing business analysis tasks long before I even knew that it was a career. But, if you want a guide then here goes: This Read more

  • The Journey Begins

    In the spirit of ITIL v4 – let us start where we are, following the classic 5Ws: Who are you? Hi, I’m James. What do you do, when did you start? I’ve been employed as a Business Analyst since 2014, but had worked in equivalent roles for about 3 years before that. A quirk of Read more