Don't miss our regular blogs from AssistKD's resident Business Alchemist. Industry insights, new perspectives and some stellar use of alliteration.
29 September 2020 BA Conference Europe 2020: The One Where We Went Virtual! Held virtually due to lockdown, the 2020 BA Conference Europe was certainly different. Here are some of AssistKD's highlights.
12 June 2020 Are You 'Giving Back' To The BA Community? A community can only thrive if people contribute. In this blog our Business Alchemist challenges us all to 'pay it forward'.
26 May 2020 Business Analysis and Hofstede: Building Cultural Awareness In order to communicate and listen effectively, business analysts need to understand and take into account cultural differences. In this blog, our Business Alchemist shares some useful tips for working with colleagues and customers from other cultures.
20 April 2020 Being Bold isn't Optional Do you challenge the status quo? Sometimes you have to. Our Business Alchemist challenges BAs to stand up and be heard, and prove their worth to organisations.
18 October 2019 10 Top Tips for Entering the Business Analysis Profession Thinking of entering the business analysis profession? Whether you are starting out in your first job or changing career, there are some key factors worth considering. Read on for 10 smart career progression tips that came out of a recent webinar on BA Careers.
30 May 2019 Outcome Achievers v Process Followers Business change is typically driven by technology innovation. It is worrying, though, that the focus often seems to be on how the work should be done rather than what should be achieved. Our Business Alchemist challenges business analysts to analyse, challenge and co-create great outcomes.
13 March 2019 Delivering a Memorable Customer Experience The Customer Experience matters at every touchpoint in the customer journey. Our Business Alchemist explains why...
7 March 2019 The Critical Success Factors of a Successful BA Apprenticeship Programme Government advice on the dos and don'ts for successful apprenticeship programmes is extensive so, to avoid a lengthy read, our Business Alchemist summarises the key considerations from three perspectives: apprentice, employer and training provider.
6 February 2019 Should BAs Master Data Modelling? Heck, Yes! There has been an ongoing debate about whether data modelling should be part of the BA skill-set, with arguments against being that it is more relevant to software developers and too difficult for BAs to master. Our Business Alchemist argues against these objections and challenges BAs to enhance their toolkit with data modelling skills.
7 January 2019 Building your BA Brand – Lessons from the Corporate World - Part 2 In this second part of the 'Building Your Brand' 2 part series, our Business Alchemist shares the second lesson. Extend your brand but don't stretch it to breaking point...