Mastering Business Analysis

In this episode, Dr. Mark Burgess, creator of CFEngine,  explains how he uses concepts from physics to explain how complex systems work.  He uses his Promise Theory to not only develop better computer systems, but also to give us a better framework for individual and team interactions. After listening to this episode, you will understand: How we can use […] The post MBA015: Promise Theory for Team Cooperation – Interview with Mark Burgess appeared first on Mastering Business Analysis.

In this episode, David Mantica, President of ASPE, shares his views on the future of the business analyst role and how we can open up new opportunities for career growth and drive valuable change in our organizations. After listening to this episode, you will understand: How different organizations are structured to manage business analysis activities The […] The post MBA014: The Future of Business Analysis – Interview with David Mantica appeared first on Mastering Business Analysis.

In this episode, Nan Russell shares with us how to build trust and the effect increased trust (or the lack of trust) can have on your team and the organization.  She’ll also help us to understand how the little things we do can hurt the bigger things we want to do and how to use […] The post MBA013: Trust is the New Workplace Currency – Interview with Nan Russell appeared first on Mastering Business Analysis.

In this episode, Kent McDonald shares his thoughts on requirements analysis in an agile environment and will give you tips on how to make your agile projects more successful. After listening to this episode, you will understand: The role of the agile analyst and how it differs from analysis on traditional projects The mindset and underlying […] The post MBA012: Beyond Requirements – Interview with Kent McDonald appeared first on Mastering Business Analysis.

In this episode, we discuss practices from agile that you can implement in your traditional (waterfall) projects that will allow you to reduce risk, adapt to change, and accelerate project delivery. In this episode, you will understand: How to use some of the values, principles, and practices of agile to adapt to change and speed up […] The post MBA011: Make Your Waterfall Projects More Agile appeared first on Mastering Business Analysis.

In this episode, we’re joined by Angela Wick of BA-Squared.  Angela shares her tips and techniques for making virtual meetings more effective.  You’ll learn the signs that people are multitasking and  understand how to use virtual collaboration tools to keep people engaged and run a successful virtual meeting. In this episode, Angela shares with us: The […] The post MBA010: Make Virtual Meetings More Effective – Interview with Angela Wick appeared first on Mastering Business Analysis.

In this episode, we’re joined by Mary Gorman, co-author of Discover to Deliver.  Mary will take us on a deep dive into a holistic framework to discover product requirements, the 7 Product Dimensions.  She will also share with us models to use as you move through the 7 Product Dimensions that will allow you to […] The post MBA009: Exploring the 7 Product Dimensions for Better Requirements Discovery – Interview with Mary Gorman appeared first on Mastering Business Analysis.

In this episode, Ellen Gottesdiener shares an effective approach to discovering product requirements. You will understand how to break out of being an order taker and become a product co-creator. Ellen’s holistic approach to requirements discovery includes a mindset shift that needs to take place to recast stakeholders as product partners, how to get everyone […] The post MBA008: How to Discover Product Requirements – Interview with Ellen Gottesdiener appeared first on Mastering Business Analysis.

Want to be the go-to person on projects, in high demand and highly regarded?  In this episode, you’ll discover how to do exactly that.  Bob Prentiss is the Founder and Principal Consultant at Bob the BA, Inc.  He’s a trainer, mentor, consultant, major nerd, and all around badass Business Analyst.  Become a badass BA and […] The post MBA007: How to be a Badass Business Analyst – Interview with Bob Prentiss appeared first on Mastering Business Analysis.

Where do I go from here and what are the career opportunities for a Business Analyst?  David DeWitt, President of the Chicagoland chapter of the IIBA and IT Leadership Practice Director at NueVista Group, discusses the Business Analyst career path.     In this episode, David shares with us: Career opportunities for a new Business […] The post MBA006: The Business Analyst Career Path – Interview with David DeWitt appeared first on Mastering Business Analysis.

Today, author and agile coach Len Lagestee helps us to discover how a Business Analyst can bring value to an agile team.  Len also discusses where a BA fits on an agile team and how to become a catalyst for positive change.   In this episode, Len shares with us: What a Business Analyst can […] The post MBA005: Interview with Len Lagestee – How can a BA deliver value to an Agile Team? appeared first on Mastering Business Analysis.

In this episode, you’ll discover the super villains that destroy meeting efficiency and learn how to defeat them.  We’ll share with you the tools you can use to hold effective meetings and deliver project results. Check the bottom of this post to get your free guide to master your meetings. During this episode, you will find […] The post MBA004: Defeat the Meeting Super Villians appeared first on Mastering Business Analysis.

In this episode, consultant and author Ken Howard shares with us how to discover the right method to work with and communicate requirements to project team members.  He also dispels some myths about introverts and helps us to understand how introverts can benefit agile teams. In this episode, Ken shares with us: A method for […] The post MBA003: How can introverts work well on agile teams – Interview with Ken Howard appeared first on Mastering Business Analysis.

Today’s episode is an interview with Roxanne Miller, consultant, speaker, and author.  Roxanne shares with us a framework for holding effective stakeholder elicitation meetings and everything you ever wanted to know about non-functional requirements. In this episode, you’ll find out: How to hold effective stakeholder meetings How non-functional requirements differ from functional requirements The impact […] The post MBA002: How to Elicit Non-Functional Requirements – Interview with Roxanne Miller appeared first on Mastering Business Analysis.

Today’s episode is a quick introduction to the podcast.  I will share with you what this podcast is all about and why I created it.   Have a question about Business Analysis or a suggestion for an upcoming episode?  Leave me a voice mail using the widget at the side of the screen or send […] The post MBA001: Introduction to the Mastering Business Analysis Podcast appeared first on Mastering Business Analysis.