PinnedJames ComptoninAnalyst’s cornerThe 4 Ingredients Required To Become A Successful Business AnalystPeople often ask me how to become successful as a Business Analyst. It’s not a walk in the park, but if you apply yourself the rewards are…3 min read·Aug 4, 2022----
PinnedJames ComptoninAnalyst’s cornerIs It Really Possible For A Business Analyst To Earn £100k+ A Year?You might not think that bringing home some fish from a foreign land could cause a nationwide disaster…6 min read·Jun 3, 2022--1--1
PinnedJames ComptoninAnalyst’s cornerHow To Create A Powerful Business Analysis Career PlanHave you ever been stuck in a supermarket queue — wondering whether to switch?6 min read·May 28, 2022----
PinnedJames ComptoninAnalyst’s cornerHow to work out whether a career change into Business Analysis is the right moveBack in 2002 I had a small deposit to buy my first flat in London. I met my broker to run the numbers and it all seemed fine. But I had a…5 min read·May 14, 2022----
James ComptoninAnalyst’s corner3 Ways To Get Out The Trap Of Solving ProblemsAlthough Business Analysis is about helping the business solve their problems, there’s a dark side to this which often get’s us into…7 min read·Aug 15, 2022----
James ComptoninAnalyst’s corner3 Ways To Effectively Manage Difficult StakeholdersDuring a critical project, I was overseas while my wife and new born daughter stayed back home.6 min read·Jun 24, 2022--1--1
James ComptoninAnalyst’s corner5 Steps To Creating A Watertight Elicitation ApproachFor a Business Analyst, elicitation is one of the most fun and creative parts of a project. But if not done well it can come back to bite…6 min read·Jun 12, 2022----
James ComptoninAnalyst’s cornerThe Secret In How To Be The Best Business Analyst (Without Blowing Your Own Trumpet)Some time back I had a crisis with my personal accounts. You see, I’d gotten so busy that I neglected my sacred routine of monthly…5 min read·May 20, 2022----
James ComptoninAnalyst’s corner3 ways to guide the business through “Project Chaos”If you haven’t studied the subject of hurricanes you might not know they have two sides. From the onlooker it’s just a huge amount of chaos…6 min read·May 8, 2022----
James ComptoninAnalyst’s corner3 ways to stop getting dragged into work outside of your BA roleThrough understanding project principles, your role and your own mind you can put in measures to stop yourself getting pulled into work you…5 min read·Apr 30, 2022----
