25 Lessons Learned From 25 Years in Business Analysis

How business analysts survive and thrive

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I was asked one day: after practicing business analysis for more than 25 years, what would you share with others on the same journey? What bits of wisdom can help a business analyst survive, thrive, and progress in their career?

Here is my take on this, with five groups of five lessons — because business analysts love to organize information in lists and matrices.

1. Fundamental truths of business analysis

2. Dealing with people

3. How to analyze

4. Working on projects

5. Business analysis challenges

Fundamental truths of business analysis

1.Business analysis is essential for change, even when no technology changes are required.

Process changes, reorganizations, and implementing COTS solutions also require business analysis.

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