Business Analyst Mindset: Twelve Principles (Part A)
Start with the right problem
What do all successful business analysts have in common?
You may call out the knowledge of the techniques and proficiency with tools, a good grasp of technology or agile team experience. However, at the foundation of this success is the right mindset — the business analyst mindset.
Explore the first four principles with me in this article — and if you prefer watching videos or listening, see the embedded videos in each section.
Principle #1: Focus on Business — Calibrate Solutions to Business Goals
To excel at what you do, you always need to start with the client and their needs. Who is your client when you are a business analyst? Is it the project manager, the developer, the test lead, or the architect? Perhaps, a business relationship manager, or your functional manager?