Business Analyst Mindset: Twelve Principles (Part B)

Create a shared understanding

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What you write may not be what I read.

What I read may not be what I understand.

And what I understand now may not be what I remember later…

The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.― George Bernard Shaw

The most successful business analysts have the mindset focused on achieving a shared understanding of business problems and requirements. They know that nurturing consensus among all stakeholders is key to implementing the right solutions to the right problems.

In this article, we continue examining the principles of the business analyst mindset — with videos included for those who prefer this learning format.

Principle #5: Analysis before synthesis; information before requirements

Business analysts don’t gather requirements — that’s the biggest misconception of the profession. They gather information about the current state of business and investigate the root causes of the problems. Quality business requirements are the result of synthesis: applying business analysis…