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Agile vs. Waterfall: What’s the Best Methodology for Business Analysis?

Detailed comparison between Agile and Waterfall

Role of Business Analyst, demands them to choose between type the methodologies to follow as per the requirements gathered from the stakeholders. The two most commonly, used methodologies are Agile and Waterfall. Waterfall is incremental approach. It has set plan and steps to proceed with the project starting with requirement gathering, requirement analysis, design, testing, deployment and last implementation. Whereas, Agile works on four core values. Customer collaboration over contract negoti...

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Author: srishti

Requirements Elicitation Techniques for Business Analysts

Elicitation Techniques

BA approaches to cearly outline project goals and objectives in consultation with stakeholders. Identify success criteria and key performance indicators (KPIs). Conduct kick-off meetings with all stakeholders to align on project vision and scope. Establish communication channels and reporting structures. For, Stakeholder Analysis Use RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) matrix to clarify roles and responsibilities. Create an Influence/Interest Matrix to understand stakeholder i...

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Author: srishti

The Importance of Soft Skills for Business Analysts

Soft Skills: The Hidden Strength of Successful Business Analysts

In the world of business analysis, technical knowledge and domain expertise are important, but they are not enough on their own. A Business Analyst (BA) works at the intersection of business and technology, which means they constantly interact with people from different backgrounds, roles, and expectations. In such a setting, soft skills become just as important as analytical abilities. In fact, strong soft skills often determine how successful a Business Analyst will be in delivering value to a...

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Author: Mayur Mange

The Role of a Business Analyst in Agile Development

The Evolving Role of a Business Analyst in Agile Development

In today’s fast-changing digital environment, Agile development has become one of the most preferred approaches for delivering software and business solutions. Unlike traditional models where requirements are fixed at the beginning, Agile promotes flexibility, collaboration, continuous feedback, and incremental value delivery. In this dynamic setup, the role of a Business Analyst (BA) becomes both crucial and transformative. Traditionally, Business Analysts were seen as professionals who gath...

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Author: Mayur Mange

The Business Analyst’s Role in Project Success

The role of a BA in project success

When a company starts a project, the goal is always the same to complete it on time, within budget, and in a way that meets business needs. But making a project successful isn’t easy. Many things must go right from the beginning to the end. One key person who helps make that happen is the business analyst. A business analyst helps teams understand what needs to be done and why it matters, which improves project outcomes. A business analyst is someone who listens to business needs, understands t...

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Author: Shubham Kumar

Detailed comparison between Agile and Waterfall

Elicitation Techniques

Soft Skills: The Hidden Strength of Successful Business Analysts

The Evolving Role of a Business Analyst in Agile Development

The role of a BA in project success

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