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Why to Address a Problem in an Organized Way
When developing a solution or capability, it is usually good to make it as simple as possible — but no simpler. The key to walking the fine line between too simple and too complex (or too heavy or too expensive … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob's Analytic Framework, communication, problem-solving, teams
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Conceptual Modeling Work May Occur In Many Contexts
During a previously-referenced recent conversation I was asked why I refer to certain research, discovery, and data collection activities as “conceptual modeling.” I do so because it is a surprisingly general standard term of art that has its own Wikipedia … Continue reading
Framework Phases Across the Proposal/Bid/Sales Process
I’ve discussed the many ways the different phases can be arranged in some standard(ish) management contexts, and how the work in each phase can be broken down in multiple dimensions, but those hardly exhaust their possible arrangements. Another important source … Continue reading
“Where in the Framework Do You Think About How To Add Value?”
I was recently asked this by a very intelligent and insightful individual. My expanded answer follows. The short answer is that I differentiate between the solution and the engagement in several different ways. The solution, and the analysis performed beforehand … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob's Analytic Framework, business value, customers
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Three Layers of Architecture, and Three Dimensions of Iterative Phase Loops
As I’ve been developing my engagement framework over the past few years, I have sometimes struggled to classify the exact phase in which certain activities take place. Or, more to the point, I have sometimes had difficulty contextualizing multiple different … Continue reading
Basic Framework Presentation
I found it necessary to put together a shorter introduction to my business analysis framework than my normal, full-length presentation(s). The link is here.
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BABOK Chapter Four: An Approach vs. A Step
While helping a certification study group run by my local IIBA chapter, we inevitably reached chapter four in the BABOK. Chapters three through eight describe the six main knowledge areas for business analysis. They are related to each other per … Continue reading
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BA Webinar Series 09a: How to Unsnarl A Problem When You’re Dropped In the Middle of It
Today I gave this webinar for the Tampa IIBA Lunch and Learn Series. The slides are here.
BA Webinar Series 10: Business Analysis Overlaps with Other Practice Areas
Today I gave this webinar for the Tampa IIBA Lunch and Learn Series. The slides are here.
BA Webinar Series 09: How To Unsnarl A Problem When You’re Dropped In the Middle of It
I recently gave this webinar for the Philadelphia IIBA monthly meeting. The slides are here.