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Bridging the Gap - Resources for Business Analysts
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So, you’re a business analyst or are interesting in becoming a business analyst. Do you know how to diagram a workflow or write a use case? Are you familiar with system integration for businesses? What about discovering requirements as a business analyst? Don’t worry if you answered no to any of these.
I’m Laura Brandenburg, CEO, and founder of Bridging the Gap, an online business analyst training and certification provider helping you become a confident business analyst. On this business analysis channel, we provide consistent business analyst videos to keep you on track to success in your business analyst career. You’ll find videos on entity relationship diagrams, mistakes to avoid as a business analyst, business analyst techniques and strategies for your next project, and other business analysis tips and tricks.
Want to know what the business analyst experience is like, and what makes a good business analyst? Success starts with you, so subscribe to our channel today!
I’m Laura Brandenburg, CEO, and founder of Bridging the Gap, an online business analyst training and certification provider helping you become a confident business analyst. On this business analysis channel, we provide consistent business analyst videos to keep you on track to success in your business analyst career. You’ll find videos on entity relationship diagrams, mistakes to avoid as a business analyst, business analyst techniques and strategies for your next project, and other business analysis tips and tricks.
Want to know what the business analyst experience is like, and what makes a good business analyst? Success starts with you, so subscribe to our channel today!
Mastering Business Analysis: Chad Crider's Framework for Success
Chad Crider shares his journey from feeling unfulfilled in a demanding role to finding success and career satisfaction through business analysis.
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Ever thought of transitioning your existing skills into a new career? In this video, Laura Brandenburg interviews Chad Crider, an Applications Analyst from CNG Inc. in Ohio, who successfully transitioned from a 20-year career in eCommerce to business analysis through The Business Analyst Blueprint® training program. Chad's story is a powerful example of how structured training can transform and amplify existing skills into a new, rewarding career path.
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Ever thought of transitioning your existing skills into a new career? In this video, Laura Brandenburg interviews Chad Crider, an Applications Analyst from CNG Inc. in Ohio, who successfully transitioned from a 20-year career in eCommerce to business analysis through The Business Analyst Blueprint® training program. Chad's story is a powerful example of how structured training can transform and amplify existing skills into a new, rewarding career path.
In this interview, Cha...
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You did an amazing job with this video... Thank you very much
super useful tips
So glad you are finding these helpful!
Excellent tips Laura . It will help me in my next engagements with Stakeholders.
So glad to hear that! Be sure to download our tips guide too! www.bridging-the-gap.com/10-tips-improve-stakeholder-engagement/
it is non-sense to use ping..pong analogy... need to use properly analogy since people from across would be watching....
Do you have an instagram page?
pleaase where do i ge the template?
Here is the link to the business process template: bridging-the-gap.com/get-business-process-template/
Smaller sessions with a few stakeholders 1. Observation - ex. wathcing a user watching them do their work. BA asks questions such as ask the user to articculate what they are doing, share the business logic, ask about alternative scenarios 2. Diagram review or walthrough - also called prototyping. You can use a workflow diagram, use case, wireframe or an entity relationship diagram 3. Structured interview - the most commonly used technique. The interview is either on-on-one or with a small group of stakeholders. Virtual or in-person meeting, You want to be prepared with a meeting agenda. You want a requrements checklist. 4. Documentation review - analyze existing documentation. Helps you come up with questions for your structured interview. Don't overuse as it might not be updated or reflect actual stakeholder perspective. 5. Survey or Quiestionaire -
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DOWNLOAD THE USE CASE TEMPLATE (it's free): bridging-the-gap.com/uctemplate/?RUclips&User%20Stories%20vs%20Use%20Cases&Comments
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Excellent information! Thanks.
You are so welcome!
It’s the egg. It was laid by something very similar to a chicken but not quite evolutionarily a chicken. Just saying 😊
LOL!
Thank you Laura for Unlocking and sharing thoughts. AI Powered BA from Mumbai (India)
I'm so glad you found this video helpful!
Absolutely Laura ! I'm eagerly anticipating the forthcoming video content centered around AI Ethics for BAs. 🎥 Thank you so much, Laura, for being my invaluable virtual BA companion! 🤖 Warm regards, AI Powered Business Analyst (BA)
Thank you! I really have needed to hear it! ❤
I'm so glad you found this video supportive!
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Great suggestion to use chatGPT
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I talked about this in my interview today. I aced it 🎉
Woo hoo! How great that you had the opportunity to talk about your experiences with challenging stakeholders. Good luck with the job offer!
🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00 *🎯 Introduction and Purpose* - Introduction by Laura Brandenburg, - Overview of the key question: skills needed for a business analyst, - Preview of the video structure: core skills, business analysis skills, softer skills. 01:19 *💬 Core Skills* - Importance of communication skills, - Role of problem-solving and critical thinking, - Essential foundational skills for a successful business analyst. 03:23 *🛠️ Business Analysis Skills* - Analysis and communication techniques, - Business, software, and information levels of requirements, - Key techniques: process maps, use cases, data modeling. 06:41 *🧩 Business Analysis Process* - Overview of an eight-step business analysis process, - From project initiation to assessing the project's success, - Emphasis on continuous support and evaluation. 07:36 *🤝 Soft Skills* - Importance of relationship building and self-management, - Managing ambiguity and handling feedback, - Key personal attributes for success in business analysis. 10:20 *🛠️ Specialized Skills and Technical Knowledge* - Technical skills vs. business analysis skills, - Role of methodologies and industry/domain expertise, - Balance between technical and business expertise for a holistic approach. 13:22 *🌟 Leveraging Background Experience* - Using domain experience to transition into business analyst roles, - Value of generalist vs. specialist experience, - Building confidence to work across various domains. 15:12 *📊 Skills in Different Job Titles* - Business analysis skills in various roles, - Importance of focusing on skills over job titles, - Encouragement to explore non-traditional business analyst roles. 16:07 *🎓 Conclusion and Further Resources* - Summary of key points, - Invitation to free training and courses for deeper learning, - Emphasis on individual success and growth in the business analyst career. Made with HARPA AI
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So glad you found the video helpful! Be sure to check my channel - I have a lot more to share on use cases and software requirements!
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Love your videos so much and your personality ☺️.
Aw. Thank you!
So you got it handed to you randomly. Great.
Not really. It felt that way at the time, but in reality I'd been doing business analysis under a different title which got me noticed for a BA role - that's the point I am sharing in this video.
Thank you so much, Laura, have learned a lot in just 12 minutes
Thank you so much, Laura, have learned a lot in 12 minutes
I'm so glad to hear that! Be sure to subscribe to our channel for more videos on BA techniques and success strategies.
Remote Analyst in Houston. Missed the training but im here. One of your students and very appreciative for you sharing this and all the great information we are blessed to get. Your endeavors are not in vain.
I'm so glad you found the replay helpful. It's always great to reconnect with our participants!
Thank you for this wonderful video! What would be the difference between business processes mapping and creating standard operating procedures?
You are so welcome! Business process mapping is a visual model, like a workflow diagram, which I showed in this video. They tend to be higher-level and do not include as much detail. A procedure would typically be textual and very detailed - like a step by step instruction manual for a user to execute the process.
@@BridgingtheGapBA thank you!
please madam I can't download the use case template can you help me please
Here's a link to the form to download: www.bridging-the-gap.com/uctemplate/ If this doesn't work, please contact us at info@bridging-the-gap.com and we'll help you trouble shoot!
This video is great. I like it, thank U
So glad you found it helpful!
Why aren't you posting more and possibly redoing previous videos?
Thanks for your encouragement! I'm in a phase of content creation where I'm updating a lot of our blog content. I'm also hosting LI/YT lives, which is a great way to stay connected and receive more guidance from me.
I was writing Use Cases before they were cool. Your presentation was a great explanation of the tool. We wrote them in workshops with the customer, technical lead, and facilitator. Our first step would be a brainstorming session to identify the Use Cases. They had to be named noun-verb as you said in the video. Once we had the list, we would go through the process of filling out the Use Case Form. When that task was complete, the technical team decomposed the system using Sequence Diagrams to lay out the top-level system design. The test team used them to begin writing their top-level test plans. This material would be used to put together the project plan. They are indeed a very powerful tool.
There was a time when use cases weren't cool?!? Says who? 🙂 This sounds like a great approach, and very engaging with the end users, to ensure they got what they wanted and needed out of the project!
@@BridgingtheGapBA It was back in the 90s, and I knew a number of people who thought the idea was another gimmick. I did too, at first. End users took ownership and became good partners in the development phase. The noun-verb structure of the use cases made it very easy for the entire team to talk about the project. It is good stuff. Thanks to you for a good presentation.
Thanks❤
You are so very welcome!
Thank you, great tip!
You are so welcome!
LOVED how you explained it all.
I'm so glad you found this helpful!
wow this was super helpful. thank you for simplifying this.
You are so welcome. So glad you found this helpful! Be sure to follow our channel for more helpful BA-related tips and techniques.
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Thank you!!
You are so welcome! What was your main take-away?
Really helpful tips, I believe where I’ve been going wrong is giving text book answers without supplementing it with my real work experience 😞
That's such a great AHA! You will definitely build more credibility when you speak to your real-world experience!
@@BridgingtheGapBA Yes, my resume is fine which is why I've been getting requests but it just hit me that although I'm giving the "right" answers, as you said it doesnt read as credible unless I add real actual experience. le sigh...lol
My favorite is not understanding the system because the business process isn’t clear. The last try I tried the big bold statement I was let go. Clients can be crazy
There are certainly risks with any way you handle situations like this. And I'm so sorry you had this experience. The reality is, the outcome may have been the same if you moved forward with an unclear understanding of the business process. Some clients just don't get how to leverage a business analyst.
Thanks for the video!... I have experience in this area and would like to upskill for a better salary.
Data modeling is a great skill to have - there are many applications for it!
Notes: Key Skills for Business Analyst Success: 1. Communication: Being a great communicator is crucial. You need to express yourself well verbally, in writing, and visually. 2. Problem-Solving: Solving business problems is a big part of the job. You must understand the issues, think critically, and find effective solutions. 3. Critical Thinking: It's about analyzing problems, evaluating solutions, and making sure you're on the right track. 4. Specific Business Analysis Skills: Requirements Analysis: Understanding business, software, and information needs is essential. Communication Techniques: Knowing how to analyze, discover, and communicate requirements is key. Soft Skills for Success: Relationship Building: Building trust with stakeholders is important for collaboration. Self-Management: Planning, organizing, and managing your time effectively is crucial. Handling Ambiguity: Being able to turn confusion into clarity is a valuable skill. Additional Useful Skills: Technical Skills: Understanding coding and software systems can be beneficial. Methodologies: Familiarity with agile, Six Sigma, and other methodologies can be advantageous. Industry/Domain Expertise: Having knowledge in specific areas like insurance, accounting, or marketing can give you an edge. Continuous Learning: Being open to learning and adapting to different business domains is key to success as a business analyst. Thank you for the video @Bridging the Gap
It seems that a lot of content is based in a world of development, a lot of time companies want off the shelf products and don't have the resource or technical capability to develop in house. It would be good to see more content focused on these situations, I'm sure you may have this covered somewhere, I'll have to have a look!
Great this tropic ❤