Project managers (PMs) and business analysts (BAs) should be actively involved in developing strategic plans. The knowledge and skills of these professionals align perfectly with the strategic planning process. Also, PMs and BAs have the necessary communication skills...
Recently I’ve been asked several times about the differences between a business analyst (BA) and a business systems analyst (BSA). My first answer, of course, is “It depends.” It depends on how your organization has defined the roles. But I thought I would document my...
I have been talking about the importance of having a PM and a BA on a project for 10 years. Although I still would prefer this arrangement I recognize that few teams have the luxury of pure roles. So everyone needs to have a basic knowledge of project management and...
