PMI-PBA Exam PMI has announced a new certification for business analysis work: the Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)®. I took the pilot exam and wanted to share my initial thoughts. As part of the pilot group, I agreed to take the PMI-PBA® exam without...
I think I speak for most business analysts when I say, we love business analysis work, we love being part of a project team, and we love the fact that YOU are running the project! We don’t want to take your job away from you. I am writing this letter because some...
The Kitchen Remodel I have hired a contractor to remodel my kitchen and am seeing lots of agile techniques being used! I don’t think my contractor knows he is using agile techniques, but I recognize them and think they are working really well. I would like to share a...
Most agile approaches don’t include the role of the business analyst (BA) or even discuss any analysis work. Analysis is the process of understanding needs, finding the root cause of problems, and brainstorming about the best solutions. This is a critical-thinking...
Reluctant Business Analyst Using Agile I enjoyed the Business Analyst World Conference in Atlanta last month and presented “Confessions of a Reluctant Agilist” to a group of Business Analysts. I asked everyone to write down one reason they are reluctant to...
PMI and Business Analysis Certification a Fit? Several people have asked me what I think about the upcoming business analysis certification program being offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI®). For those of you who have not heard, PMI has applied for a...
