A Business Analyst’s Guide to Career Planning for 2026
As Business Analysts (BAs), we also spend much of our time thinking about what drives the most value for the businesses and organizations we work for. But with 2026 right around the corner, now is the perfect time to think about driving value in your own career and life. So with this article, let’s take a moment to talk about how you can actively plan for the future with a few of the business analysis skills you’ve (probably) become very familiar with.
How Do You Start a Business Analysis Project?
Starting out on a good path is essential for any project’s future success, so let’s talk about how to properly initiate a project in business analysis. The purpose of this stage is to put the project team together, inform them about the project, and officially launch the project change. But what exactly does that entail? In this article, we’ll break down the essential steps of the project initiation phase so you can start your change initiatives with confidence and clarity.
How to Determine Stakeholder Engagement in Change Initiatives
Not all stakeholders carry the same level of influence in each change initiative. Some require more engagement or involvement than others. Depending on their role in the organization, they may be more actively involved or less so.
In this article, I’ll provide you with some tools and techniques to help determine the appropriate level of involvement for each stakeholder and how to effectively keep them engaged.
How to Create a Requirements Management Plan and Why You Should
Every project comes with a multitude of requirements, from stakeholders and the business itself. To keep track of them all, and to ensure we’re delivering value, we need a strategy to organize them.
Business analysis professionals can do this effectively with a Requirements Management Plan (RMP). In this article, we’ll discuss the basics of an effective RMP and how to create one.
Best Practices in Business Analysis: What Sets Great Analysts Apart
What separates a good BA from a great one? It’s the ability to consistently apply business analysis best practices that ensure clarity, alignment, and real impact.
In this article, we’ll look at some of the proven practices that provide a framework for success and we’ll explore how you can use them to optimize your performance and value as a business analysis professional.
Turn SWOT Analysis into Your Competitive Advantage
Navigating complex projects and strategic initiatives requires a robust toolkit. One invaluable tool that stands the test of time is the SWOT analysis.
In this article, we’ll examine how business analysis professionals can effectively use SWOT analysis to gain critical insights, make informed decisions, and drive successful outcomes.
Driving Innovation with Business Analysis in New Product Development
Business analysis is crucial to ensuring that new products meet genuine market needs and deliver tangible value for both the consumer and the organization that provides them.
In this article, we explore the vital role of Business Analysts (BAs) in new product development, the techniques we employ, and the value we bring to the table in this process.
What Is a Use Case in Business Analysis? A Beginner’s Guide
Understanding the needs of users and how they interact with processes and systems is essential for creating solutions that satisfy them and drive value for the organization.
As Business Analysts, we need to take those needs and translate them into the features and functionality of the solutions that we create. This is where use cases can be a big help!
How To Create Valuable Solutions with Requirements Elicitation
For any problem we’re trying to solve, and opportunity we’re trying to explore, or any change we’re trying to make, we rely on the input of others to ensure we’re driving value and creating effective solutions.
That means you’ll need to know how to effectively elicit user needs to ensure they’re incorporated into the solution you’re working on.
How to Use Business Analysis to Reach Your Goals in 2025
Many of us step into a New Year with the hopes of achieving a goal or two. Whether you’re striving for personal development, career advancement, or something else, you might be surprised to find that business analysis techniques can help you reach them!
