Jun
28
TaskSketch
June 28, 2006 | Leave a Comment
User Intentions
System Responsibilities
User opens application and does something for no reason I can think of.
System cries at user stupidity
User laughs manically and then kicks the system
System asks user if it wants to take things outside.
User says “let’s go”
This use case was developed (and admittedly it’s not a very good one) using a free tool called [...]
Jun
28
IIBA Toronto Chapter: Body of Knowledge Update
June 28, 2006 | Leave a Comment
I will be presenting an update on the Body of Knowledge to the IIBA’s Toronto Chapter tomorrow evening. I’ll discuss the structure of the BoK, including a description of each of the knowledge areas. Members will be updated on the that has been done since version 1.4 was released in October and given [...]
Jun
27
Body of Knowledge News
June 27, 2006 | Leave a Comment
I guess it’s time I got around to discussing some of the recent changes in the structure of the IIBA and my role within it.
Brenda Kerton has chosen to step down from the role of Body of Knowledge chair now that version 1.6 is complete. I’d thank Brenda for her service, but it’s not done [...]
Jun
25
Back Online
June 25, 2006 | Leave a Comment
I have a new computer. It’s a Mac. So far, I like it, although the real challenge will probably be adapting to no longer using Visio.
Jun
23
New Business Analyst Definition
June 23, 2006 | 2 Comments
This has been approved by the BA BoK Committee: we will be running it past the Executive for their consideration.
A business analyst works as a liaison among stakeholders in order to elicit, analyze, communicate and validate requirements for changes to business processes, policies and information systems. The business analyst understands business problems and opportunities [...]
Jun
20
Posting to Be Slow Due to Deep-Fried Computer
June 20, 2006 | Leave a Comment
The motherboard on my Fujitsu laptop failed catastrophically for the second time this year (just one week short of the end of the extended warranty period provided by my credit card company). Posting may be light as I try to get it repaired or replaced.
In a strange sort of way, I would almost prefer this [...]
Jun
19
On Clarity of Content
June 19, 2006 | Leave a Comment
I’ve added the BA BoK (Official) category to this weblog for your benefit.
A post in that category reflects an official announcement or other statement. For instance, if I post about the definition of a requirement in that category, I’m writing on behalf of the team and the IIBA, and the post reflects agreed-on content. Naturally, [...]
Jun
15
Definition Take 2
June 15, 2006 | Leave a Comment
A Business Analyst acts as a liaison between stakeholders in order to elicit, analyze, and validate requirements for changes that an organization can make, particularly to its processes, policies, and information technology systems, in order to achieve its goals.
Other than that, sorry for the slow updating. It’s been a busy week. I’ve also been trying [...]
Jun
12
Defining the BA Role
June 12, 2006 | 2 Comments
As I’ve been working on the next version of the BABoK, I’ve been giving a lot of thought to the issue of exactly what is a business analyst, and what uniquely identifies a BA in a way that fits the scope of our body of knowledge?
Jun
8
IIBA Body of Knowledge version 1.6
June 8, 2006 | Leave a Comment
Now that the date of the IIBA’s next AGM has been announced, I can say that version 1.6 of the Body of Knowledge will be published there, on July 12th.
Our contributors have done an amazing job to date. It’s considerably larger than the last version (1.4) with about 100 additional pages. It’s also about 90% [...]
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