Ah, the age old question, what is the difference between a business analyst and a product owner? I think it’s a question asked many times because it’s one which doesn’t have a simple answer. Often your opinion of which is which and even which is better depends on what you’ve been exposed to. Organisations may have a preference for business analysts, product owners, both or even neither! It also starts…
Business Analysis
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Where to start as a business analyst
One of the biggest questions you might have is where to start as a business analyst?! You’ve got a new project, a new role or just the opportunity to try out some business analysis in your current job. But where do you go from there?…
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Gamestorming by Gray, Brown and Macanufo book review
There are a whole heap of business books now available. The joys of business analysis and product management means a lot of them relate to these professions! Enter the book review series so you know what books to buy and which will make an impact…
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10 great tools for remote business analysis and product management
Even before the current crisis hit us, business analysis and product management were moving away from the office and to more distributed teams. Compared to some other roles, this can be a challenge to manage when you can’t work directly with your stakeholders. Luckily there…
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How to do well in a business analyst interview
I’ve been lucky enough now to do several different business analyst roles in the last few years. This means I’ve had the opportunity to take part in business analyst interviews for a range of organisations. But how do you do well in a business analyst…
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What is business analysis?
Business analysis is a profession that is hard to define. It involves a wide variety of techniques performed by a business analyst. But when it comes down to it, business analysis is all about understanding how things work, crafting solutions to problems and ensuring cohesion…