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BABOK Techniques

A Business Analyst (BA) employs their skill sets to bring business value. The profession’s foundational resource, the third version of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK® Guide v3) can help the business analyst identify their strengths and areas needing improvement as they work on building their skills. The BABOK, includes six knowledge areas that […]

BABOK Strategy Analysis
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BABOK Strategy Analysis

To successfully pass the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA.org) CBAP® or CCBA® certification exams,  you will be assessed on your fundamental understanding and application of the key concepts in the The Business Analysis Body of Knowledge Guide (BABOK® Guide)’s six knowledge areas. One of those key knowledge areas is Strategy Analysis which we will

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BABOK Guide®: Global Standards for Business Analysis

What is the BABOK® Guide? The ever-evolving business world requires reliable guidelines to assess and maximize corporate productivity. Thankfully, the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) created and maintains the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK) Guide — an indispensable reference that is widely regarded as a gold standard in business analysis. It’s essential for

How to Use the BABOK Guide to Create an Effective Study Plan
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How to Use the BABOK Guide to Create an Effective Study Plan

To advance your business analysis career through professional certifications like the CBAP, CCBA, and ECBA and increase your success at passing the certification exam, it is best to create a personal study plan that incorporates the BABOK® Guide knowledge area concepts, tasks, techniques,  practice exam question, study aides (purchased or self-created), and time management tools

BABOK vs. PMBOK Guide: What’s the Difference?
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BABOK vs PMBOK Guide: What’s the Difference?

With more than 174,727 business analysts in the United States alone, there’s bound to be a plethora of opinions about how to analyze operations and steer companies toward success. In some ways, PMI, BABOK, and PMBOK unite many of the best practices that analysts have found successful — putting them into guides that any analyst

Top Business Trends to Watch for in 2023
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Top Business Trends to Watch for in 2023

By Andrea Brockmeier, Jason Cassidy, Ken Crawshaw, Amy Farber, Susan Heidorn, Norman Kennedy, Jose Marcial Portilla, and Mike Stuedemann This past year has been a bit of a respite from the chaos of the last couple of years as many people have settled into working from home, in the office, or some combination. We seem

What is Business Agility? | Agile Business Process
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Agile Business Process: What is Business Agility?

The organizational alignment of leadership, culture, and strategy, focusing on the value provided to stakeholders, is termed “business agility” or “organizational agility.” With change constant in almost every industry, the organization that can quickly adapt to meet changes while still bringing value to stakeholders is positioned for long-term success. On this page: What is Business

Implementing Strategies for Organizational Change Management
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Implementing Strategies for Organizational Change Management

One reliable thing about the business world is it’s constantly in flux. Organizational leaders must be adaptable and know how to implement changes affecting their operations, products, and employees, often with limited time. This flexibility is what keeps them and their organization competitive. Regardless of the reason for the change, whether it’s related to new

Facilitating vs. Leading
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Facilitating vs. Leading

When working with others in a team meeting, how often are you leading the meeting? How often are you facilitating the meeting? What is the difference? Does it matter? Consider the scenarios below in which Leticia and her team are meeting to discuss a new project. Scenario #1 Leticia: OK team, what is our plan…how

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Top 10 Business Trends to Watch for in 2022

While 2021 has been better in many ways than 2020, it doesn’t feel much more predictable. Yet, at Educate 360 we have identified the top business trends we are seeing and expect organizations to continue experiencing in Project Management, Business Analysis, Agile, Data Science, and Leadership in the year ahead. Overall, the theme of working