A Day In The Life Of A Business Analyst
Discover the true meaning of Business Analysis and what it really means to build a career as a Business Analyst.
Dear Reader,
Firstly, I wish you a wonderful 2024, full of exciting career adventures and successes!
This post is for everyone who are considering a career in Business Analysis this year.
Whether you are starting from scratch or interested in transitioning from another professional career into Business Analysis, I want to share a few key points with you.
💻💡 In the Spotlight: A Day in the Life of a ‘Detective’ aka Business Analyst
A few years ago, I was working on a business project with a group of police detectives. It was quite an unusual project for me but nevertheless extremely interesting. We were implementing a new criminal records system for the police force.
One day during this project, one of the police members on our team (playing the role of a subject matter expert) commented:
“Being a business analyst is like being a police detective, only for business problems!”
He elaborated that we do all the same things like interviewing people (witnesses), gathering information (evidence) and recommending solutions (finding the culprits). He went on to say that this is why a Business Analyst can make an excellent police detective and vice versa.
He was right, we are a bit like the detectives of the business world. A lot of what we do is to try and get to the root cause of a problem, understand the context, and recommend solutions.
But what do Business Analysts DO every day?
I created a short video elaborating on this for you! I hope you enjoy it.
🔔 Closing Thoughts
In the world of business analysis, each new challenge is not just a task, it's a stepping stone to mastery.
Remember, the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Embrace the new, for it is the canvas upon which your unique story as a Business Analyst will be painted.
All the best,
Esta Lessing CBAP®
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