What Competencies Should A Business Analyst Have - Ch. 2

Question 1

What are the key competencies a BA should have

Answer 1

Communication and influencing skills
Business Knowledge
A comprehensive knowledge of Business Techniques

Question 2

Tell me more about the kinds of Business Techniques a BA should know

Answer 2

Project Management, Requiremets Engineering, Business Process Modelling, Investigation Techniques, Stakeholder Analysis,

(Strategy analysis, data modelling, managing business change, facilitation techniques)

Question 3

What kinds of business knowledge should a BA have

Answer 3

Finance and the econonmy, business case development, principles of IT

(Business domain knowledge, Subject Matter Expertise, Organisation Structures & Design, Supplier Management)

Question 4

What behaviourla skills and personal qualities should a BA have

Answer 4

Communication, relationship building, influencing, team working, political awareness, analytical skills and critical thinking, attention to detail, problem solving, leadership, self belief