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Business Analysis Techniques

Embrace Chaos: A Day in the Life of a Business Analysis Consultant

Embracing chaos. Staying agile. Finding humour in the hurdles. A day in the life of a business analysis consultant is never boring.
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Business Analysis Community

Top 5 Insights From the Global State of Business Analysis Report: Part 2

With the release of Part 2 of the Global State of Business Analysis Report, here are five of the most eye-catching findings.
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Careers

Strategies to Break Into a Business Analysis Career as a Recent Graduate

Ready to start a career in business analysis? Stand out from the crowd by joining IIBA, earning your ECBA, gaining experience, and staying persistent.  
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Digital Transformation

The Future of Business Analysis in an AI-Driven World

Explore the transformative power of AI, the importance of upskilling, and the AI Accelerator Framework in the latest episode of Business Analysis Live, inspired by the book Futureproof.
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BAM!

The Summer 2024 Issue of BAM! Is Here

In this farewell issue of BAM, we prepare for its new digital home with a variety of thought-provoking articles on AI, data breaches, requirements elicitation, and more.
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Business Analysis

Why Change Management Needs Business Analysis Expertise

This article discusses the crucial role of business analysis professionals in change management and how their skills can contribute to managing change effectively.
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Tips

Tips for Landing Your First Business Analysis Job

Boost your business analysis career with ECBA certification! Highlight skills, know your industry, and stand out to potential employers.
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Certification

What Can Certification Do for You?

Higher salary. Greater recognition. Newfound confidence. The benefits of being certified in business analysis are practically limitless.  
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Chapters

Harness IIBA Chapters for Business Analysis Success

Throughout your business analysis career, IIBA chapters lay the groundwork for success. Here’s how.
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The Analyst Catalyst blog is dedicated to the practice of business analysis and its professionals. Talented writers with a business analysis story to tell are always welcome to contribute.

All blog content should be original and not previously published or AI-generated/assisted. While we encourage a variety of voices and perspectives, below are some guidelines you may find helpful. 

Aim for between 600 and 800 words. Your writing style should be conversational, direct, and informative. A dash of humour always helps, but too much jargon doesn’t. 

Organize your content into sections to improve readability. Avoid overly long paragraphs and use bullet points sparingly. When including someone else’s work, credit that person or embed a link to the source (bonus points if you do both). 

When it comes to topics, your imagination is the only limit. If you want to narrow it down, we feel these resonate the most with readers:

  • Agile and Product Ownership Analysis 
  • Cybersecurity Analysis 
  • Business Data Analytics 
  • Careers (development, interviews, job hunting, resources, tips) 
  • Digital Transformation (AI, customer experience, open source, automation) 

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