April 17, 2024

Creating the right team and strategy to ensure a successful system replacement is challenging. This important endeavor requires careful planning, integrated Business Analysis, and a clear project vision. There are three basic components of the process, all critical: Identifying and validating requirements of the businessThoroughly understanding existing system functionalityUnderstanding how a new system will and

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March 22, 2024

Networking with Washington IT Professionals Data and AI: Use What You Have to Get What You Need Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Join us at the forefront of innovation and technology in the public sector with the annual IPMA-WA Forum 2024, proudly sponsored by Critical Logic. This year’s theme, “Data and AI: Use What You Have to

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November 15, 2023

The Crucial Role of Intended Behavior: A Quick 5-Minute Guide In the world of software development, the concept of ‘Intended Behavior’ is paramount. It refers to the expected functionality and performance of a software system as originally designed by its creators. It is the blueprint that guides developers and testers alike in their quest to

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July 21, 2023

Reducing Ambiguity in Requirements through Multi-modal Communication Download Paper | Download PresentationJoin me to learn how this method can help your organization deliver high-quality business systems in a predictable and repeatable fashion. Traditional written specifications for software development often suffer from issues such as being unclear, incomplete, overly complex, or simply too voluminous, leading to

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May 30, 2023

Although job titles in business analysis can be vague and inconsistent across organizations, they remain valuable for distinguishing job roles within a broad profession.Recently, I’ve been contemplating the differences between business analyst (BA) and functional analyst (FA) roles. While I knew the roles were distinct, I found myself struggling to articulate their differences. “…tasks and

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