Posts by Alex Papworth

This is just a quick post to let you know that I have finished (at last) the first version of my business analyst ebook. As you'll see this very much as my first version - please download the...

This article is intended to be the starting point for a discussion on business analysis rules of thumb (or heuristics) for business analysis activities.It describes some principles I think are...

This article explains why you should produce a business process model, what they are and how we can produce them. Business process models are important for a number of reasons: Provides a...

I have recently been in discussion with Adriana Beal, an experienced business analyst, based in New York. She has contributed a stimulating and important article to the IIBA blog on ComputerWorldUK...

 This article starts with a definition of what offshoring means. It continues with an exploration of the arguments for and against.The second part of this article will define the circumstances when...

This article is the first in a series on prioritising requirements. It explores why it is critical to project success to prioritise requirements, why it can be unsuccessful and describes two...