Resources or Weapons of the Modern Analyst and Business Analysts

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In the course of work of a Business Analyst, various resources come handy. These resources can be some books, articles, web tools and many more. Without these resources a BA is considered to be incomplete and not up to the mark. Availability of Internet has provided handful information to everyone, everywhere anytime. BA is a Detective A BA is a Detective, modern analyst/business analyst act like a detective in a business house. Whose main job is to find the loopholes in the business model of the company or any other business or corporate house to maximize the profit and gains of the company. Active Listenner A modern analyst/business analyst has to be a very active listener. Not just a good listener but also a modern analyst/business analyst should be able to process the information that has been taken in. Patient Patience is the most important tool of a modern analyst/business analyst, because if patience is lost no good and active communication can take place. And no logical solutions appear in the mind. So, no matter whatever the situation, a modern analyst/business analyst should always keep him self-cool and calm. Handy tools for a Modern analyst/Business analyst The below are some of the resources that come as an handy tool for any modern analyst/business analyst 1. Some useful books – • UML for IT Business Analyst • Business Analysts E-Book • Managers Book on Software Development • Writing good Use cases 2. Some useful links – • (very good one) • Index for Business Analysis • http://www.b2ttraining.com/page/Business-Analyst-Blog • http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/rational/library/5383.html • http://www.modernanalyst.com/ • http://businessanalyst.collectivex.com/ • www.businessanalystmaterial.com • http://takingcareofba.blogspot.com/ (Good one) • Vikram Pai's blog on Business Analysis • Paras Verma's Google Knol on Business Analyst role • http://www.sundaytimes.lk/070107/FinancialTimes/ft320.html • http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/bi/analyst 3. Skills required for modern analyst/business analyst: - • One must have analytical thinking and problem solving capabilities. • To be business analyst one must have experience in working with corporate houses. • One must act as mediator or negotiator. • One must have leadership quality and must have influence. • One must have knowledge about business model. • One must have technical skills. • Last but not least one must soft skills to express their fresh ideas. 4. Steps to become modern analyst/business analyst: - • First determine you wish to become business analyst. • Complete your studies at least till graduation level, try to have degree in technical field like computer science, information technology and programmers and developers are also eligible. • Identify your current capabilities. • Analyze your skills and knowledge. • Gain experience working with corporate houses. • Work experience is must for the one wants to become a business analyst because working with corporate houses you will understand the way they function. • At last prepare for your interview and have a great career ahead. Modern analyst Modern Analyst is a web portal for the convenience of BA’s. This portal lists all the e-books on business analysis, web links and web tools. It also lists articles and blogs on business analysis. Plus news feedback from the market, which is very important for any modern analyst/business analyst. It’s like an online community of BA’s all over the world. They come in together and share their expertise to help their fellows. Source: http://www.wamda.com/tnbanalyst/2015/06/resources-or-weapons-of-the-modern-analyst-and-business-analysts