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3 Interview Tactics That Force Stakeholders to Stop Saying ‘Just Make It Better
Fuzzy input costs time. These 3 interview tactics turned vague requests into sharp, usable requirements. I cut 20% of rework time and sped up delivery…
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Monica A
A Business Analyst’s Guide to Leading Outcomes
From Note-Taker to Decision-Maker
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Monica A
Why Feedback is the Lifeblood of High-Performing Teams
A Deep Dive into Building a Feedback-Driven Culture
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Monica A
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5 Steps to Run BA Workshops Stakeholders Love
Stakeholder chaos kills alignment. 5 steps make BA workshops they’ll rave about. Save hours, win trust! Discover how to run focused, engaging BA…
3 User Story Hacks Devs Love for Agile Sprints
Vague tickets waste weeks. 3 hacks cut rework 50%, make devs happy. Write stories they’ll use! Learn how to streamline Agile sprints, save hours, and…
Stop Being a JIRA Scribe: 3 Skills to Become a Strategic BA Leader by 2030 🚀
Stuck in JIRA? Master product thinking, AI fluency, & storytelling to become a C-suite influencer by 2030. Pitch $1.5M strategies & shape outcomes…
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Monica A
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What Most Business Analysts Get Wrong About Agile (And How to Fix It)
Agile doesn’t need fewer analysts — it needs faster, smarter, braver ones. Here's how to step up.
Why the Future of Business Analysis Will Be Revolutionized by Entrepreneurial Thinking
BAs are evolving into the next generation of entrepreneurs—here’s how they’re shaping the future of business
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Monica A
How I Stay Sane and Successful as a Service-Based Business Analyst
The 3-10-15 Framework
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Monica A
Why Most Business Analysts Fail: The Brutal Cost of Weak Listening and Confusing Writing
You're Not a BA—You're a Liability (If You Miss These Two Skills)
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Monica A
🚨 95% of Risks Are Predictable—So Why Do Projects Still Fail?
The RISK Framework: How Business Analysts Can Predict & Prevent Project Failures
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Monica A
❌You’ll Never Get Promoted as a BA
Are you a Business Analyst (BA) working hard but still being overlooked for promotion? The truth is, technical skills get you hired, but influence gets…
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Monica A
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