tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15466608.post7218378118605916402..comments2008-04-15T16:25:36.439+10:00Craig Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01210437173582289473noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15466608.post-6458239561928356082008-04-15T16:25:00.000+10:002008-04-15T16:25:00.000+10:00Thanks Craig. Be patient with me as well... and please feel free to contribute your insights.Scott Quickhttp://www.scottquick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15466608.post-85330840682375970362008-04-15T08:53:00.000+10:002008-04-15T08:53:00.000+10:00Scott,<BR/>Thanks for the comment. (I like your blog by the way.)<BR/><BR/>Stick with me while I run through a few more ideas over the next couple of days.Craig Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01210437173582289473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15466608.post-86925452424272130662008-04-15T07:22:00.000+10:002008-04-15T07:22:00.000+10:00You're right on point. Communication is key. I'd also add that the role of BA is changing and growing in importance... evidence this summary I received from Forrester today:<BR/><BR/>"Everyone agrees on the importance of the business analyst role, but few know exactly what it is that business analysts do. In truth, there are two main types of business analyst: business-oriented and IT-oriented. But with the move from information technology (IT) to business technology (BT), the distinctions between these breeds of analyst are blurring. Many business analysts will continue to specialize in one or the other of these domains, but a new breed of business technology analyst will emerge to play a new role implementing changes to business policies directly within supporting software."<BR/><BR/>Their world view matches my own experiences. There is an emergent role within the enterprise; for those analyst/strategists who can not only communicate, but see the bigger picture; span the continuum between strategic and tactical; find hidden connections; bring order to chaos and help IT and Business deliver transformational value to customers and shareholders alike.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>Scott Quick<BR/>The Catalyst Group<BR/>http://www.scottquick.comScott Quickhttp://www.scottquick.comnoreply@blogger.com