I'd like to add to this list an essential skill for most analysts, which is the ability to facilitate groups.
Most business analyst activities require the input of groups, principally through team meetings and workshops. An effective business analyst has or develops good group facilitation skills. The larger the project, the more likely an analyst will need to lead a group, or retain one for his/her meetings and workshops. Whether the need is a project charter, a project strategy, requirements gathering, or data modeling, inputs and decisions by groups are involved.
Inasmuch as facilitation is a life skill, a solid training program and regular practical experience are essential. |
