Pulling in the Same Direction: Why Development Projects Need BAs
We've all been there.... we've worked on teams where software developers and project managers work closely with a client on a project, and deliver a product that still doesn't quite meet the mark. Maybe it was delivered late. Or maybe it met a client's long list of requirements, but somehow failed to produce what the customers really needed. Chances, if…
We’ve all been there…. we’ve worked on teams where software developers and project managers work closely with a client on a project, and deliver a product that still doesn’t quite meet the mark. Maybe it was delivered late. Or maybe it met a client’s long list of requirements, but somehow failed to produce what the customers really needed. Chances, if you have been in this situation, your team was missing one key ingredient – a business analyst (BA).
Last month, Excella Managing Consultant Stephanie Vineyard answered the question “Why Does My Development Project Need a Business Analyst,” in her article on the BA Times. Here Stephanie explains what happens when a development project lacks a BA, and how including a BA on your project team can keep the team, the clients, and the customers aligned and poised to deliver a great product.
How has having a BA impacted your project experience? Tell us here!
Full Link: https://www.batimes.com/articles/why-does-my-development-project-need-a-business-analyst.html.
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