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Breaking the Complex Down to Simple

Process modeling/mapping/flowing, can be an art, and science, based on the maturity of the organization, knowledge of those doing this work in the organization, and many other factors. What I have found can be challenging is identifying the actual processes to model/map/flow. The fight identification may not occur on the first attempt as this work can be quite iterative, however, there are some concepts that can help make the identification a little easier...

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Capability-Based Planning with ArchiMate®

Capability-based planning is a growing practice in the field of enterprise architecture. Its success is due to the fact that it provides actual value to practitioners and the organizations that employs them. Indeed, capability-based planning helps in a number of ways, from providing a clear understanding of existing capabilities to promoting effective Business-IT alignment. Considering these benefits, we thought it useful to address this practice and bring some clarity to the subject for the benefit of all who might not yet have a good handle on the topic...

Becoming a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) has been one of the most rewarding and challenging endeavors for me as a business analyst. The purpose of this article is to help other business analysts pass the CBAP exam on the first try by sharing the strategy that I used. Hopefully, it will be of great service to many business analysts and aspiring CBAPs. Below is an outline to navigate you through studying for the CBAP and absorbing the BABOK material...

Requirements In Context: Scope = High-Level Requirements

See how scope statements, when making reference to business functionality, lead directly to High-Level requirements. Gathering requirements for a business information system is most often done within the context of a project. Approval of a project includes its sponsors signing off on its scope. The scope for a business information system project is typically defined in functional terms. Items in scope make reference to (or should make reference to) business functions, processes and/or activities that are to be delivered...

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Apple Inc. has multiple positions available for the following job opportunities in Cupertino, CA:

1. Data Mining Specialist (REQ#4660396) Prfrm data anlys to spprt glbal Sales Plnning and Oprtns team’s dcsn-mkng.
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* Business Systems Analyst (REQ#6061396) Dsgn & dvlp end-to-end quality data & reprting systms fr suply chain teams.

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Intuit Inc. has openings for the following positions in Mountain View, California: Senior Business Data Analysts (Job code: I-4215): Coordinate with database engineers and business executives to leverage local market data, risk expertise, financial analytics, and innovative risk strategies. Travel to various unanticipated sites throughout the U.S. required.

Positions in Plano, Texas: Business Data Analysts (Job code: I-2772): Access data from various sources (such as relational databases, distributed data sources and third party data capture tools) and create analyses using visualization tool.

To apply, submit resume to Intuit Inc., Attn: Olivia Sawyer, J203-6, 2800 E. Commerce Center Place, Tucson, AZ 85706. You must include the job code on your resume/cover letter. Intuit supports workforce diversity.

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LinkedIn Corp. has openings in our Sunnyvale, CA location for Marketing Operations Analyst (6597.3052) Optimize campaigns across ad, web, & email channels using advanced database quantitative skills; Sr. Business Systems Analyst (6597.2616) Plan & direct studies of potential electronic data processing applications. Please email resume to: 6597@linkedin.com. Must ref. job code above when applying.

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