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Business Analyst Performance Metrics That Matter

August 14, 2026February 5, 2023 by Sam Cordes

Defining and tracking business analyst performance metrics is something most BAs either skip entirely or do badly. This article walks through how to select, plan, and use meaningful metrics on a real project, including what to do when a stakeholder challenges your measurement approach.

Business Analysis Planning: A Practical Guide

August 12, 2026November 1, 2016 by Sam Cordes

Business analysis planning is the activity that shapes everything else on a project. Get it right and your stakeholders trust your process. Get it wrong and you spend the rest of the engagement catching up. This guide walks you through the practical steps, the common traps, and what a good plan actually looks like in the real world.