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Business Analyst Problem Solving Framework

August 14, 2026October 22, 2019 by Sam Cordes

Business analyst problem solving is less about knowing the right methodology and more about developing a mental framework that keeps you focused on the actual problem rather than the nearest available solution. This article walks through the three areas that make the biggest practical difference: problem identification, elicitation, and audience-focused communication. I have drawn on 25 years of BA practice across government, utilities, and enterprise environments to show what this looks like when it gets complicated.

Business Analyst Problem Solving Examples

August 12, 2026April 29, 2014 by Sam Cordes

When you are sitting in front of a problem on a live project, what you need is a clear approach and the right technique for the situation. This article walks through real business analyst problem solving examples, covers the most useful tools, and includes a concrete worked scenario where the straightforward answer turned out to be the wrong one.

Problem Statement Examples in Business Analysis

August 12, 2026February 25, 2012 by Sam Cordes

Writing a business problem statement is one of the most consequential things I do at the start of any project. Get it wrong and everything that follows is built on sand. This article gives you real problem statement examples in business, a practical categorisation framework, and a worked example drawn from genuine BA practice so you can produce something useful today.