by Steve Elliott | May 25, 2020 | Database, Knowledge
As per Database wiki: “Database normalization is the process of structuring a relational database in accordance with a series of so-called normal forms in order to reduce data redundancy and improve data integrity. “ Ok, what is this saying? The same information...
by Steve Elliott | Apr 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Why do we need to ensure that requirements and designs are aligned to one another, and to manage the effects of change to each artifact? It’s to identify each requirement and document and connect it to other valuable information to form a lineage. A lineage could be...
by Steve Elliott | Apr 7, 2020 | Portfolio
Portfolio Sample Purpose: Workflow and planning template of a process for establishing general steps related to testing software. Illustration without an existing “Test” process in place, this template could act as the base test plan...
by Steve Elliott | Apr 7, 2020 | Portfolio
Portfolio Sample Purpose: Illustrate a general workflow that has been implemented with clients, within an Agile environment. This process can be applied to form the overall structure of how the project could flow. Illustration: This is used to help align...
by Steve Elliott | Apr 7, 2020 | Portfolio
Portfolio Sample Purpose: Displays a workflow problem that is inefficient and unproductive. Shows where in the workflow inefficiency exists and where an opportunity for improved productivity can be implemented. Note: symbols in red show where an...
by Steve Elliott | Apr 7, 2020 | Portfolio
Portfolio Sample Purpose: Illustrates “Current State” and proposed “Future State” related to coordinating dates for a project. Note: The IIBA defines Gap Analysis as: “A comparison of the current state and desired future state of...
by Steve Elliott | Apr 3, 2020 | Portfolio
Portfolio Sample Purpose: Illustrate how a decision matrix can be used and implemented to make the decision process less stressful and more productive. Problem: The client needed a way to logically and objectively make decisions. Historically decisions...
by Steve Elliott | Apr 3, 2020 | Portfolio
Business Analysis Approach For : Inventory-Phase 1 Portfolio Sample Purpose: Illustrates sections and key points found in an approach document implemented with a client. Note: Text in brackets and Italics are industry suggested standards (STD) of what should be in...
by Steve Elliott | Mar 30, 2020 | Agile, Knowledge
People resist an Agile approach for many different reasons. Each act of resistance carries with it information about how people feel about adopting new ideas. Introducing change requires an understanding of the root cause of an individual’s resistance, learning from...
by Steve Elliott | Mar 30, 2020 | Continuous Improvement, Knowledge
We are increasingly reactive, as opposed to proactive, and this contributes to a degree of chaos in everybody’s work life. Company managers demand efficiency, yet if we dig into that requirement we can learn that – too often – little has been done in the...
