Working with the Wookies – How Business Analysts communicate with Developers
Andrew gives his point of view on the Business Analyst – Developer relationship. He explains the importance of acting as the conduit between the business and technology.
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There’s Snow place like IMA-MT
The mountain men of IMA took to the snow recently. Here is a sneak peak at what they got up to
Crush the fear of making mistakes!
As the title suggests, one of the most important things I learnt during my most recent assignment was not to be afraid to make mistakes.
It is human nature to strive for excellence and most if not all humans want to be seen as important and accepted by our peers, colleagues, friends, family and by the society irrespective of their social status. I think the society and prevailing laws inculcate a notion in us that making a mistake is punishable in some way. Hence, it is natural that one fears making mistakes.
Gumboot tossing GOLD! – IMA Wine tour
The recent IMA Wine Tour was the place of GOLD for gumboot tossing and tasting of some magnificent vino. Read our experience and see the pictures of the Champions at play!
Building effective steering committees, Part 2 of 2
This is the second part of a 2 part series discussing, The Project Board, or Steering Committee (the SteerCom), being a fundamental component of your project and can make or break it as easily as subject matter experts.
Building effective steering committees, Part 1
The Project Board, or Steering Committee (the SteerCom), is a fundamental component of your project and can make or break it as easily as subject matter experts. Too often they function as a rubber stamp, diverting project management into reporting without offering real value or support, but don’t view them as a necessary evil but an active part of the project organisation
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