Dear BAL readers,

Welcome to another exciting and promising year!

2017 flew by so fast but not without leaving its mark and some interesting ideas for us to remember as business analysts.

Here is a list of the most popular 2017 posts, as determined by BAL readers. This list is based on the number of page views recorded for each post.

Here it goes:

Special thanks to all BAL readers for making 2017 worthwhile.

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Requirements and Design Documentation in Agile

These days, many projects are delivered using Agile methodologies. Agile frameworks focus on flexibility, enabling teams to deliver value quickly while adapting to changing business needs. After an MVP is built, a product is often continuously improved through iterative releases until it reaches the desired level of maturity or achieves its business objectives.

Managing The Risks Of Transporting Hazardous Liquids In 2025

Transporting hazardous liquids is a critical operation across industries like chemicals, mining, and agriculture. With growing demand and increasing emphasis on sustainability, businesses are facing heightened challenges and responsibilities in 2025

Practical Techniques for Identifying Business Opportunities

The ability to identify business opportunities is a cornerstone of success in today’s fast-paced market. As industries evolve and consumer demands shift, businesses must remain agile and forward-thinking to stay relevant. Identifying business opportunities fosters growth and unlocks innovation, allowing corporations to adapt to emerging trends and outpace competitors.

The Business Analyst Competency List

Being a business analyst is a journey filled with challenges and triumphs, where the treasure is not just data but insights that transform businesses. Fundamentally, we do our best not only to understand information but also to think of how we can use that information to lead transformation, efficiency, and improvement. In this article, we’re looking at some of the most sought-after competencies vital in navigating the intricate world of business analysis.

Optymyze CEO Discusses How To Use Data Analytics To Improve Your Business Processes

Data and analytics can provide invaluable insights into how your business is performing. Experts like Mark Stiffler say that leveraging data and analytics can uncover new growth opportunities, strengthen existing processes, and increase your overall efficiency. In this blog post, we'll discuss eleven tips you can use to leverage data and analytics to improve your business processes.

6 Tips For Software Vendor Selection

Selecting vendors for software implementation projects can seem like a complicated process but it doesn’t have to be with the right tips in mind. This article discusses tips for vendor selection you should know about.

BPMN Diagrams For Dummies

Business process modeling notation, or BPMN, is how BPM professionals communicate the design of a specific process, be it simple or exceedingly complex. Various steps in any process may come up. Notation helps a business process management (BPM) professional identify these at a glance and describe what needs to be done at any given point during the process based on element types.

3 Reasons Why Most Digital Transformation Initiatives Continue To Fail

Are you thinking about initiating a digital transformation campaign in your company?

If so, you may be worried about what could go wrong and the challenges that possibly lie ahead. You've probably heard about the many unsuccessful stories, and you're right to be concerned.

Establishing Rapport With Critical Stakeholders

To bridge communication gaps, understand why establishing a good rapport is vital. Then, apply these methods to building relationships with your most important stakeholders.

Removing “Analysis Paralysis” From Team Sessions

For many teams, careful planning and data-driven examination of the challenges they face are paramount to success. There is power in information and analytics, but their potency can be a double-edged sword, especially if you're prone to analysis paralysis.

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