S.M.A.R.T. Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely Specific: A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal. To set a specific goal you must answer the six “W” questions: *Who: Who is involved? *What: What do I want to accomplish? *Where: Identify a location. *When: Establish a time frame. *Which: Identify requirements and constraints. *Why: Specific reasons, purpose or benefits of accomplishing the goal. EXAMPLE: A general goal would be, “Get in shape.” Measurable - Establish concrete criteria for measuring progress toward the attainment of each goal you set.
When you measure your progress, you stay on track, reach your target dates, and experience the exhilaration of achievement that spurs you on to continued effort required to reach your goal. To determine if your goal is measurable, ask questions such as…… How much? How will I know when it is accomplished? A high goal is frequently easier to reach than a low one because a low goal exerts low motivational force. Business analyst - assessing your competence gap.
I have recently been in discussion with Adriana Beal, an experienced business analyst, based in New York. She has contributed a stimulating and important article to the IIBA blog on ComputerWorldUK hosted by yours truly. I asked Adriana if she would be able to provide a similar article to help BA’s (or wannabe BA’s) to assess their level of competence and she was happy to oblige. Thanks Adriana and help us both out by adding your own comments or questions. By Adriana Beal Image used by permission from ModernAnalyst.com, the premierBusiness Analyst Community. The successful performance of a business analyst depends in large part on soft skills (non-technical skills such as team-building and listening). Here are 5 steps that you can take to find out your competence gaps and develop a plan to close those gaps: 1) Identify the key skills required by your organization As already mentioned in the introduction, many must-have skills are company-dependent. 2) Evaluate yourself No related posts.
Nine core Business Analyst skills. PRINCE2 Project Management Methodology. Discover how PRINCE2 can help you achieve your goals and manage projects effectively. Use the quick links to scroll to a relevant section. PRINCE2 Definition PRINCE2 (an acronym for PRojects IN Controlled Environments) is a de facto process-based method for effective project management.
Used extensively by the UK Government, PRINCE2 is also widely recognised and used in the private sector, both in the UK and internationally. Key features of PRINCE2: Focus on business justificationDefined organisation structure for the project management teamProduct-based planning approachEmphasis on dividing the project into manageable and controllable stagesFlexibility that can be applied at a level appropriate to the project. PRINCE2 History PRINCE was established in 1989 by CCTA (the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency), since renamed the OGC (the Office of Government Commerce). When PRINCE was launched in 1989, it effectively superseded PROMPT within Government projects. PRINCE2 Foundation. Foundation Exam Dates and Locations. PRINCE2 exams are either taken: As part of a PRINCE2 accredited training course through your PRINCE2 training provider, orAt a public PRINCE2 examination centre Whichever option you choose, the PRINCE2 exams you sit will be the same in terms of style and structure.
PRINCE2 Foundation Exam The Foundation is the first of the two PRINCE2 examinations you are required to pass to become a PRINCE2 Practitioner. This level aims to measure whether a candidate would be able to act as an informed member of a project management team using the PRINCE2 method within a project environment supporting PRINCE2. To this end they need to show they understand the principles and terminology of the method, specifically, candidates must be able to: Examination format Multiple choice75 questions per paper5 questions to be trial and not counted in scores35 marks required to pass (out of 70 available) - 50%60 minutes durationClosed book Other information 18 PDUs (online) 21 PDUs (classroom) PRINCE2 Practitioner Exam.