BAM 004 | 5 Steps to Better Presentations

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Business Analyst Mastery Podcast is Back On the Air

In this episode of the Business Analyst Mastery podcast I’ll talk about:

-  5 Step Outline to Better Presentations
-  A great tool for doing UI wireframes

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: There is some noticeable sound quality difference between the newer and older recorded parts of this podcast.  I’m hoping the newest version of Audacity that I am using will help make the sound quality more consistent.

BAM 003 | Stakeholder Interviews

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Interviewing a Stakeholder

Be Prepared for Stakeholder Interviews

 

In this Episode of the Business Analyst Mastery podcast I’ll talk about:

 

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BAM 002 | 6 More Entry Level BA Skills

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Questions and Answers Sign Post

More Questions Than Answers in the Beginning

In this Episode of the Business Analyst Mastery podcast I’ll talk about:

  • BA World Denver
  • 6 More Entry Level Business Analyst Skills

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BAM 001 | 5 Entry Level Business Analyst Skills

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In the first episode of the Business Analyst Mastery podcast we talk about:

  • What to expect from this podcast
  • 5 Entry Level Business Analyst Skills

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