APQC Process Analysis: How to Use It, Why It’s Important, and What It Is
What is APQC Process Analysis? APQC Process Analysis is a structured method for understanding, mapping, and improving business processes. It uses the APQC Process Classification Framework (PCF), a global standard for process categorisation. The framework offers a consistent language so businesses can compare, benchmark, and enhance their operations. Rather than focusing on just documentation, APQC […]
Why Listening Beats Logic: The Underrated Skill of Successful Analysts
👂 The Analyst’s Most Overlooked Skill In business analysis, we often celebrate logic, frameworks, and methodologies. Process maps, requirements templates, and data models dominate conversations. But successful analysts know that their most powerful skill isn’t a framework — it’s listening. Active listening helps uncover unspoken concerns, hidden motivations, and the “real story” behind a stakeholder’s […]
🧭 Stakeholder Management for Analysts – How to Win Buy-In and Influence Decisions
Stakeholder management is one of the most overlooked skills for analysts. But it’s also one of the most important. It’s not just about creating clean documents or mapping processes. It’s about getting people on board and making sure your work leads to decisions and real change. If you can’t get buy-in, your recommendations often sit […]
🚀 Boosting Productivity in Technical Writing By Leveraging AI for Repetitive Tasks
In the realm of technical writing and content design, professionals often grapple with time-consuming tasks like extracting text from PDFs, formatting documents, and creating structured content. These repetitive activities can detract from more strategic and creative work. Fortunately, advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) offer solutions to streamline these processes, enhancing efficiency and allowing writers to […]
🛠️ From Requirements to Results – The End-to-End Guide for Business Analysts
Good requirements are the backbone of any successful project. But getting them right means more than just writing them down. As a Business Analyst, your role in the business analysis lifecycle is about helping your team get from idea to outcome without missing what matters. Here’s what the full journey looks like from start to […]
⚡ Navigating the Storm: My Journey Through the Declining Technical Writing Landscape
✍️ As a technical writer with 18 years of experience, I’ve seen the industry evolve. The years from 2019 to 2023 were some of the best for my business. 🚀 COVID-19 brought an unexpected boom in demand for documentation, remote work, and digital transformation. 💻 Companies needed clear, structured content to support the shift to […]
🚀 How I Use Office 365 and AI to Create and Manage Technical Docs Better and Faster
Technical documentation is changing. It is no longer just about writing user guides and SOPs in Word and emailing them around. In 2025, the expectations are higher. Faster delivery.Live access.Searchable content.Collaborative editing.Smarter workflows. To meet those expectations, I use the full Microsoft Office 365 suite with AI built in. Word, Teams, SharePoint, Planner, and Copilot […]
📍 Why Process Mapping Matters for Business Analysts
It’s one of the most essential tools in a business analyst’s kit. Process mapping isn’t just a nice-to-have. If you’re trying to improve how a business works, you need to understand how it actually works. That’s where process mapping comes in. 🔎 See the Work Clearly When teams describe what they do, it often sounds […]
🚀 How I Use AI to Create and Publish Technical Docs Faster with SharePoint
In 2025, businesses want fast and accurate documentation. They want it live, searchable, and accessible. That’s why I use AI in my technical writing workflow—and why I publish directly to Microsoft SharePoint. It saves time.It keeps content consistent.And it gives teams the info they need when they need it. I’m not replacing myself with AI.I’m […]
