Functional and Non Functional Requirements Explained Through People Skills

π What are Functional Requirements Functional requirements describe what a system should do.They cover the core features and behaviour the system must deliver.For example, a functional requirement for an online store could be the ability to add items to a shopping cart.It is the part of the system users directly interact with.These requirements often come […]
π± How People Skills Outshine Technical Skills in Business Process Analysis

Being a skilled business process analyst is not just about frameworks or software. It is about being the kind of colleague that others trust and enjoy working with. In fast-paced teams, technical knowledge matters. But listening, empathy, and emotional intelligence (EQ) often create more impact than technical skills alone. The best analysts know how to […]
The Human Side of Process Change What 11 Years Have Taught Me

π± Change Is About People Not Just Processes After 11 years in business and process analysis, one truth has stayed consistent β change is never just about workflows, technology, or efficiency. It is about people. A new system or process can look flawless on paper, but if the people living it every day feel unheard, […]
Why Process Maps Donβt Solve Problems (But People Do)

πΊοΈ The Limits of Diagrams Process maps are valuable tools. They show workflows, dependencies, and bottlenecks in clean, visual ways. But diagrams have limits. They are static representations of dynamic realities. A perfectly drawn process map does not reveal frustration when a system times out, or the creative workarounds employees use when official steps do […]
Bridging the Gap How Business Process Analysts Turn Conflicting Voices into Clear Solutions

βοΈ Why Conflicting Voices Are Inevitable Every organization has competing priorities. IT teams want stability and security, while Operations pushes for speed and flexibility. Leadership focuses on long-term strategy, while end users just want systems that make their work easier. These tensions are not flaws β they are the natural result of different roles. But […]
π± Why People Skills Matter More Than Anything

Being a business process analyst is not just about systems and workflows. It is about people. Processes only succeed when people feel understood, supported and valued. That is why emotional intelligence (EQ) is the greatest skill an analyst can have. Technical ability will help you create diagrams and documents. But it is your people skills […]
From Chaos to Clarity – How Process Analysts Future-Proof Workflows in the Age of AI

π The Problem with Messy Workflows Every business has processes, but not every business has clear workflows. Over time, tasks pile up, approvals get added, and systems become cluttered. The result is a chaotic workflow where even basic steps feel complicated. In this environment, AI tools struggle to deliver value. AI thrives on structure and […]
π Business Process Analysis Works Best When People Come First

π£οΈ Why People Matter More Than Documentation Technical skills and documentation matter. But when it comes to business process analysis, people workshops and stakeholder management are what truly make change happen. Documentation is a snapshot. A process map or requirements doc might look clean on paper, but it rarely captures the messy reality of human […]
π± Why People Skills Matter More Than Anything

Being a business process analyst is not just about systems and workflows. It is about people. Processes only succeed when people feel understood, supported and valued. That is why emotional intelligence (EQ) is the greatest skill an analyst can have. Technical ability will help you create diagrams and documents. But it is your people skills […]