E85: How to Prioritize Requirements Without the Chaos
When everything is labeled a “high priority,” it’s impossible to focus, and delivery slows down.In this episode of Business Analysis Simplified, Michael and Emily explore how to prioritize requirements effectively without endless debates or stakeholder conflicts. They share practical methods to align priorities with business value while managing dependencies and constraints.You’ll learn:Why prioritization is critical for focused, value-driven delivery.Structured techniques like MoSCoW and weighted scoring for practical prioritization.How to handle stakeholders who claim everything is equally important.A real-world example of how clear prioritization accelerated delivery without sacrificing quality.If you’re a BA, product owner, or project manager, this episode will help you move your projects forward confidently by focusing on what matters most.
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E84: Handling Changes Without Losing Control
Change is inevitable in projects—but unmanaged change can derail delivery, create chaos, and frustrate teams and stakeholders.In this episode of Business Analysis Simplified, Michael and Emily discuss how to manage requirements changes effectively without losing control or momentum. They share practical steps for assessing, prioritizing, and communicating changes while staying aligned with business goals.You’ll learn:Why managing change is about control, not resistance.How to set up a clear, lightweight change control process.Tips for assessing the impact of change requests quickly and objectively.A real-world example showing how managed change prevented scope creep and delivery delays.If you’re a BA, product owner, or project manager, this episode will help you embrace change confidently while protecting timelines and focus.
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E83: Are You Building the Right Thing? Why Reviews Matter
It’s possible to gather, document, and sign off on requirements—only to discover too late that you built the wrong thing.In this episode of Business Analysis Simplified, Michael and Emily discuss why reviewing and validating requirements is critical before development begins. They share how structured reviews with stakeholders, peers, and technical teams can catch ambiguities, gaps, and misunderstandings early, saving time and money.You’ll learn:The difference between sign-off and true validation.How to conduct effective requirements reviews without unnecessary bureaucracy.Who should be involved in requirements reviews and why.A real-world example showing how reviews prevented costly rework on a project.If you’re a BA, product owner, or delivery lead, this episode will help you build the right thing with confidence by validating requirements early.
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E82: Seeing is Believing: Why Prototypes Matter
Users often think they know what they need—until they see it. Misunderstandings and rework happen when requirements stay abstract.In this episode of Business Analysis Simplified, Michael and Emily discuss why prototypes are powerful tools for clarifying and validating requirements early. They explain how even simple, low-fidelity prototypes can surface hidden needs, align expectations, and reduce wasted effort.You’ll learn:The benefits of using prototypes during requirements analysis.Different types of prototypes (sketches, wireframes, clickable mockups) and when to use them.How to gather actionable feedback from users using prototypes.A real-world example of how prototyping prevented rework and clarified true user needs.If you’re a BA, product owner, or designer, this episode will help you use prototypes to transform vague requirements into clear, aligned solutions.
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E81: Show, Don’t Just Tell: The Power of Modeling Requirements
Relying only on words to describe requirements often leads to misunderstandings, missed details, and rework.In this episode of Business Analysis Simplified, Michael and Emily discuss why visual models are essential tools for clarifying and validating requirements with stakeholders. They explain how simple diagrams can uncover gaps and align everyone’s understanding before development begins.You’ll learn:What types of models (process flows, data models, context diagrams) can clarify requirements.How to use models to identify hidden requirements and inconsistencies.Tips for keeping models practical and collaborative, not overly complex.A real-world example showing how visual modeling prevented scope confusion and rework.If you’re a BA, product owner, or team lead, this episode will help you replace assumptions with shared understanding through effective modeling.
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