What is a Business Analyst?
A business analyst is like a toy expert. Their job is to help people understand and make decisions about important things, just like you might want help friends figure out which toys are the best.
Imagine you're playing with a big toy box. You have toys inside cars, dolls, puzzles, and more. But sometimes you're not sure what toys are the best to play with, or you want to find out which toys you and your friends like the most.
A business analyst is like a toy expert. Their job is to help people understand and make decisions about important things, just like you might want help figuring out which toys are the best.
Here's what a business analyst does, in toy terms:
Ask questions: The business analyst asks questions to find out what you and your friends like. They might ask, "Do you like cars or dolls better?" or "Which puzzle is the most fun?" In a business, they ask questions to understand what the company needs or customers want.
Gather information: The business analyst looks at all the toys, maybe even counting them or writing down details about each one. They might talk to your friends, too, to find out what they think. In a business, they gather information from different sources, like talking to people or looking at data.
Analyze: The business analyst thinks about all the information they've gathered. They try to figure out what it means and how it can help you decide. In a business, they analyze the data to understand trends, problems, or opportunities.
Recommend: The business analyst gives you advice about the best toys to play with based on what they've learned. They might say, "You and your friends like cars, so you should play with them more often." In a business, they recommend solutions or improvements based on their analysis.
Help with decisions: The business analyst helps you decide what to do with their advice. They might help you organize a car race or a doll fashion show. In a business, they work with other people to implement their recommendations and make the company better.
So, a business analyst is like a toy expert who helps you understand and make decisions about your toys. In a business, they do the same thing but with more grown-up stuff like products, services, and processes.