I was asked how long a business analyst should be a business
analyst before he moves on to a “real” profession like project manager. Here is my response:
I will mark my 50th anniversary in the IT business in
September. I am still a business analyst
and as it turns out have probably been a BA for the whole time. I don't intend
to "change " jobs. Why? Because business analysis is a role, not a
position. The CEO and CIO of major
companies still perform business analysis activities; they still play the
business analysis role. There is always
a demand for someone to determine the real problem, analyze the situation, and
define alternate solutions to the problem.
there will always be a need for someone to analyze other businesses for
acquisition or merger or analyze the competition and marketplace to help
management decide on strategic direction for the organization. You may choose to leave the position of business
analyst, but likely once you are working in business analysis you will always
work in business analysis.
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