The Better Business Analyst Podcast

BA Bites - The Power of "Why?"


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BA Bites - The Power of "Why?" is part of our BA Bites series: 2 min top tip for Business Analysts.

Ever heard the phrase "There's no such thing as a stupid question"?

In business analysis, the most valuable question might be "Why?".

By asking "why" behind a stakeholder request, we uncover the true needs and motivations.

This leads to better solutions and avoids building features that nobody actually wants.

So next time you're gathering requirements, don't be afraid to dig deeper and ask "why?"

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