Asking Better Questions: A Core Business Analysis Skill That Is Often Underrated
When people think about Business Analysis techniques, they usually think of models, diagrams, and tools. However, one of the most powerful and least talked about BA techniques is simply asking the right questions at the right time.
Many project failures are not caused by technical issues, but by unchallenged assumptions and poorly understood needs.
In this session, we will cover the following:
a) why asking “why” is more important than jumping to solutions;
b) common questioning mistakes Business Analysts make early in their careers;
c) practical question frameworks that uncover real business needs;
d) how better questions lead to clearer requirements and stronger stakeholder trust.