Lessons learned in assessing BAs for promotion
When is a business analyst ready to be promoted to senior business analyst? Answering this question can be one of the hardest tasks a BA leader or manager has to undertake because it means directly impacting an individual’s future. Let’s take a look at fair ways to assess business analysts for promotion, including the prep work that needs to be done, the different activities to include in the process, and actions for moving forward (whether or not the candidate is ready for promotion). Even though this session is given from the perspective of a manager, it is also useful for BAs who are seeking promotion.
The expected learning outcomes from this session include:
1. Questions to ask before assessing the first BA for promotion
2. Activities that can work well in assessing BA knowledge and readiness
3. How to handle areas for improvement