Underlying competencies (soft skills) & Business Analysis in Saudi Arabia – From a Support Function to a Strategic Driver of Vision 2030
When you search for “Business Analyst skills”, you will find countless articles focusing on tools, frameworks, and techniques—requirements documents, user stories, BPMN, backlogs, and methodologies. While these are important, they often overshadow something far more critical: the underlying competencies that determine whether those techniques succeed or fail.
The BABOK® Guide v3 clearly states that Business Analysis is not only about what we do, but how we think, communicate, and interact. Skills such as analytical thinking, communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement are not “soft add-ons”; they are the foundation of effective Business Analysis.
In this article, we will explore the BABOK® v3 Underlying Competencies and why they matter more than ever in today’s complex and transformation-driven environments.
Specifically, this session will cover:
a) what BABOK® v3 defines as Underlying Competencies and why they are essential across all Business Analysis roles and methodologies;
b) how competencies such as communication, interaction, and leadership directly impact the quality of analysis and value delivery;
c) how developing these competencies helps Business Analysts move from documentation-focused roles to trusted advisors and strategic partners.
This session is for Business Analysts who want to go beyond techniques—and build the competencies that truly define professional excellence.
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