I
am not a huge sports fan. But with so much buzz about the “FIFA World Cup
2014”, I decided to watch a few matches. Every sport teaches you something, and
this football fever taught me a few things too. As a Business Analyst I feel I
could apply the learning’s to my work life. Here are a few things I have taken
as points from the game:
Target,
kick...Goal!
Whether
you win or lose a football game, it all depends on the number of goals the team
scored. It is a good practice for every
Business Analyst to set goals, move towards them and keep revisiting and
refining them. Setting and working toward good business analyst goals can
help to improve your performance and increase business agility.
Avoid yellow/red cards
In
football, a penalty card is used as a means of warning, reprimanding
or penalizing a player, coach or team official. It indicates that a player
has committed an offense. On projects expulsion can happen when trust has been
broken. Hence a Business Analyst must keep a check on happenings in his
project. He must ensure all the processes are being followed correctly.
Training
all the way
Football
training helps to target the right muscles for fitness. Football is a sport
that requires a multitude of athletic abilities. To be a high performer as a
Business Analyst, you need to keep practising and gradually you get better at
what you do. If you can force yourself to work through the pain, and get better
at the skills that add value to your organization, the rewards are going to be
huge.
Good
Mentoring
A
good coach should help to improve the performance of the players (and the team)
both physically and psychologically. The position of coach is demanding and
multi-faceted. Many BAs grow significantly in a short period of time while
working with a coach or mentor. Try to get the most benefit from the
experience, looking for valuable insight on how to develop your skills. Also
when a mentor thinks you are ready to step-up, he will be the best person to
provide you with the best opportunity.
It’s all about the teamwork
Whether
you’re on the field or in the workplace, it takes a team to win. Football
teams share a commitment to a common purpose, mission and goals and work in an
environment of mutual accountability. A
Successful team head by a BA can develop effective group process, using ground
rules and norms to promote effective interpersonal communication.
Everyday
teaches us new things. It’s up to us to learn and gain from whatever the
surrounding teaches us. You only live your life once. Gain the most and use it
to enhance your career. The rewards will always be fulfilling.
About Author:
Shweta Samudra is a consultant in Systems Plus Pvt. Ltd. Within Systems Plus, she actively contributes to the areas of Technology and Information Security. She can be contacted at: shweta.samudra@spluspl.com
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