IDG Contributor Network: Since when did BA stand for bloomin' amazing?

The IT business analyst role has traditionally been one that facilitates communication between IT and business stakeholders. Subsequently, business analysts have always had great skills in this area, adept at both verbal and written communication. Which is why I am surprised that this talented group have been rather backwards in coming forward about the growing importance of the part they play in delivering business results through IT.It has long been my belief that the BA has evolved, like much