Five Qualities of Leadership Needed to be a Great Business Analyst

"Leader" is not a job title but can be someone at any level. A leader is a coach that helps a person or group to develop. Today’s business environment is collaborative and resembles more of a sports team mindset. Athletes are trained with a “team-first” attitude. Leaders need to be mentors and develop their team or peers. Business Analysts can have more influence on the company direction than upper management. It is critical that a Senior Business Analyst be a leader and mentor.