{"product_id":"bi-without-the-bs-real-world-strategies-for-better-requirements-9781637429204","title":"BI Without the BS: Real-World Strategies for Better Requirements","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStop asking stakeholders what they want-start uncovering what they truly need.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany business intelligence (BI) projects fail-not because of bad technology, but because of poor requirements. Stakeholders often don't know what they need, and project teams assume too much. The result? Costly delays, endless rework, and disappointing solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBI Without the BS\u003c\/i\u003e offers a practical, proven framework to turn that around. Drawing from decades of experience in telecom, finance, retail, and global organizations, Eva Polini and Karina Ghozali guide readers through the real-world challenges of gathering BI requirements-clearly, confidently, and effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a business analyst, data visualization specialist, project manager, or BI leader, this book will help you: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the foundations of business analysis and requirement engineering-then how to apply them to BI, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGo beyond surface-level requests to uncover core business needs, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeliver BI assets that are adopted, trusted, and aligned with strategic goals, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild stronger relationships with stakeholders while reducing friction and rework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough relatable actionable steps, the authors empower analysts to become proactive change agents who design solutions that genuinely support decision-making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eClear, accessible, and rich with insight\u003c\/i\u003e, this book is your roadmap to building BI solutions that work the first time-on time and on budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you're ready to go beyond gathering requirements-and start driving results-this book is for you.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePolini, Eva:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEva Polini\u003c\/b\u003e is a globally recognized business intelligence expert who, for the last 20 years, has worked with companies such as Peugeot, UNICEF, and Disney. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eBusiness Intelligence: Requirement Management - the Business Analyst's Toolbox\u003c\/i\u003e. Her experience is coupled with two master's degrees from Sorbonne University (Paris, France) in knowledge management and information and communication systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEva has worked across borders and industries, including telecommunications, finance, and legal. In 2019, she led a team to help an Australian telecommunications company, avoid a multi-million dollar fine and audit, which saved their license. She is a sought-after expert in the BI field and continues to work on high-impact projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGhozali, Karina:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKarina Ghozali\u003c\/b\u003e is a senior data visualization professional who has worked in the telecommunications and retail industries, delivering best practice visualizations and self-service assets since 2018. She is passionate about telling stories with data and helping others make informed decisions by providing guided insights. She has worked with corporations, such as Optus and Big W, helping them build scalable assets across their organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Business Expert Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52038898319634,"sku":"9781637429204","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dfbfdf55-de8a-4a4c-9143-b1b2679b8a9b.jpg?v=1771340018","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/bi-without-the-bs-real-world-strategies-for-better-requirements-9781637429204","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}