Business analysis is one of the top trending skills today. From problem solvers to change agents to advocates, business analysis professionals perform many roles in organizations and governments all over the world. Join us every other Tuesday as host Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®), has candid practitioner chats with industry colleagues about business analysis topics. If you like to listen to lively discussions, intervie ...
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Welcome to ”The Daily Business Analyst,” the podcast proudly brought to you by the Dutch Chapter of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). In this podcast series, we’ll be delving into the intricate and dynamic realm of Business Analysis, exploring the latest trends, methodologies, and best practices that shape this ever-evolving discipline. Whether you’re a seasoned professional in the field or someone eager to learn more about the critical role Business Analysts play in t ...
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What Business Analysis Professionals Should Know About Agile
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51:07In this episode of Business Analysis Live, Susan Moore isjoined by Kent McDonald—freelance product manager, author, and speaker—for a candid conversation on what business analysis professionals really need to understand about agile. Together, they explore the evolution (and dilution) of agile practices, the confusion around roles like product owner…
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AI and the Future of Business Analysis Roles
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57:09In this episode of Business Analysis Live!, SusanMoore is joined by Deirdre Caren, Founder and Director of Agora Insights Ltd, for an in-depth conversation about the evolving role of business analysts in the age of AI. They discuss what it means to treat AI as a stakeholder, notjust a tool, and why documenting alone is no longer enough to call your…
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AI and Human Skills For Better Interviews
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46:52In this episode of Business Analysis Live, SusanMoore is joined by business analysis practitioner, speaker and author, Pamela Paterson for a discussion into how AI and human skills combine to elevate stakeholder interviews. From tactical planning to empathy-driven conversations, discover how AI can be your trusted research assistant, whileyour huma…
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Asking the right questions is at the heart of great business analysis—and in this episode, we’re taking a look at what makes a good question. Host Susan Moore is joined by Jamie Champagne, LinkedIn Learning instructor, author and speaker, as they explore how thoughtful questioning not only drives clarity and understanding but also empowers teams an…
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Soft Skills for Successful Requirements Elaboration
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49:59Soft skills are often misunderstood as secondary totechnical expertise, but, in fact, they are fundamental to the success of both business analysis professionals and requirements engineers. In this episode of BusinessAnalysis Live!, we explore how and why soft skills make the difference in requirements elicitation. Susan Moore is joined by guest St…
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Business analysis is evolving—are you keeping up? IIBA hasjust released the next iteration of The Business Analysis Standard, offering a more accessible, practical guide to business analysis that goes beyond just practitioners. This 60-page free business analysis resource simplifies key concepts, making it easier to communicate the value of busines…
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Decision-making is an essential skill in both personal andprofessional life, yet many of us struggle with it. Overthinking, fear, and uncertainty often cloud our judgment, making it difficult to take action. In this episode of Business Analysis Live!, host Susan Moore speaks with author, speaker and coach, Lison Mage, about breaking free from overt…
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MoSCow or Bust: Myths About Prioritization
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45:13Prioritization is more than just sorting a to-do list—it'sabout making decisions about what you will and won’t do. In this episode, Susan talks with Kent McDonald, speaker, author and product management practitioner, about the myths and misconceptions around prioritization. Kent brings years of experience in product management,business analysis, an…
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In this episode of Business Analysis Live!, Susan chats with IIBA Partner Manager Koketso Chaba- and BA COE (Center of Excellence) Manager, Wilna Coetzee, to explore how business analysts can successfully navigate strategy changes within their organizations. Our guest shares insights and lessons on how their strong COE gave them an advantage by ena…
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How a Framework Transforms Your Business Analysis Approach
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46:24In this episode Susan Moore and guest Laura Brandenburg, founder and CEO of Bridging the Gap, discuss how having a structured approach to business analysis can improve the outcomes, quality and value of our work. This approach can also lead to more confidence and credibility for the business analysis professionals. Laura introduces one suchframewor…
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As we start 2025, Susan looks back at the most memorable moments from Business Analysis Live! In this special episode she shares the top five episodes from 2024, with these experts: 🏆 Top 5 2024 Episodes 5. What is Business Architecture? (with Roger Burlton) 4. Working With Developers (with Tamara Copple) 3. What is Requirements Management? (with J…
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In this episode of Business Analysis Live!, Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager at IIBA, speaks with Laura Paton, a LinkedIn Learning instructor, speaker, and trainer, about the critical role of communication in successful business analysis.Effective communication ensures that all stakeholders share a clear understanding of objectives and des…
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Deze aflevering bespreken Arjaan Peree, Sander Boon en Robert Vissers de ontwikkelingen in het Business Analyse vakgebied. Dit doen ze door 1) terug te blikken op het IIBA NL jaarcongres van 31 okt 2024, waar veel aandacht was voor (gen)AI 2) Arjaan vertelt over LeBlanc Advies en de trend die zij zien 3) Sander blikt vooruit naar 2025 - wat gaat II…
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Nurturing Ideas in the Business Analysis Community
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46:06In this episode of Business Analysis Live!, Susan talks with Stuart Mullinger, business analysis practitioner, speaker and a self-proclaimed "business analysis community cheerleader” to talk about the importance and power of community in the business analysis profession. We explore how professional relationships, and collaboration can elevate both …
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In this episode of Business Analysis Live!, host, Susan Moore, talks with Dan Funk and Alex Herron from Sartography, a business process automation company, about business process models and why they matter to the work of business analysis. Hosted by Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager at the International Institute of Business Analysis, this …
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In this episode of Business Analysis Live!, host, Susan Moore talks with functional consultant and guest, AJ Hawley, about the role and work of functional consultants and how it relates to business analysis. Functional consultants, or functional analysts, have a mix of business analysis skills and technical expertise, allowing them to be a full ser…
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How Certification Helps Agile Business Analysis Professionals
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40:50In this episode of Business Analysis Live!, Susan Moore, the Community Engagement Manager at the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), is joined by guest co-host Blake Heggestad, IIBA's Director of Programs and Partnerships, and guest LN Mishra, founder of Adaptive US, to discuss how certifications can empower business analysts in th…
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In this episode of Business Analysis Live, Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager at the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), is joined by guest co-host Andy Grazebrook, IIBA Partner Manager for Europe, to explore how to get started in business analysis. They talk with Stuart Ecuyer, who leads a program within his organization th…
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Self-Reflection for Cybersecurity and Business Analysis
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46:14In this episode of Business Analysis Live!, host,Susan Moore, is joined by Bindu Channaveerappa, business analysis practitioner, speaker and author of the new book, Cybersecurity and Business Analysis, to discuss the connection between cybersecurity and business. The episode begins by addressing common misconceptions about cybersecurity, such as th…
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Host, Susan Moore, welcomes the hosts of The JDE Connection podcast, Chandra Wobschall and Paul Houtkooper, to this first-ever cross over episode of Business Analysis live! You'll learn more about Chandra and Paul and their experiences with business analysis around the financial system they support, JD Edwards, an enterprise resource planning (ERP)…
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Driving Behaviors for Business Success
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1:00:31Susan Moore and, guest co-host, Fabricio Laguna (The Brazilian BA) introduce the concept of driving behaviors for business success, using the upcoming World Management Agility Forum conference as a backdrop. They are joined by Hugo Lourenco, founder of World Management Agility Forum, and Gonçalo Pereira, Human Factors Researchers at The Agile Think…
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Host Susan Moore teams up with Steve Jones, a business analysis professional, IIBA Hartford chapter leader, and co-host of Analysts After Dark. They explore the often underrated but incredibly useful technique of observation and how it can bring deeper context to your analysis work. And it’s not just about seeing—observation involves all your sense…
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In this episode, hosts Susan Moore and Scott Bennett talk with the organizers and speakers from the 2024 IIBA Soft Ed Festival of Business Analysis. The conference organizers, Briana Ertanin and Luigi Bini, along with the planning team, share how they used the 3 I's—Innovate, Inspire, and Ignite—to set the vision for the event. Then, we chat with t…
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In this episode of Business Analysis Live!, Scott and Susan talk with business architect, Breanne Casteel. They talk about business architecture, highlighting its critical role in connecting strategic vision with operational execution. Breanne shares the skills required for a business architect, her transition from business analysis, and the proces…
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In this episode, hosts Susan and Scott are joined by Mohsen Akhavannia, to discuss practical strategies for communicating effectively with AI tools like ChatGPT. Drawing parallels from business analysis, they explore how to formulate queries using natural, providing context, and asking follow-up questions to optimize AI interactions and get the out…
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Overeenkomsten tussen business analyse en functioneel beheer
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19:32Voor deze derde aflevering van The Daily Business Analyst interviewt Saskia Willebrands, sr BA bij Sogeti, Bas van Gils, eigenaar van To The Point Company.By infoe6m
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In this episode, we talk about the power of visual communication in business analysis. We are joined by Paddy Dhanda of the Superpowers School podcast and frequent speaker on visual communication with his colleague, Grant Wright (who has not able to join for this episode). Visual communication is all a component of visual thinking. Paddy talks abou…
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Business Analysts' Roadmap to Formal Leadership
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42:31Are Business Analysis Roles the Gateway to Project Management? Discover How BA Skills Can Propel You into Leadership! Wondering if your skills as a business analyst could open doors to leadership opportunities? Join us in this week's episode as we talk with speaker, educator and business analysis practice lead, Priyanka Agrawal, about how you can l…
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Is there just one way to do business analysis? Is there a right way? How do we bring together all these techniques and tasks to achieve the right outcomes? Susan and Scott chat with Howard Podeswa about how to do business analysis work. Howard is an author of three books for business analysis professionals (see list below). You can follow Howard on…
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Unpacking the Global State of Business Analysis
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38:28Susan and Scott talk with Eno Eka, Founder of Business Analysis School, about the Global State of Business Analysis (GSBA), the report from IIBA's annual survey that shares insights from business analysis professionals from all over the world. Resources: The video version of this podcast includes the report slides. Get a free GSBA infographic of th…
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Amplifying Agility with AI and Insightful Business Analysis
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42:29In this episode of our podcast, Susan and Scott discuss the recent book launch of Futureproof: Amplifying Agility with AI and Insightful Business Analysis focusing on AI and business analysis. They are joined by Angela Wick and Tim Coventry, authors of the book, who share insights on the urgency of business analysis in an AI environment, the AI Acc…
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Scott and Susan interview Jenn Bedell, business analysis practitioner, speaker and IIBA Regional Deputy Director, as she shares insights about managing requirements. In this podcast she discusses the importance of thorough exploration, stakeholder collaboration, and understanding project goals to uncover and prioritize requirements as why we need t…
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In deze aflevering blikken Wouter Nieuwenburg (PanCompany) en Robert Vissers (Sogeti) terug op de IIBA activiteiten van de afgelopen drie maanden. Daarbij staan ze vooral stil bij de Session of Inspiration over Informatiemanagement 2.0By infoe6m
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Ever wondered how organizations bridge the gap between IT and business operations? You'll discover the intriguing journey of business architects as they navigate through different departments, from IT to strategy, in pursuit of organizational excellence. Join Scott and Susan and special guest, Roger Burlton, business architecture practitioner, auth…
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How can neuroscience research help us be better communicators, better leaders and build better relationships? Scott Helmers joins Scott and Susan for a rich discussion on some methods and principles that can make us more aware of how we, and others, think. RESOURCES:- Contact Scott Helmers - [email protected] Connect with Scott on Linkedin…
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What do we mean by nimble? Is that just another word for agile or does it mean something else? According to our guests, Fabricio Laguna and Filip Hendrickx, it is a way of thinking about an organization's ability to sense and respond with speed and precision. Learn more about nimble, how it applies to organizations and how business analysts can be …
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In this episode, we dive into artificial intelligence and the role it plays in business analysis with our guest, Vince Mirabelli. Get ready for an insightful conversation on leveraging AI to enhance your BA skills and improve efficiency. Here are some highlights from the episode: 🔹 The role of AI in business analysis and its potential impact 🔹 The …
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Susan and Scott are joined by special guest Tamara Copple, Product Owner for Children International, to talk about Working with Developers. Key take-aways: When working with developers (or software engineers), do your homework. Bring your research and be prepared to share what you've learned about the problem or opportunity to get the developer up …
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In this episode, Susan and Scott delve into the importance of kindness and empathy in the field of business analysis. Our guest, kindness advocate, business analysis professional and author, Jane Osemwegie, shares her insights on how kindness can positively impact our professional communication. We also discuss the role of empathy in understanding …
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Looking back at the 2023 events and what to expect in 2024 from IIBA Dutch Chapter
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20:32In this first episode Saskia Willebrands, Nidhin Kattangul and Robert Vissers kick off the Daily Business Analyst podcast by looking back at the exciting evens the Dutch Chapter organised in 2023 and they look forward to 2024. In the podcast, we talk about the annual conference from November 2023, with speakers Geertje Appel, Christian Warmuth and …
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After over 50 episodes of Business Analysis Live, Susan & Scott look back at the most popular episodes and a fun event in Las Vegas that didn't make it into a Business Analysis Live episode. As always, we answer your questions live during our broadcast!You can view this podcast on YouTube Find the top podcasts we mentioned plus more at our Spotify …
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Join Susan and Scott as they talk about to how to best work with teams across different cultures. They talk with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) Account Managers from around the globe to get advice and practical tips:- Europe - Andy Grazebrook - Africa & Middle East - Koketso Chaba - India - Suvarna Veluthakkal - Asia, Pacif…
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Learning and Teaching for Business Analysis Professionals
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41:36"Business Analysts are professional learners." Learning is a key skill (or is it a trait?) in business analysis, given that we often find ourselves in scenarios with limited information. Teaching is also important to the work we do. Do you know the differences between learning and teaching and how to incorporate these skills into your business anal…
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Susan and Scott chat with a new business analysis professional, Sachin Bhoria, about his experience preparing for and landing his first job in business analysis. Sachin has been in his role for over a year now and shares his perspective as a new business analysis professional. Resources: Entry Certificate to Business Analysis (ECBA) Certification -…
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Susan Moore and Scott Bennett are joined by guest speaker Mindy Bohannon, to delve into the challenges of difficult conversations. They share their own reactions and triggers when faced with such conversations and discuss how to approach them in a productive and empathetic manner. Mindy highlights the role of empathy in diffusing tension and gettin…
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Influencing is an advanced communication skill that is helpful for change management in the business analysis field. Susan and Scott talk with guests that have had success with influencing skills. Abigail Gaddy and Heath Butler share the benefits of using influencing skills as well as the potential pitfalls if it’s overused. Business analysts often…
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A Business Model Canvas is an analysis technique in the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK Guide) and is a technique taught in business schools. Susan and Scott talk with Connor Estabrooks, who is a recent MBA graduate, to discuss how the Business Model Canvas is used to analyze a business, or part of a business. The discussion is framed ar…
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Agile Backlog Management: The Rock Crusher
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40:30How you do you effectively manage the backlog? Susan and Scott talk with Steve Adolph, one of the authors of The Rock Crusher, about were backlogs fail to deliver on their value. They chat about where the Analyst role fits in this agile space to meet the needs of the team and organization. In the book, it describes “Many organizations eliminated an…
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Susan and Scott talk to the organizers of the Festival of Business Analysis in Australia about the 3 E’s of business analysis. They also talk with three of the speakers that will be at the festival in person and online to get a sense of what to expect from this conference. 1) Evolve – Sam Bowtell, who will be speaking about effective hybrid working…
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In our recent livestream discussion, we talked with Laura Brandenburg from Bridging the Gap about transferable skills. This is for both the aspiring business analysis professional and the experienced professional looking to grow their team. We started the discussion about crafting resumes. To highlight transferrable skills, we should prioritize sho…
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