Best International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA Podcasts (2024)

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Self-Reflection for Cybersecurity and Business Analysis 46:14

8d ago46:14

46:14

In 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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How to Elicit Requirements 1:02:29

23d ago1:02:29

1:02:29

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 1:00:31

1M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Susan 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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The Power of Observation 41:25

2M ago41:25

41:25

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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The 3 I's of Business Analysis 44:14

2M ago44:14

44:14

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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Becoming a Business Architect 41:04

3M ago41:04

41:04

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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Crafting Effective AI Queries 42:19

3M ago42:19

42:19

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 19:32

4M ago19:32

19:32

Voor 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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Visual Communication 46:22

4M ago46:22

46:22

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 42:31

4M ago42:31

42:31

Are 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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How To Do Business Analysis 55:03

5M ago55:03

55:03

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 38:28

5M ago38:28

38:28

Susan 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 42:29

6M ago42:29

42:29

In 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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What is Requirements Management? 40:45

6M ago40:45

40:45

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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Informatiemanagement 2.0 14:35

6M ago14:35

14:35

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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What is Business Architecture? 31:53

7M ago31:53

31:53

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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Neuroscience and Business Analysis 39:53

7M ago39:53

39:53

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 - Scott@VisioStepByStep.com- Connect with Scott on Linkedin…

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The Importance of Being Nimble 44:35

7M ago44:35

44:35

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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AI For Business Analysis 42:11

8M ago42:11

42:11

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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Working With Developers 40:55

8M ago40:55

40:55

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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Building Your Communication Skills 40:42

9M ago40:42

40:42

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 20:32

9M ago20:32

20:32

In 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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Best of Business Analysis Live 41:00

9M ago41:00

41:00

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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Working Across Cultures 38:30

10M ago38:30

38:30

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 41:36

10M ago41:36

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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Launching Your Business Analysis Career 40:13

11M ago40:13

40:13

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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Difficult Conversations 41:47

11M ago41:47

41:47

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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Mastering Influence 41:52

12M ago41:52

41:52

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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Business Model Canvas 32:54

12M ago32:54

32:54

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 40:30

1y ago40:30

40:30

How 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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The 3 E's of Business Analysis 37:18

1y ago37:18

37:18

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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Finding Transferable Skills 40:17

1y ago40:17

40:17

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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Effective Change Management 42:35

1y ago42:35

42:35

Is facilitating change easy? No! Susan and Scott dig into the topic of change management with the authors of Brainy Glue, Ian Richards and Filip Hendrickx. They emphasize the importance of introducing and managing change effectively within organizations and highlight the role of Business Analysis professionals in facilitating this process. For effe…

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Building Confidence In Your Career 43:04

1y ago43:04

43:04

This is a discussion about building confidence, imposter syndrome, and self-doubt. Susan and Scott talk with Paula Bell about the multifaceted nature of confidence, highlighting its impact on personal and professional success. Confidence isn't just a surface-level trait but is deeply connected to one's self-awareness and understanding of their val…

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Solving the Wrong Problem 42:11

1y ago42:11

42:11

We discuss effective problem solving with Khethelo Malinga, who presented at the Building Business Capabilities (BBC) conference on the topic. We talk though challenges of why problem solving can be difficult and how to overcome them in organizations. We also take live questions from viewers on LinkedIn live. RESOURCES:- Book: Bulletproof Problem S…

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What is Strategy Analysis? 43:37

1y ago43:37

43:37

Susan and Scott talk with Laura Paton about strategy analysis. They discuss the role of business analysis professionals in strategy analysis and the skills required for this work. They highlight the need for experience and the ability to work with executives, facilitate meetings efficiently, use various techniques for eliciting and analyzing inform…

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Requirements Engineering and Business Analysis 40:46

1+ y ago40:46

40:46

Susan and Scott discuss requirements engineering and business analysis. Our guest is Stan Buehne from the International Requirements Engineering Board (IREB). IREB is a nonprofit organization based in Germany that focuses on promoting and improving the discipline of requirements engineering.Stan discusses the importance of requirements engineering …

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Career Paths for Business Analysis 35:04

1+ y ago35:04

35:04

Our guest, Maria Montgomery, is a business analysis expert from Australia, who has been in the field for over a decade. Maria expresses her passion for coaching and sharing her knowledge through her book on business analysis: The Art of Getting Business Analysis RightMaria shares a graphic representing different career paths in business analysis. S…

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Start Your Business Analysis Career With Certification 38:45

1+ y ago38:45

38:45

Whether transitioning from another profession or starting your first professional job, we discuss how certification can help start your business analysis career. We answer questions from our live audience about making this change. The Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) is a professional certification offered by the International Institut…

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Curiosity for Business Analysis 32:13

1+ y ago32:13

32:13

How does curiosity help in your career? Curiosity leads to discovery and it can be fostered or suppressed. Christina (Tina) Lovelock and Adrian Reed join us for a discussion about curiosity and a global initiative they’ve launched called BA School Day.Curiosity allows us to explore and learn. For business analysis professionals, learning and asking…

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How to Hire a Business Analyst 40:54

1+ y ago40:54

40:54

In this discussion we talk about hiring business analysts from the hiring manager perspective. It may also be useful for business analyst applicants to understand what hiring managers are looking for. Our guest on this episode of Business Analysis Live is Yulia Kosarenko, who has a YouTube channel called Why Change. We start by discussing the impor…

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Why Use Observation? 39:34

1+ y ago39:34

39:34

Observation is a valuable source of information and can be used to gain insights that cannot be obtained through conversations. We discuss the technique of observation in business analysis share stories about our experiences. As with any technique, there are benefits and challenges. Observation can reveal inefficiencies and help organizations impro…

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ChatGPT and Business Analysis 39:58

1+ y ago39:58

39:58

ChatGPT is a new Artificial Intelligence technology and we discuss how this is useful as a research and productivity tool. Susan and Scott chat with Emal Bariali, the Founder of BA Blocks, who has been researching ChatGPT for use by business analysis professionals. Emal has published several ChatGPT videos on his YouTube channel (see link below). A…

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Running Effective Meetings 40:17

1+ y ago40:17

40:17

The purpose of most meetings is to make decisions. Are your meetings effective? Have you attended meetings that are a waste of time? Susan and Scott have run meetings for decades. Join them as they discuss effective meetings and take questions from the live audience. Top 5 Essential Elements of Effective Meeting State the objective of the meeting s…

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What is Business Analysis? 30:29

1+ y ago30:29

30:29

Business Analysis is defined as “the practice of enabling change in an organizational context, by defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to stakeholders” in the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK© Guide v3). The BABOK guide was developed by a global working group, including our guest, Laura Paton. We talk with Laura ab…

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Business Analysis Skills for Human Resources 39:18

1+ y ago39:18

39:18

Human Resources is key to running a successful organization. It’s typically a top cost among expenses. How do business analysis skills apply to Human Resources? Kris Tierney joins us from the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA), which has partnered with The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) to offer the “Radical HR: U…

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Top 9 Business Analysis Skills 38:35

1+ y ago38:35

38:35

What are the most important skills for business analysis professionals? We discuss the top 9 skills identified in the IIBA Global State of Business Analysis report. This is research from business analysis professionals around the world. Can you guess what the top skill is for your career? We count down to the #1 skill and take questions from the li…

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Business Analysis Myths 35:37

1+ y ago35:37

35:37

“Business analysis professionals only work in IT”, is that a myth? What about “Business analysts only create requirements documents”? In this episode of Business Analysis Live we talk about common business analysis myths and answer questions from our live audience. RESOURCES: - Business Analysis Job Titles - https://youtu.be/c6Ne1J9IlJE - Top Busin…

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Business Analysis Job Interview Questions 40:03

2y ago40:03

40:03

Looking for a business analysis job? We discuss interview questions that you may encounter and how to approach them. Preparation is key and our guest, Yulia Kosarenko, shares tips on how to get ready for a business analysis job interview. She has some great advice. Yulia Kosarenko is the author of “Business analyst: a profession and a mindset” and …

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Do's and Don'ts of Online Proctoring 44:38

2y ago44:38

44:38

It's the end of the year and time to think about those professional development goals! Certifications are usually high on that list. International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) has 7 business analysis certifications - 3 core and 4 specialized. All the business analysis certification exams offered by the International Institute of Business A…

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