Business Analysis Live!

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 outputs you want.

Whether you're new to AI or looking to enhance your querying skills, this episode offers valuable insights into leveraging AI effectively in your projects and daily workflows.

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Business Analysis Live is hosted by:

- Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager at IIBA

- Scott Bennett, Manager, Business Analysis at IIBA

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a non-profit professional association serving the field of business analysis.  As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain global standards for the ongoing development of the practice and certifications.  

In this episode, we talk about the power of visual communication in business analysis. We are joined by

Visual communication is all a component of visual thinking. Paddy talks about why visual thinking is important and how you can build those skills.

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Business Analysis Live is hosted by:

- Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager at IIBA

- Scott Bennett, Manager, Business Analysis at IIBA

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a non-profit professional association serving the field of business analysis.  As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain global standards for the ongoing development of the practice and certifications.  

#businessanalysis #visualthinking #visuallcommunication

00:00:00 - Introduction and Importance of Visuals in Business Analysis
00:01:23 - Guest Introduction: Patty's Background and Journey
00:03:50 - Discovering Visual Thinking at Deutsche Bank
00:05:09 - Live Interaction and Audience Engagement
00:06:07 - Meeting Grant and Starting Visual Jam
00:07:43 - Explaining Visual Thinking and Its Types
00:11:29 - Importance of Visual Thinking in Business Analysis
00:13:08 - Attention Span and Engagement in Visual Communication
00:15:57 - Examples of Effective Visual Communication
00:18:24 - Interactive Drawing Exercise: Squiggle Birds
00:22:05 - Learning and Practicing Visual Thinking Skills
00:25:13 - Resources for Visual Thinking: The Noun Project and Books
00:28:27 - Using Visuals in Professional Settings
00:30:49 - Tips for Engaging Presentations with Visuals
00:33:05 - Audience Questions: Visual vs. Verbal Communication
00:37:03 - Using Visuals for Problem-Solving and Thought Processes
00:40:00 - Creating Effective Visual PowerPoint Presentations
00:43:59 - AI Tools for Visual Storytelling
00:44:34 - Closing Remarks and Future Topics

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 leverage your business analysis skills in formal leadership roles. We answer questions such as:

- How to become a leader?

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Business Analysis Live is hosted by:

- Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager at IIBA

- Scott Bennett, Manager, Business Analysis at IIBA

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a non-profit professional association serving the field of business analysis.  As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain global standards for the ongoing development of the practice and certifications.

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 LinkedIn.

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Business Analysis Live is hosted by:

- Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager at IIBA

- Scott Bennett, Manager, Business Analysis at IIBA

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a non-profit professional association serving the field of business analysis.  As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain global standards for the ongoing development of the practice and certifications.  

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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.

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Business Analysis Live is hosted by:

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a non-profit professional association serving the field of business analysis.  As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain global standards for the ongoing development of the practice and certifications.  

#businessanalysis

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 Accelerator Framework, and the upskilling needed for BAs in an AI-driven world.

Here are three key takeaways from our conversation:

Join Susan, Scott, Angela and Tim as they explore the future of business analysis in the age of AI, discuss practical examples and vignettes from the book, and provide valuable insights for professionals looking to adapt to the evolving landscape of business analysis.

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Business Analysis Live is hosted by:

- Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager at IIBA

- Scott Bennett, Manager, Business Analysis at IIBA

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a non-profit professional association serving the field of business analysis.  As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain global standards for the ongoing development of the practice and certifications.  

#BusinessAnalysis #AI #FutureProof #ContinuousAnalysis #Upskilling #AIAcceleratorFramework #ValueCreation #DecisionMaking #BusinessOutcomes

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 to manage and track requirements over the life of the project. If you geek out about creating requirements management systems, you won't want to miss the conversation on using low code/no code tools to track requirements as structured data!

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Business Analysis Live is hosted by:

- Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager at IIBA

- Scott Bennett, Manager, Business Analysis at IIBA

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a non-profit professional association serving the field of business analysis.  As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain global standards for the ongoing development of the practice and certifications.  

#BusinessAnalysis #RequirementsManagement #LowCodeNoCode #StakeholderEngagement

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, author, speaker and trainer, as we answer the question "What is Business Architecture?"

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Business Analysis Live is hosted by:

- Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager at IIBA

- Scott Bennett, Manager, Business Analysis at IIBA

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a non-profit professional association serving the field of business analysis.  As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain global standards for the ongoing development of the practice and certifications.  

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.

- Scott's LinkedIn Learning courses

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Business Analysis Live is hosted by:

- Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager at IIBA

- Scott Bennett, Manager, Business Analysis at IIBA

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a non-profit professional association serving the field of business analysis.  As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain global standards for the ongoing development of the practice and certifications.  

#businessanalysis #neuroscience #thinkingstyles

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 nimble.

You can meet Fabricio Laguna and Filip Hendrickx, who will be running a tutorial about Nimble at the upcoming 2024 Building Business Capabilities (BBC) conference - https://buildingbusinesscapability.com/

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Business Analysis Live is hosted by:

- Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager at IIBA

- Scott Bennett, Manager, Business Analysis at IIBA

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a non-profit professional association serving the field of business analysis.  As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain global standards for the ongoing development of the practice and certifications.  

#Nimble #BusinessAnalysis #IIBA