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Paul Benn and Joe Newbert explore the importance of gaining diverse experience to deliver value as a business analyst and the future productisation of business analysis skills.

Robert Thacker talks with Paula Bell & Joe Newbert about the benefits of process modelling, mapping and mining, and the pros and con of various approaches.

In this episode:

- 00:48 Introducing this Robert Thacker guy and the topic of process modelling

- 02:16 Why process modelling is crucial to organisational success

- 08:03 The difference between process mining, process mapping, and process modelling

- 14:52 Approaches to model processes, especially when decomposing the different levels

- 19:25 Things to look out for when observing business processes

- 24:04 The pros and cons of the different BPM notations, when to use each and why

- 28:09 Where you can get in touch with Robert Thacker and learn more

The Show Notes:

- Read Robert Thacker's Blog on Medium

- Read Robert Thacker's Blog on SAP

- Follow Robbert on Twitter and connect with him on LinkedIn

Yulia Kosarenko and Joe Newbert explore the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence to support business analysis and the need to become a trusted advisor to get new data from the business.

Christelle Govender and Joe Newbert explore the critical skills and mindsets needed for the future, and shape the essential characteristics of the superhero business analyst .

Vicky Di Ciacca and Joe Newbert explore the difficulties of the past and embrace the challenges of the future to reposition the business analyst role and find its flex.

Vicky Di Ciacca is cofounder of Be Positive, a BA consultancy based in Scotland. Be Positive was established 19 years ago and now helps a range of customers in the UK and beyond to build their BA capabilities.

Tune in on: https://onesixeight.fm/vicky-di-ciacca-repositioning-our-business-analysis-flex/?preview=true&_thumbnail_id=4345

Brought to you with love by https://businesschange.academy skills development and career building business analysis courses.

⏱️ Chapter Markers:

[00:41] How Vicky landed up in business analysis and what keeps her in the profession

[02:56] Overcoming the difficulties of the past to store, manipulate and understand data

[06:29] How requirements shape the responsibility of the business analyst in the data life-cycle

[08:38] Growing tentacles into data, automation, AI, augmented reality, and the unknown

[11:49] Difficulties keeping an eye on the horizon and adapting to ever-changing circumstances

[16:56] Blurred lines and digital natives shifting the positioning of the business analyst

[20:42] Having confidence in your skills and abilities, and the flex to connect the holistic view

[25:39] Predicting what a day in the life of a business analyst looks like in 2033

[31:21] Getting involved in activities at every stage to show off the range of skills and abilities

[35:04] Conducting business analysis by stealth to eradicate the strategic analysis paradox

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Show Notes:

Additional resources:

- None

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Episode sponsor:

- Website: https://businesschange.academy/

Guest contact:

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicky-di-ciacca-0577021/

- Website: https://www.be-positive.co.uk/

Host contact:

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joenewbert/

- Website: https://joenewbert.com/

To learn more and take your business analysis expertise to the next level, visit https://futurebusinessanalyst.com.

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Debra Paul and Joe Newbert explore the evolution of business analysis, developing a service-oriented and growth mindset, and the key skills for the future business analyst.

Dr. Debra Paul is the CEO of AssistKD, author of business analysis books, creator of industry certifications, and founder of forums and the BA Conference Europe.

Tune in on: https://onesixeight.fm/debra-paul-the-fourth-wave-of-business-analysis/

Brought to you by https://businesschange.academy skills development and career building business analysis courses.

⏱ Chapter Markers

- 00:38 Debbie's start in the world of business analysis and why she fell in love with it

- 04:15 Reflecting on the three waves of business analysis and shifting our mindset for the fourth

- 08:12 How fragmentation, distraction, and a loss of confidence are holding back the profession

- 12:33 Having a growth mindset to consider received wisdom and to continue believing in your value

- 16:34 Losing out on TLC (to the trends) as business analysis message is lost at the executive level

- 19:58 Pulling together the roles of service design, business architecture, and business analysis

- 24:09 Taking the T-shaped professional further into the eco-system of people, business, and analysis

- 28:23 Calling out the neglect of data as one of the most significant risks to the business analyst role

- 33:39 The authority, licence and need to analyse situations, consider options, and make recommendations

- 38:51 Fundamental advice for business analysts diving into the enormous change of the fourth wave

What was your favourite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let us know in the comments.

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Show Notes

Additional resources:

- Business Analysis Books by Debra Paul: https://amzn.to/3N5BUCV (Amazon)

- Mindset by Carol Dweck: https://amzn.to/3IGOrtG (Amazon)

- Barry Boehm: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Boehm/

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Episode sponsor:

- Website: https://businesschange.academy

Guest contact:

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiepaul/

- Website: https://www.assistkd.com

Host contact:

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joenewbert/

- Website: https://joenewbert.com

To learn more and take your business analysis expertise to the next level, visit https://futurebusinessanalyst.com.

Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review so we can reach more people with modern business analysis and change principles!

Robert Thacker talks with Paula Bell & Joe Newbert about the benefits of process modelling, mapping and mining, and the pros and con of various approaches.

In this episode:

- 00:48 Introducing this Robert Thacker guy and the topic of process modelling

- 02:16 Why process modelling is crucial to organisational success

- 08:03 The difference between process mining, process mapping, and process modelling

- 14:52 Approaches to model processes, especially when decomposing the different levels

- 19:25 Things to look out for when observing business processes

- 24:04 The pros and cons of the different BPM notations, when to use each and why

- 28:09 Where you can get in touch with Robert Thacker and learn more

The Show Notes:

- Read Robert Thacker's Blog on Medium

- Read Robert Thacker's Blog on SAP

- Follow Robbert on Twitter and connect with him on LinkedIn

25 May 2023Debra Paul and Joe Newbert explore the evolution of the BA role; developing a service-oriented mindset; the value of a growth mindset for business analysts; the skills the future BA needs.Dr. Debra Paul is the CEO of AssistKD, author of some of the smartest books on business analysis, creator of industry certifications, establishing community forums, as well as the founder of the BA Conference Europe.Here are just a few of the highlights from this episode: 00:38 Debbie's start in the world of business analysis and why she fell in love with it  04:15 Reflecting on the three waves of business analysis, and shifting our mindset for the fourth  08:12 How fragmentation, distraction, and a loss of confidence are holding back the profession  12:33 Having a growth mindset to consider received wisdom and to continue believing in your value 16:34 Losing out on TLC (to the trends) as business analysis message is lost at the executive level  19:58 Pulling together the roles of service design, business architecture, and business analysis  24:09 Taking the T-shaped professional further into the eco-system of people, business, and analysis  28:23 Calling out the neglect of data as one of the most significant risks to the business analyst role  33:39 The authority, licence and need to analyse situations, consider options, and make recommendations  38:51 Fundamental advice for business analyst's who are diving into the enormous change of the fourth wave The Show NotesGuest Contact Email Website LinkedInAdditional Resources Carol Dweck Website LinkedInYou might also like...Debra Paul Dives Into the Fourth Wave of Business AnalysisThe Episode When Danielle Turner Coached Our Next StepsThe Episode Where Majorie Daniel Kept Burnout At BayThe Episode Where Alex Papanaoum Helped Us Build Lasting HabitsThe Track Chair Rundown for BA Summit SA 2022The Episode Where Paul Burgess Lifted Our Mental Well-Being