For Arvind Arcot and Astrid Ries discuss how BAs are proactive problem-solvers, not passive document writers. For them it's all about questioning initiatives before jumping to solutions, avoiding technical debt, and using AI as a critical-thinking assistant.

Arvind and Astrid are about challenging assumptions early by asking why before how. Astrid shares an example where she redirected an organization away from expensive software toward education and process improvement. Arvind highlights that jumping to solutions without defining problems is a major red flag on projects, and that as AI matures, strong analytical and critical thinking skills will matter most for BAs.

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