The role of the Business Analyst is evolving, and more BAs are stepping into Product Owner roles than ever before. But why?

In this episode of BA Bites, we explore:
✅ The impact of Agile and why businesses need fewer requirements gatherers and more decision-makers.
✅ The natural skill overlap between BAs and POs—and why transitioning is easier than you think.
✅ The financial and career growth opportunities that make the PO path so attractive.
✅ Practical steps to start making the shift today.

If you’re a BA wondering what’s next, this episode is packed with insights to help you future-proof your career.

Listen now and take control of your next career move! 🎙🚀

#BusinessAnalysis #ProductOwner #Agile #CareerGrowth #BABites

🎙️ BA Bites: 5 Steps to Tackle Chaos in a New Job or Project

You’ve just stepped into a new job or project, and it’s a complete mess—deadlines are looming, nobody seems aligned, and chaos reigns. So, where do you even start?

In this episode of BA Bites, we break down five practical steps to help you regain control, bring structure to the madness, and start making an impact fast. Whether you’re a Business Analyst, Project Manager, or just trying to survive a new role, these insights will help you navigate uncertainty with confidence.

🔹 Observe before acting – Avoid knee-jerk reactions and analyse the situation first.
🔹 Find the key players – Who really drives decisions and progress?
🔹 Define success – Get clarity on what "good" looks like.
🔹 Tame the chaos – Cut through the noise and manage communication overload.
🔹 Show quick wins – Small victories create momentum.

Tune in now to learn how to turn a chaotic situation into an opportunity to shine.

🔗 Follow, subscribe, and share with someone who’s dealing with workplace chaos!

Feeling overwhelmed as a BA?

In this episode of BA Bites, we explore 10 practical ways Business Analysts can use mindfulness and strategic timeouts to reduce risk and improve mental health.

That’s why in the latest episode of BA Bites, I’m diving into 10 ways BAs can use mindfulness and strategic timeouts to reduce risk and improve mental health.

🔹 Taking a breath before reacting
🔹 Using the 5-second rule to prevent overcommitment
🔹 Scheduling "thinking time" like a meeting
🔹 Walking away to gain perspective
🔹 Reducing decision fatigue with timeout decisions

🚀 BA Bites - 10 Things Every BA Must Know About Modern Data Management 🚀

Data is the lifeblood of business decision-making, but how can Business Analysts navigate the ever-evolving landscape of data fabrics, analytics models, and automated pipelines?

In this episode of The Better Business Analyst Podcast, we break down the 10 key things you need to know to get started with modern data management. We cover:

✅ The Data Management Lifecycle
✅ Data Fabrics & Pipelines
✅ Levels of Data Quality
✅ AI-Powered Analytics
✅ Data Storytelling & Business Value

If you’re a BA looking to enhance your data skills and stay ahead of the curve, this episode is for you! 🎧 Tune in now and take your data game to the next level.

#BusinessAnalysis #DataManagement #Analytics #DataDriven #BAPodcast

AI is powerful—but it’s also a confident liar. From making up legal cases to spreading financial misinformation, AI “hallucinations” are causing real-world business disasters.

In this episode, we break down:

✅ Shocking AI failures that cost businesses millions
✅ How AI-generated misinformation spreads (and why you should never blindly trust AI insights)
✅ What Business Analysts can do to fact-check AI before it wrecks a project

Featuring real examples from legal cases, banking crises, deepfake scams, and tech blunders—this episode is a must-listen for any BA, PM, or decision-maker using AI in their work.

AI is transforming how businesses operate, but do you really know what an AI agent is and how to use one? In this episode ofBA Bites, we break it all down:

✅What AI agents are (and how they think!)
✅How they’re designed and how they make decisions
✅Real-world use cases—from chatbots to automation to predictive analysis
✅Examples of AI agents in action
✅How to set one up and start using AI in your business today

Whether you're a BA, product manager, or just AI-curious, this episode gives you the knowledge toleverage AI agents in your work—without the jargon!

🎧 Listen now and take your understanding of AI to the next level! 🚀

#BusinessAnalysis #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #BitesizeLearning

💡 AI is revolutionising Business Analysis—but where do BAs fit in?

In this episode of BA Bites, I take a fresh look at AI in 2025 and beyond. We’ve talked about AI before, but things are moving fast. From AI copilots writing user stories to predictive analytics shaping business decisions, Business Analysts need to adapt—or risk being left behind.

🎙️ In this episode, we cover:

✔️ AI’s role in automating BA tasks—friend or foe?
✔️ How AI can analyse stakeholders and predict resistance
✔️ AI vs. human judgement—who wins in data analysis?
✔️ AI-powered decision-making—should we trust it?
✔️ The ethics of AI—bias, transparency & accountability

💬 Is AI a threat or a tool for BAs? Join the conversation on LinkedIn!

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-better-business-analysis-institute

Every BA has the best intentions, but small mistakes can snowball into major project problems. In this episode, we explore the top 10 ways Business Analysts unknowingly sabotage projects—and practical strategies to prevent them.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

Top 10 Weirdest BA Skills You Didn’t Know You Needed

You’ve mastered stakeholder management and process modelling, but what about acting, mind-reading, or storytelling? In this episode, we dive into the weirdest, most unexpected skills that make BAs stand out—and how to develop them.

🎧 Listen to learn:

BA Bites - Top 10 Signs Your Requirements Are Doomed (and How to Save Them)

Requirements are the backbone of every project—but what happens when they start to fail? In this episode, I break down the most common warning signs that your requirements are doomed and how to rescue them.

🎧 Tune in to discover: