🎙️ In this episode of BA Bites, we delve into real-world examples and case studies to share 10 ways to speed up capturing requirements in your projects.

From thorough preparation to leveraging Agile techniques, we've got you covered. Join us as we explore effective tips and strategies that have led to significant improvements in various industries.

Tune in and enhance your requirement gathering process today! 🌟"

In this episode, we share 10 actionable tips to wrap up the year in business analysis and projects, ensuring you feel great and ready for the new year.

From conducting a thorough year-end review to setting clear goals and celebrating achievements, we cover it all.

Tune in to discover how you can end the year on a high note and start the new year with renewed energy and focus.

Don't miss out! 🌟

From Blockbuster rejecting Netflix to Kodak burying its own invention, we’re breaking down the worst corporate blunders of all time—and the critical role analysis played (or should have played).

In this episode, you’ll learn:

🎧 Tune in now and discover how to spot (and stop) the next big business blunder before it happens!

Search bars are fading. Buttons? Optional. Thanks to AI, users don’t need to think about how they interact with systems—they just do. But where does this leave us, the BAs who’ve been designing these experiences?

In this episode, we dive into:

Let’s get real: it’s not the end of UIs—it’s a shift to designing invisible systems that just work. Ready to embrace the future?

Agile workflows—are they a game-changer or just a buzzword gone stale? In this episode, we dive into real-life tales of iterative project chaos, from stakeholder ambushes to scope creep disguised as flexibility. You’ll hear about:

Grab your headphones and a sense of humour—this episode is your crash course in how to adapt Agile (without the cringe).

🎧 Available now on Spotify.

Ever wondered which process model to use and when? T

his short and sweet episode of The Better Business Analyst Podcast has you covered! Whether you're navigating Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid approaches, we break down the essentials to help you pick the right tool for the job. Tune in for clear answers and practical tips that sharpen your BA toolkit. 🎧💡

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🎧 Welcome to BA Bites, where we break down the complex world of business analysis! Today, we're exploring the Top 10 Ways a New Trump Presidency Could Affect Business and Business Analysis Globally. 🌍✨

In this ever-changing landscape, the role of business analysts is more critical than ever. Adaptive business analysis allows organizations to navigate political changes effectively. Stay informed and proactive as we plan for potential policy impacts together! 🌟 #BusinessAnalysis #GlobalTrade #Sustainability #Compliance #BACommunity

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BA Bites - 10 Essential Techniques for Technical Business Analysis

Join us in this episode of the BA Bites podcast as we explore the 10 essential techniques every technical business analyst should know! From understanding system requirements to implementing effective error handling, we’ll provide actionable insights and practical examples to elevate your analysis skills. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your expertise, this episode is packed with valuable information. Don’t miss it!

🔍 Key Takeaways:

Tune in now and take your business analysis skills to the next level!

🌍 BA Bites - 10 Ways Business Analysts Can Embrace Sustainable and Ethical Business Thinking

In today’s world, businesses must go beyond profitability and think about their social and environmental impacts. As Business Analysts, we’re in a unique position to integrate sustainable and ethical principles into our work. In the latest episode of BA Bites, I talk about 10 ways we can make a real difference in our organizations.

Here’s a sneak peek at the top 10 ways you can embrace sustainable and ethical thinking in your analysis:

Listen to the full episode on Spotify [Spotify link], and let’s start creating solutions that benefit both people and the planet. 🌱 #BusinessAnalysis #Sustainability #EthicalBusiness #CircularEconomy #BetterBusiness

In this episode of BA Bites, we dive into the art of writing user stories that truly capture user needs and drive project success. Whether you're a seasoned business analyst or just starting, these 10 tips will help you craft stories that bring clarity, focus, and actionable insights to your development team. From adding detailed acceptance criteria to introducing **User Stories 2.0**, these techniques ensure your stories are effective and aligned with business goals.

**10 Top Tips for Writing Awesome User Stories**:

1. **Focus on User Value**: Ensure stories solve user problems or provide benefits.

2. **Be Specific with Outcomes**: Define the desired result clearly.

3. **Break Down Stories**: Split large stories into smaller, manageable pieces.

4. **Include Acceptance Criteria**: Define clear conditions for when the story is “done.”

5. **Address Non-Functional Requirements**: Incorporate performance, security, and usability needs.

6. **Focus on One Persona**: Cater to one user role per story.

7. **Make Stories Testable**: Ensure stories can be validated with clear tests.

8. **Prioritize by Business Value**: Work on the highest-value features first.

9. **Consider Dependencies**: Identify and plan for dependencies between stories.

10. **Adopt User Stories 2.0**: Add **When** (trigger) and **With** (affected entity) for added clarity and alignment with process models.

Tune in to learn how these tips can transform your user story practices!

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