In this episode, Yulia Kosarenko discusses the importance of a business analyst mindset, emphasizing practical application, mentoring, and critical thinking. She shares insights about her YouTube channel, mentorship groups, and upcoming book on business analytics. Yulia highlights the value of tools like user story mapping, context diagrams, and the importance of understanding data in digital transformation and AI initiatives.

She also underscores the limitations of generative AI, stressing the human strengths of creativity, critical thinking, and stakeholder engagement. Her overarching message is to embrace technology thoughtfully while continually honing human analytical and interpersonal skills.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LzrbwKJam0

Yulia Kosarenko

Website: https://why-change.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yulia-kosarenko/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhyChange

Book

Foundations of Business Analytics: An Applied Approach

https://www.amazon.ca/Foundations-Business-Analytics-Applied-Approach/dp/1773384791/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3KGUS5KC224DE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0V9Q9lAnEmk0-WEuwfrCHs42UVM5ofu55m3UniDynJkfZNyML3WTl_UqrQdDxY1Stc7j3vjFOZ1gDwjbpsoCKg.vDlmmuEvgzBcjnHHkxj6lJpaHbfacOAl_vLDCF9jKrs&dib_tag=se&keywords=yulia+kosarenko&qid=1745626163&sprefix=yulia+kosarenko%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-5

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Musicians and actors in their golden years, like Al Pacino (84), Mick Jagger (81), Jane Fonda (87), Helen Mirren (79), and Stevie Nicks (76), even politicians like Jean Chretien (former Canadian Prime Minister, 91) are shattering the traditional perceptions of aging in their industries . Despite advancing in age, these iconic figures continue to engage actively in their professions, demonstrating that talent and passion do not wane with time.

Such is also the case with @Patricia Udokang, my mother, still working in business analysis at 80 years young. Like these entertainers in their golden years, Patricia defies age, but also serves as an inspiration. She shows that age is merely a number and not a barrier to continuing one's creative and professional pursuits. Through Patricia's enduring presence and unyielding zest for her craft, she paves the way for future generations to follow in her footsteps, creating a timeless legacy in the BA ecosystem.

Listen to the podcast episode below to hear about how Patricia, filled with energy and charisma, is still gracefully working in business analysis long into her retirement years.

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Patricia Udokang

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-udokang-a9695046/

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Georges Bryson is Lead Business Analyst instructor at McGill University and VP of Professional Development at IIBA Montreal.

In this interview, Georges highlights the importance of storytelling in business analysis and uses the bicycle Hub and Spoke Model as a metaphor for competencies. He emphasizes the value of customer journeys, empathy maps, and simplicity in analysis. Georges offers insights into building trust and engagement with stakeholders, and provides guidance on connecting with the IIBA community.

With extensive teaching experience in English and French, George also discusses the nuances of teaching business analysis at McGill and Laval universities and his role in translating the BABOK into French.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwSINaWEHh0

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In this interview, Oakland McCulloch, a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel and author, discusses the transformative power of leadership and the impact of simple acts of kindness. Drawing from his military experiences, he emphasizes the importance of how family, personal growth, and servant leadership can foster a strong organization culture.

Oakland provides practical strategies through universal principles of leadership. By building trust by connecting with people and prioritizing genuine care and support, leaders can cultivate a sense of community and drive success across various contexts. These are strategies that are highly applicable to business analysis leadership.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01xjoN-7ctY

Oak McCulloch

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakland-mcculloch-34293256/

Book

Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be

https://www.amazon.com/Your-Leadership-Legacy-Becoming-Leader/dp/1952037107/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CUTI99RZJQQP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.A9EziSx4L_0Ye2_wdzd1qNIofeNBhzOIHaYiVoCZw2s.jWZhgHRwTxUaDs_eLNpADvhc37MbBv2Dwps9cb1ygx4&dib_tag=se&keywords=Your+Leadership+Legacy%3A+Becoming+the+Leader+You+Were+Meant+to+Be&qid=1737592291&sprefix=your+leadership+legacy+becoming+the+leader+you+were+meant+to+be%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-1

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In this Part 2 episode of Business Analysis in Colombia, I speak with Federico Ortega, Andrea Betancourt, Andrés Villa, and John Osorio about their experience as a product analyst, business analyst, developer, and performance analyst at the software company, Endava.

Some of these individuals are also members of IIBA Colombia Chapter. They discuss a day in the life of their job role, and their contribution to software development at Endava.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUHDwQDqHCM

IIBA Colombia

Website: https://colombia.iiba.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iiba...

Federico Ortega

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/federico-ortega-nieto-9757908/

Andrea Betancourt

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreabetan/

Andreas Villa

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anvaasquez/

John Osorio

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnperformance/

YouTube: JohnIT - https://www.youtube.com/@johnperformanceIT/videos

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This episode is Part 2 of Business Analysis in Colombia, I speak with some @Federico Ortega, @Andrea Betancourt, @John Osorio and others about their experience as a product analyst, business analyst, developer, and performance analyst at the software company, @Endava. Some of these individuals are also members of IIBA Colombia. They discuss their years of experience, the day in the life their job role, and their contribution to software development at Endava.

IIBA Colombia

Website: https://colombia.iiba.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iiba...

Federico Ortega

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/federico-ortega-nieto-9757908/

Andrea Betancourt

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreabetan/

John Osorio

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnperformance/

YouTube: JohnIT - https://www.youtube.com/@johnperformanceIT/videos

Sponsored by BA BLOCKS:

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It provides real world project-based teaching with top-notch experienced instructors, each with over 20 years industry experience. Check it out.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmUagON7Ht4

IIBA Colombia

Website: https://colombia.iiba.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/iiba-colombia-chapter/posts/?feedView=all

Orlando Calderin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orlandoguedezcalderin/

In this episode, Richard Audette, a product development catalyst, provides his perspective on solving product related problems with tight constraints like time, budget, and resources. Richard has 20 years of experience in the trenches with various roles like technical analyst, technical manager, business management analyst, product analyst, and currently as a Director of Innovation and Technology.

David Vrbanek, a senior business analysis practitioner who leads software development and business process improvement projects. In this episode David talks about analytical and descriptive modeling, best practice approaches for developing a Business Process Model, the value of business cases, and how to align a business case with strategic goals.

David Vrbanek

Website: https://everyday-ba.ca/my-courses

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvrbanek/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGY--3O_MOc

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YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDXPhVMjTjw

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohallaba/

Email: [email protected]

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