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BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast

Our podcast is a chance to tune into our musings on a range of subjects from the use of business analysis tools and techniques to the books we like that are helpful for business change professionals.

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23:05

Self Assessment and Development Tools (Feat. Corrine...

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/11/03

Self-assessment and development tools provide useful insights which can benefit individuals, teams and organisations. This BA Brew features special guest Corrine Thomas (business analysis leader, coach, mentor, writer and author) and looks at some of the tools including MBTI Myers Briggs, StrengthsFinder, Engage, Strengths Profile, the Strengths Deployment Inventory and Mindset Advantage. Useful links: Myers Briggs Experts in business psychology and personality assessment (themyersbriggs.com)

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31:26

Stepping Beyond the BA Toolbox (Feat. Pip Hall)

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/10/20

Newly crowned IRM UK Business Analyst of the Year winner Pip Hall joins the Brew Crew this week. Pip talks about her BA journey and those key life skills to be found beyond the standard BA toolbox. The inspiring and heartwarming chat covers what we can learn from our hobbies, interests and relationships; the importance of empathy and why Pip thinks we should take our whole selves to work. You may enjoy the following BA Brews: BA Brew Episode 26: Stakeholders (Feat. Pip Hall) BA Brew Episode 47:

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23:18

Concise and Coherent Communication (Feat. Miruna...

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/10/06

In this fascinating BA Brew, business consultant and communications specialist Miruna Ursache talks about the different ways we communicate, and the power of understanding where our personal communication styles, habits and patterns come from. Miruna is the founder of training and coaching company Refraiz, and has led fun, interactive communications workshops at the BA Manager Forum and the BA Conference Europe. You may enjoy the following BA Brews: BA Brew 48: The Benefits of One Pagers BA Brew

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19:02

The Secret Life of Presenters: Practical Presentation...

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/09/22

Between them, our Brew Crew have decades of presentation-giving experience. In this eye-opening chat they share some useful and practical advice… and a few embarrassing stories. From testing the tech to the best throat pastilles, discover some handy hacks and hints to make sure your presentations go without a hitch. Find out about AssistKD’s Presentation Skills course here. Plan for success in your BA career with AssistKD’s FREE Career Planner tool. For all the latest business analysis, business

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20:45

Brainy Glue: A Novel Approach to Business Analysis...

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/09/08

It took Ian Richards and Filip Hendrickx five days and an entire wall of Post-It notes to create the storyline for the business novel Brainy Glue. It then took them three years to write it, around their many commitments. In this BA Brew, Filip and Ian talk about the main themes explored in the novel – business analysis, innovation and change… and how they managed to weave 25 BA techniques into the 52 chapters. Topics discussed include: Understanding people’s drivers to inform stakeholder engagement;

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34:15

How to Become a Business Analysis Professional (Feat....

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/08/25

How do you become a BA professional? In today’s BA Brew, the crew talk about their respective journeys and business analysts can gain certifications, increase their skills and raise the standard of their business analysis work. Topics covered include: Training and development in business analysis; the pros and cons of the multiple-choice question and the oral exam; the difference between qualifications and certifications; the many routes to becoming a BA; creating a tailored professional development

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40:02

The AI Brew (Hosted by ChatGPT)

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/08/11

🤖💼 The Future of Work: AI & Human Collaboration 🤝 This week's BA Brew is taking a futuristic turn, as we host an exclusive session led by a ChatGPT Avatar! Yes, you heard that right—a digital entity ready to explore, engage, and enlighten us on the potential and pitfalls of AI in the workplace. Join us to dive into topics like: How AI is reshaping industries 🏭 The balance between human intuition and machine efficiency 🧠⚙️ Ethical considerations in the age of automation 🎗️ Building a future

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19:00

Advice That Got Us Through Life (Feat. Julie Walker)

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/07/28

You know you’ve had great advice when you remember it and feel inspired by it throughout your life. This week the Brew Crew and special guest Julie Walker share some valuable gems of wisdom – including how to eat an elephant (one bite at a time). Julie Walker is the author of the historical novel ‘Bonny & Read’, about the lives of the famous women pirates Ann Bonny and Mary Read. Further reading: By Julie Walker: Bonny & Read: The stunning new feminist historical novel for 2022

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36:13

50 Mighty Words to Grow your Business (Feat. Felicity...

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/07/14

Communications failure is behind most business disasters, where people are afraid to admit they don’t fully understand what they are supposed to be doing, and why. Luckily, our latest BA Brew guest is on the case. In this fascinating discussion, Felicity Cowie –communications consultant, multi-award winning investigative news journalist and former Panorama editor – shares useful insights from her decades of experience. Topics covered include: the power of stating what you are doing and why

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23:52

Imposter Syndrome: Are you an imposter in BA...

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/06/16

This week our intrepid crew are joined by Jo Fahy to talk about Imposter Syndrome, something 80% of us admit to having experienced. The discussion includes what Imposter Syndrome is; the many ways it can manifest itself; personal experiences; gender and age factors; why a little self-doubt is useful but a lot is prohibitive; the power of being authentic; asking for feedback; silencing the inner critic and more. Jo Fahy is a Senior Business Analyst at the University of Manchester, and a member of the

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28:08

Be More Pirate Feat. Alex Barker and Julie Walker

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/06/02

This week we welcome two very special guests aboard the good ship BA Brew. 🏴‍☠️Novelist Julie Walker shares the incredible story of notorious female pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read while facilitator, speaker and author Alex Barker encourages us to learn from the Be More Pirate’s pirate code (see below). Are you brave enough to find your inner pirate and challenge the status quo? Topics discussed include: what motivated Ann Bonny and Mary Read to challenge the norms; the freedom and equality

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23:14

Customer-centric Change (Feat. Sushma Sundaran)

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/05/19

This week the Brew Crew discuss why the customer should be at the centre of any change initiative. Their special guest is Sushma Sundaran, a Senior Technology Delivery Manager at the Home Office, with extensive experience of customer-centric change. Topics covered include: listening to, understanding and meeting diverse customer needs; customer journey mapping; the customer experience; customer retention; the importance of shared values; the human touch; using CATWOE, the SARAH curve and more.

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28:02

RE Practices (Feat. Karl Wiegers and Candase Hokanson)

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/05/05

Karl Wiegers and Candase Hokanson join the Crew this week to chat about requirements practices. Answering the need for a shorter book on requirements, their new book ‘Software Requirements Essentials’ focuses on the 20 core practices essential for software and systems projects. Topics covered in the Brew include: the requirements engineering framework; modelling; why requirements matter; requirements management; the separation of elicitation and analysis; requirements in Agile projects;

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23:50

The BA Story (Feat. Lee Fewkes)

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/04/21

Are you a business analyst with a story to tell? In this BA Brew, Lee Fewkes tells the Crew why he created The BA Story, where business analysts can share their BA stories and insights. Topics covered include: The power and connection of the personal story; how no two business analysts are the same; how it feels to reflect on your career challenges and achievements; the many roads to becoming a BA and more. You can find the BA Story website here: The Business Analyst Story (thebastory.com)

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23:45

Whose Persona is it Anyway?

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/04/06

How can you make your customers or end users feel real, empathise with them and better understand what they really want and need? In this Brew Kerry, Mike and Pete discuss the power of Personas, and how BAs can create and use them effectively. The chat covers: what are Personas; avoiding stereotypes; customer research; using photos and names; how Personas link to other techniques such as User Stories and Empathy Mapping; and more. If you’re interested in Personas you may be interested in watching

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36:53

Neurodiversity (feat. Simon Platt)

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/03/24

The topic for this latest BA Brew was suggested by Principal Business Analyst Simon Platt. A keen Neurodiversity Advocate, Simon addresses this sensitive and sometimes challenging topic, sharing his insights into and experience of Neurodiversity with the Brew Crew and wider BA Brew audience. Topics discussed include: What is Neurodiversity?; looking beyond labels; trust and psychological safety in the workplace; strategies for the individual; the 3 components of ADHD and more. AssistKD provides

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27:39

I'm a Business Analyst. How did that happen?

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/03/10

Our latest BA Brew guest is the wonderful Fae Marcano, Business Analyst of the Year 2022. In this episode Fae and the crew talk about how they became business analysts and their experiences of the BA of the Year awards. Topics include: how Fae, Jonathan and Lisa became BAs; the ‘why’ of becoming a BA; the Business Analyst of the Year experience and why it’s worth entering; the joys of networking and knowledge sharing; why mentoring matters; promoting the BA role and much more. Fae may well inspire

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15:10

Books that change the way we work

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/02/24

Can a book really change the way you work, or even how you look at life? The Brew Crew certainly think so. Watch this podcast to hear about the books that have made them think differently, and that they return to again and again for inspiration. Topics discussed include: how our reading choices evolve; people taking away different messages from the same book; books on self-awareness and mindset; books about dealing with change; insights from works of fiction; books with practical tips, frameworks

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29:29

Think Like a CEO (Feat. Byron Morrison)

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/02/10

The new series of the BA Brew kicks off with a cracker of an episode. Author, life coach and business consultant Byron Morrison challenges us to learn from the CEO mindset in order to reach our full potential in life and in business. It’s inspiring stuff. Topics covered include: the decision framework; thinking holistically; risk aversion; the value of trying and failing; maintaining momentum vs. staying in your comfort zone; energy management; reflection; self-awareness and more. Byron Morrison is

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22:42

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone (Feat. Producer Tom)

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2023/01/06

It’s our 50th BA Brew! To celebrate this momentous milestone Producer Tom finally steps out from behind the camera… but he’s not sure how comfortable he feels about it. From taking up bee-keeping to playing music on an open mic night the Crew share how they’ve stepped out of their respective comfort zones. And they discuss some useful strategies, including some from the business analysis toolkit. AssistKD provides training, apprenticeships and consultancy services throughout the UK and

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