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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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25:46

The Invisible BA (Feat. Stefan Bossuwé)

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2022/01/28

When good business analysis happens nothing goes wrong, but there’s a danger that the extensive work behind a project running smoothly is not seen, understood or appreciated. Stefan Bossuwé joins the Brew Crew to talk about how, as a profession, we can turn the invisible BA into the visible BA. The chat touches on professionalism and competency; thinking holistically; the importance of the question ‘why’ and the idea of a platform or forum where BAs could share tangible, real-life examples of

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20:41

The BA Mindset (Feat. Fabricio Laguna and Christina...

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2022/01/14

Today’s chat over a brew is all about the BA mindset. Debbie, Christina and Fabricio discuss how the BA mindset extends much further than the business analyst role. Topics include curiosity and thinking analytically; how SWOT analysis has escaped professional boundaries; the danger of action for action’s sake and the value of sharing the BA mindset with others. Participants: AssistKD’s Debra Paul chats with Fabricio Laguna, business consultant, teacher and professional speaker and Christina

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21:58

Business Analysis Apprenticeship (England)

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2022/01/04

In this final podcast of 2021, the Brew Crew discuss the Business Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship scheme. Guest Claire Carroll gives an employer’s perspective, while Kuldip Kang shares her experience of going through the 18-month programme. Topics discussed include the different styles of learning involved, time-management challenges and more. Listen to the end for some useful tips from our guests for apprentices-to-be and employers. Participants: AssistKD’s Debra Paul and Nicole Rayner. With Claire

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26:02

Stakeholders (Feat. Pip Hall)

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2021/12/17

GIVEAWAY COMPETITION ALERT! Listen or watch to the end of this BA Brew for some festive chat and our not-to-be-missed Christmas stocking filler competition. Taking the time to understand who stakeholders are and what they need is key to the success of any project. In this Brew, our intrepid crew chat with Pip Hall about why she dislikes the term ‘stakeholder management’, and discuss how BAs can establish, maintain and enhance relationships with stakeholders. Useful thinking techniques touched

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23:46

The Solution Standoff (Feat. Karen Newnham)

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2021/12/03

The Brew Crew are never shy about thorny issues, so were happy to rise to the challenge when Karen Newnham got in touch about the tricky topic of solutions. In recent years BAs have been advised to avoid talking about solutions, yet nobody wants to ‘shut down’ stakeholders. Mike, Jonathan and Karen discuss where the ‘anti-solution’ mindset comes from, and how to engage with stakeholders when they suggest solutions at an early stage in a project. Ideas discussed include reframing solutions,

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22:34

The Benefit of Benefits (Feat. Simon Harbisher)

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2021/11/19

Having just discussed the Business Case Necessity in the last podcast, this week the Brew Crew tackle the perfect follow up subject: the value and challenges of benefits planning and realisation. Jonathan, Sandra and guest Simon Harbisher (who approached AssistKD with the idea) discuss the importance of learning from successes and failures; the role of the business analyst as negotiator; POPIT; the danger of change resistance; the importance of communication and more. Make sure you listen out

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18:31

The Business Case Necessity (Feat. Ian Richards)

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2021/11/05

Another chance to put the business world to rights over a refreshing brew. This week our Brew Crew are joined by author and BA thought leader Ian Richards, to discuss the necessity for the business case. Debbie, Jonathan and Ian discuss the value of the business case; why there is some controversy with some saying the business case is ‘anti-agile’; the succinct vs. the detailed business case; who ultimately should have ‘ownership’ and the different approaches of smaller and larger organisations.

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22:40

Business Architecture (Feat. Wouter Nieuwenburg)

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2021/10/22

Mike and Jonathan welcome guest Wouter Nieuwenburg to talk all things Business Architecture. The crew discuss the differences between the Business Architect and Business Analyst roles and what happens in that ‘grey area’ where respective toolkits overlap.Topics covered include knowledge sharing, co-creation and collaboration; the Business Architect as the BA’s ‘independent, critical friend’; the pathway from BA to Business Architect and how the Business Architecture toolkit can benefit the Business

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22:23

Design Thinking Feat. Kay Hardy

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2021/10/08

The Brew is back! Debbie and Jonathan launch Season 3 in style with guest Kay Hardy. The topic of the day is Design Thinking, an exploratory human-centric approach that offers a useful framework for business change. It’s all too easy to go back to the same BA tools time and time again. The crew talk about how Design Thinking helps BAs to refresh their approach, encouraging them to challenge assumptions, to elevate their thinking and to focus on people and outcomes. Related BA techniques discussed

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27:15

Resilience (Feat. Corrine Thomas)

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2021/09/10

It’s the Season 2 finale! In this episode the crew discuss Resilience with an expert on the subject, Corrine Thomas. Corrine talks about how BA tools can help build resilience at work and in our personal lives, for example the ‘Sarah Curve’ as a framework for dealing with emotions during times of change. Jonathan comes up with the term ‘Resilience well’, which Debbie thinks should be patented immediately. The team share their ways of dealing with difficulty including talking to trusted friends, box

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19:46

The BA Tools and Techniques Launch Chat

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2021/08/27

The crew are in fine form, celebrating the brand new edition of Business Analysis Techniques. With 123 tools and techniques for the BA to choose from, the skill is in knowing which to use in different contexts. MoSCoW, POPIT™, CATWOE, Johari Window and more… Debbie, Jonathan and Andrew share their favourites and those they think are underrated.They go on to discuss why some techniques are controversial and how the best can be applied to our day to day as well as our work lives. Andrew Kell ends the

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21:19

The Culture Conundrum (Feat. James Robertson)

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2021/08/13

Are you happy at work? It makes all the difference. Today the crew talk about the impact of workplace culture on our happiness and productivity. James Robertson – author, problem-solver and requirements engineering guru – is our expert guest. We discuss the differences between positive and toxic cultures; how measuring performance can be counter-productive; the importance of a supportive and confident team; Belbin’s team roles (https://www.belbin.com/about/belbin-team-roles) and more… including the

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16:28

The Love of Learning (Feat. Sam Merrick)

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2021/07/30

The best BAs are passionate about the subject and their specialisms, constantly updating their skills and techniques ‘toolkit’ and growing their understanding throughout their careers.Our guest on this BA Brew is the ever inspiring Sam Merrick, who talks to the crew about how he developed a hunger for learning, taking ownership of his career and self-funding many of the courses he has taken.Topics discussed include: the ‘virtuous circle’ of sharing learning; motivation and rewards; how to learn from

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21:45

The Agility Illusion (Feat. Lynda Girvan)

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2021/07/16

We’re joined by Lynda Girvan for a thought-provoking chat about what ‘Organisational Agility’ really means. The popular buzz-phrase ‘has been well and truly put to the test in the last 18 months, as businesses have adapted (or not) to changes brought about by the global pandemic. We discuss how business leaders have had to ‘walk the walk’ and how the Business Analysis toolkit can be used to challenge assumptions, change mind-sets and achieve successful outcomes. Participants: AssistKD’s Debra Paul,

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23:02

The Thoughtless Design of Everyday Things (Feat. Karl...

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2021/07/02

The crew are joined by Karl Wiegers, who challenges us to think more purposefully about good and bad design. Indeed there is so much poor design to be found in the everyday that Karl has published a book on the subject. Lots to consider for any BA who is serious about championing the user and customer experience, and a wake up call for all requirements engineers. Buy Karl Wiegers' new book The Thoughtless Design of Everyday Things here https://tinyurl.com/54zvjave Participants: AssistKD’s Mike

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22:31

The Business Analyst / Product Owner Conundrum (Feat....

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2021/06/18

Move over Game of Thrones, in this episode of the BA Brew we discuss the sometimes dynastic struggle between the Business Analyst and Product Owner roles. Who will be King (or Queen) and will BAs truly rule the world one day? Listen in to find out. Participants: AssistKD’s Debra Paul and Mike Williams with Geertje Appel, Business Analyst and Trainer at Le Blanc Advies.

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17:25

Requirements: Redundant or Relevant?

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2021/06/04

The BA Brew crew get to grips with the tricky question of the necessity of requirements. They argue that, when engineered appropriately for the working context, requirements should stand the test of time and not be thrown out with the waterfall bathwater. Listen out for Jonathan’s mini-rant (pattern emerging here) and Debbie’s Use Case Diagram confession. One not to be missed! Participants: AssistKD’s Debra Paul, Jonathan Hunsley and Mike Williams.

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19:16

The Leadership Lowdown (Feat. Tazeem Wafa)

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2021/05/21

Who better to discuss the key aspects of leadership with than the 2020 BA of the Year? No need then to shell out on a pile of leadership books (unless you want to impress with your Zoom background). ‘Hollow leadership’ is rightly called out and a simple word count will tell you just how important passion, empathy, trust and transparency are, particularly in troubled times. Participants: AssistKD’s Debra Paul and Jonathan Hunsley with Tazeem Wafa, Business Analyst Manager at the Bank of England and

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20:57

The Delivery Dilemma

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2021/05/07

The BA Brew crew tackle the age old dilemma of delivering immediate vs. longer term outcomes. If you think MVP is the ‘go to’ acronym of the day, you might want to think again. Prepare yourself for OMBO and for the very switched on cookies amongst you, OMBOC (Optimal Mutually Beneficial Outcome in Context) might become your new mantra. Listen on! Participants: AssistKD’s Debra Paul, Jonathan Hunsley and Mike Williams.

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26:24

Is there a Future for Business Analysis?

BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast ·

2021/04/01

In our Season 1 Finale, what other subject could our illustrious foursome tackle but “Is there a future for Business Analysis?” Join us for an informed discussion on the integrity and necessity of the BA skillset. Listen out for the BA ‘awkward teenage years’ and just how BAs might save the planet. The revolution starts here! Participants: AssistKD’s Debra Paul, Jonathan Hunsley and Mike Williams with Adrian Reed of Blackmetric Business Solutions.

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