Business Analysis Live!

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)•iiba.org

Business analysis is one of the top trending skills today. From problem solvers to change agents to advocates, business analysis professionals perform many roles in organizations and governments all over the world. Join us every other Tuesday as host Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager from the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®), has candid practitioner chats with industry colleagues about business analysis topics. If you like to listen to lively discussions, interviews, and some great career advice, this podcast is for you!

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Episodes

How to Ask Better Questions

Asking good questions is an essential skill for business analysis professionals. In this episode, Scott and Susan give tips and advice on how to improve your skills at asking questions. And, as always, we answer some really good questions from our listeners. Do you have a question on this topic? Ask us a question at live@iiba.org or leave us a voice message on our podcast homepage. #askquestions #activelistening #businessanalysis...

Jun 27, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Communicating With Leadership

One of the things that business analysis professionals do is talk with stakeholders who are in leadership roles, such as managers, directors or executives. It can sometimes be intimidating to talk with these important people in organizations. In this episode we talk about the "executive mindset" and tips for how to prepare yourself to communicate with people in leadership roles successfully. Do you have questions about this topic? Ask us a question at live@iiba.org or leave us a voice message on...

Jun 27, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The Critical Role of Business Analysis in Becoming a Data-Driven Organization Research Recap

In this bonus episode, Scott and Susan talk with Dr. David Marco, President of EW Solutions and global authority in data governance. We answer more questions from the Achieving More With Data: The Critical Role of Business Analysis in Becoming a Data-Driven Organization webinar and take listener questions about data analytics, the importance of business analysis to data projects and much more. Have a question on this topic? Ask us at live@iiba.org or leave us a voice message on our podcast homep...

Jun 27, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 7

What is a Subject Matter Expert (SME)?

Business analysis professionals often use the term "SME." What is it? That's the abbreviation for the phrase "subject matter expert." SMEs are important to the work identifying and solving problems. In this episode Scott and Susan define the term and talk about how subject matter experts are used to help with projects. Do you have questions about this topic? Ask us a question at live@iiba.org or leave us a voice message on our podcast homepage. #subjectmatterexpert #SME #businessanalysis #busine...

Jun 27, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 2

How to Become a Business Analysis Professional

Scott and Susan receive a lot of questions from listeners interested in getting into the business analysis profession. In this episode, we cover everything from transferrable skills to business analysis certifications to how you can learn and develop through IIBA Chapters . As always, we answer questions from our listeners. Do you have a question about becoming a business analysis professional? Ask us a question at live@iiba.org or leave us a voice message on our homepage. #businessanalysis #IIB...

Jun 27, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 5

How to Prepare Your Business Analysis Professional Development Goals

At the beginning of the year, employees and managers think about their goals. Putting together a plan to achieve those goals can feel overwhelming but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, Scott and Susan talk about how you can use some of the resources and tools from the International Institute of Business Analysis to guide your professional development and career planning. We'll introduce you to the 5-step Career Action Guide , which includes a handy Business Analysis Self-Assessment Quiz to...

Jun 27, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6

2021 Year in Review: IIBA News, Trends and Updates

2021 was a busy year for IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis). In this episode Scott and Susan talk about 2021 news, trends and updates from IIBA and we talk about the things coming up in 2022 for our organization. Click to learn more about the topics included in this episode: How to become an IIBA Member Find upcoming webinars on business analysis topics Watch our webinar The Critical Role of Business Analysis in Becoming a Data-Driven Organization , the findings from our researc...

Jun 27, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Working with a Data Scientist

Data never speaks for itself. You have to create truth with data. -Dr. Gary Edwards In this episode of Business Analysis Live! we talk with Dr. Gary Edwards, CEO of Golfdale Consulting, who is a data analyst and data scientist. We talk all about the roles and responsibilities in data analysis and how business analysis professionals work with data scientists and other data-related roles. We cover your important questions arounds certifications (and, specifically IIBA's CBDA - Certificate in Busin...

Feb 24, 2022•39 min•Season 1Ep. 9

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