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All Business Analysts should master requirements and in this discussion, David breaks down how. One of the most critical Business Analyst skills is managing requirements and this is across all levels of the business analyst career path. Learn from our discussion how to level up your requirements game as a Business Analyst. BA services we recommend: ✨Want to be a BA? Check out the Business Analyst School: https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/baschool ✨Want to Double Your Income As A BA? Check out BA Masterminds: https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/bam 🤝 Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-odepidan/ 📥 Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠ About Inside Business Analysis Our aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour. Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis! Disclaimer Unless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity.

From Business Analyst to Product Manager! Heer joins us to talk about her experience of transitioning into Product Management as a Business Analyst. Heer breaks down how the business analyst career path links to Product Management. And how business analysis skills are transferrable to Product Management. BA services we recommend: ✨Want to be a BA? Check out the Business Analyst School: https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/baschool ✨Want to Double Your Income As A BA? Check out BA Masterminds: https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/bam 🤝 Connect with Heer Shah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heershah/ 📥 Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠ About Inside Business Analysis Our aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour. Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis! Disclaimer Unless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity. There are some affiliate links above. Should you choose to use them there is no extra cost to you and we would receive some compensation for it. If you’re happy with this thank you for supporting us.

How to become a Business Analyst (with no experience). I was invited to the BA Career Meetup to discuss my experience on how I switched to Business Analysis from Sales. From learning the right business analyst skills and acing my business analyst interviews, I break it all down. ✨Want to be a BA? Sign up: https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/switchtoba Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠ About Inside Business Analysis Our aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour. Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis! Disclaimer Unless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity.

Teaching kids about business analysis is one of the best ways to build the next generation of Business Analysts. Michael Quant and Eszter Brooks from Opencast are doing just that. They are answering questions such as what is a Business Analyst and what does a Business Analyst do to kids as young as twelve years old. Get inspired to start teaching Business Analysis. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Connect with Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrquandt/ Connect with Eszter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eszter-brooks-0926481b/ Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠ About Inside Business Analysis Our aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour. Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis! Disclaimer Unless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity.

Business Analysis skills of the future that will ensure you'll continue to stand out in the midst of all the technological advancements. The Business Analyst Career is one of the most in-demand tech jobs and will continue to grow over time. In our discussion we break down how to ensure you don't fall behind as a business analyst but you continue to build the right business analysis skills for today and the future. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Connect with David: https://everyday-ba.ca/ Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠ About Inside Business Analysis Our aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour. Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis! Disclaimer Unless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity.

Why Business Analysts Need A Community of Practice. In this episode, I spoke with Faizal about the power of a Business Analyst Community of Practice and why they are necessary. Communities of practice are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something they do and learn how to do it better as they interact regularly. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Connect with Faizal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faizaldawood/ Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠ About Inside Business Analysis Our aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour. Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis! Disclaimer Unless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity.

How To Land A Job via LinkedIn Without Applying For It! LinkedIn is a great tool for job hunting but it's also a way to create a profile which stands out to recruiters when you're looking for a new role. In this discussion, Beth shares her expertise and experience as someone who has landed a role without applying for it by utilising the power of LinkedIn. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup   Connect with Beth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-grace/   Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠   About Inside Business Analysis Our aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour.   Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis!   Disclaimer Unless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity.

How to stand out and become visible as a Business Analyst. In the business analyst career path, it is critical to be vocal and visible about the value we bring as Business Analyst. Many stakeholders may wonder what does a Business Analyst do or what is a business analyst, which can diminish the value we bring. For them to recognise the value of business analysis, start being vocal about your work. In this discussion, we talk about how to do this. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Connect with Dona on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donasimpson/ Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠ About Inside Business Analysis Our aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour. Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis! Disclaimer Unless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity.

Gamifying Business Analysis is one of the best business analyst skills that will propel your business analyst career. In this discussion, I speak with Kafilat about becoming a creative Business Analyst and leaning on gamification in your business analyst techniques to creatively solve problems. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Check Out Kafilat's BA Puzzles: https://amzn.to/3wfXqPp Connect with Kafilat on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kafilat-o-b5b2311b/ Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠ About Inside Business Analysis Our aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour. Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis! Disclaimer Unless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity.

Become a braver business analyst and step outside your comfort zone. Simon has deliberately gone through 50 challenges to test his limits as a Business Analyst pushing his business analyst skills to the next level. He has also done a talk at a business analyst conference amongst many other things. Get inspired to take your business analysis career to the next level through bravery. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Connect with Simon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-platt-100234215/ Check out Simon's blog: https://www.alternativebablog.com/   Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠   About Inside Business Analysis Our aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour.   Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis!   Disclaimer Unless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity.

How To Become A Business Analyst Contractor and Double Your Income. Mark is a Senior BA Mentor who teaches his students how to switch from permanent employee to contractor and double their business analyst salary in 90 days. Listen to this to learn how to take the next step in your business analyst career path and become a business analyst contractor. ✨Want to Double Your Income As A BA? Check out BA Masterminds: https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/bam Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signupConnect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbruins/ Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch!Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠ About Inside Business Analysis Our aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour. Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis! Disclaimer Unless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity.

Business Analyst certifications are a hot topic of discussion in the BA field. Some BAs see the benefit in them and pursue them to enhance their business analyst skills and others don't see the point. Wondering whether business analyst certifications will be worth in your business analyst career path? Listen to my discussion with Sam Merrick on this. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Connect with Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-merrick-cbap/ Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠ About Inside Business Analysis Our aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour. Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis! DisclaimerUnless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity.

Want to build a Business Analyst Career Path? The Business Analyst roadmap shouldn't be based on Business Analyst job titles, but on much more than that. Listen to my discussion with Laura Brandenburg on the Business Analyst Success Path framework to plan your Business Analyst career. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠ About Inside Business Analysis Our aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour. Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis! Disclaimer Unless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity.

Want to become a Business Analyst in 2024? What you need is a clear strategy to take you from where you are to landing your first BA job. In this episode, I speak with Pippa about the Business Analyst School and how she teaches her students to change careers and become business analysts. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Join the Business Analyst School Bootcamp this January: https://businessanalystschool.com/the-ba-bootcamp-training-2024/?affiliate=insideba Become A Member of the Business Analyst School: https://insideba--businessanalystschool.thrivecart.com/annual-subscription/ Connect with Pippa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pippa-g/ Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch!Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠ About Inside Business Analysis Our aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour. Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis! Disclaimer Unless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity.

Being a contractor is attractive for many professionals as it leads to more opportunities to broaden your experience, work on strategic initiatives and earn a six-figure income! However, it’s not all sunshine and roses, there are risks associated with contracting. In this episode, Kamal breaks down the realities of life as a contractor and what the risks and rewards are. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠ https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Connect with Kamal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalmarwaha/ ⁠Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch!Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠ About Inside Business AnalysisOur aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour. Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis! DisclaimerUnless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity.

Starting a new project as a Business Analyst can be scary and exciting at the same time. In this chat, Deborah breaks down strategies and tips for Business Analysts to hit the ground running and start off on the right foot. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Connect with Deborah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-sodiya/ Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠ About Inside Business Analysis Our aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour. Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis! Disclaimer Unless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity.

The life of a solo Business Analyst consultant is full of ups and downs. Stu is the Principal Consultant at Better BA and he gives us the blueprint of how to start your consultancy, navigating life as a solo BA and much more. He also touches on the key Business Analysis skills needed to succeed! Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Connect with Stu on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stumullinger Check out Better BA Consultancy: https://betterba.co.uk⁠Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch!Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠ About Inside Business AnalysisOur aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour. Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis! DisclaimerUnless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity.

Business Analysts can play a big part in enabling business processes and technological implementations to be geared towards optimising revenue for the organisation. A framework to use is called Revenue Operations and in this discussion, we break down what this means and how you can be a revenue-minded Business Analyst through RevOps. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Connect with Pragati on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pragatisinha/ Check out Capstone Consulting: https://capstonehq.com/ ⁠Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠ About Inside Business Analysis Our aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour.Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis! Disclaimer Unless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity.

One of the superpowers of Business Analysts is Strategy Analysis. We are well equipped to help organisations and senior leaders to realise their strategy and drive strategic change forward! Kathleen Schwaber shares her thoughts on this and how strategic analysis is a key business analyst skill. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Connect with Kathleen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kschwaber/⁠ Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch!Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠ About Inside Business Analysis Our aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour.Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis! Disclaimer Unless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity.

Want to progress from Business Analyst to Senior Business Analyst? Eirik is a Senior Business Analyst and a Business Analyst Mentor and he coaches people to go from BA to Senior BA. Become an Insider and sign up for our newsletter: ⁠https://insidebusinessanalysis.com/signup Sign up for Eirik's Senior BA event: https://www.linkedin.com/events/howtobecomeaseniorbusinessanaly7109214824378576896/about/ Connect with Eirik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eiriknetland/ ⁠Would you like to be a guest on the Podcast or know someone who might be? Get in touch! Email: ⁠hello@insidebusinessanalysis.com⁠ About Inside Business Analysis Our aim is to provide practical tips, engaging discussions and interviews with industry experts in this space. We aim to remove the jargon and get to the nitty-gritty of how you can improve your business analysis skills and elevate your career. Tune in for insights, down-to-earth conversations, and a sprinkle of humour. Welcome Inside the world of Business Analysis! Disclaimer Unless explicitly stated, podcast guests, are viewed as personal guests and not in any way as representatives of their employer. Opinions expressed within the podcast are solely the host’s and the guest’s and do not reflect an organisation/employer in any capacity. #businessanalysis #businessanalyst