BA Bites - Top 10 Things New Business Analysts Get Wrong (And How to Get Them Right)

Update: 2025-08-07

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Every new BA makes mistakes — but the best ones learn fast. In this episode, Benjamen Walsh shares the 10 most common missteps new business analysts make, along with practical fixes, tools, and real examples to help you get it right.

From jumping into solutions too soon to being afraid to ask “dumb” questions, this is your shortcut to becoming the BA your team needs — faster.

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BA Bites - Top 10 Things New Business Analysts Get Wrong (And How to Get Them Right)

Benjamen Walsh from The Better Business Analysis Institute (BBAI)

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BA Bites - Top 10 Things New Business Analysts Get Wrong (And How to Get Them Right)

Benjamen Walsh from The Better Business Analysis Institute (BBAI)

BA Bites - Top 10 Things New Business Analysts Get Wrong (And How to Get Them Right)