Business Analysis Live!

Are you leaving your business analysis work to chance? Let’s talk about why planning your business analysis work matters more than you think.In this episode, I sit down with Kathy Berkidge, speaker, trainer and business analysis practitioner, to explore one of my favorite topics from the BABOK® Guide—Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring. We discuss why business analysis planning gets overlooked, what a solid business analysis plan looks like, and how it impacts stakeholder engagement and overall project success. Whether you’re working on a massive transformation or a quick enhancement, business analysis planning is a leadership skill that can elevate the importance of your work and how it directly relates to the outcomes of your initiative.🎙️Episode Highlights
• Why planning your business analysis work is critical• Common reasons planning gets skipped• The difference between a business analysis plan and a project plan• How planning strengthens stakeholder engagement• Nine key elements of a business analysis planning canvas• Adapting planning for Agile vs. Waterfall projects• Tips for scaling your plan based on project size

🔗 Resources
· Connect with Susan on LinkedIn
· Connect with Kathy on LinkedIn
· Learn about the 2026 Building Business Capability (BBC) conference
Business Analysis Live is hosted by Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). We talk with business analysis professionals about business analysis topics and answer questions from our live audience. If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to hit that Like button, subscribe to the channel, and share it with your friends. Your support helps us keep bringing you great content!The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a non-profit professional association serving the field of business analysis. As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain global standards for the ongoing development of the practice and certifications.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.iiba.org/#BusinessAnalysis #BusinessAnalysisPlanning #BABOK #IIBA

From agile insights to AI’s impact on business analysis, discover the top Business Analysis Live! conversations that shaped our profession in 2025. In this special end-of-year episode of Business Analysis Live, we’re hitting pause to celebrate the best of 2025. We look back at the top five episodes that got you thinking and inspired new ways to approach your business analysis. Whether you’re curious about agile, the latest standards, or the art of asking great questions, this recap is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Join me as we reflect on what made these conversations so impactful!
🔗 Resources
 Connect with Susan on LinkedIn

▶️ Watch the Top 5 Episodes
#5  What Business Analysis Professionals Should Know About Agile
#4 How a Framework Transforms Your Business Analysis Approach
#3 AI and the Future of Business Analysis Roles
#2 The New Standard in Business Analysis
#1 How to Ask Good Questions

Business Analysis Live is hosted by Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). We talk with business analysis professionals about business analysis topics and answer questions from our live audience. If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to hit that Like button, subscribe to the channel, and share it with your friends. Your support helps us keep bringing you great content!

The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a non-profit professional association serving the field of business analysis. As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain global standards for the ongoing development of the practice and certifications. Learn more at https://www.iiba.org/

#BusinessAnalysis #AgileMindset #FutureOfWork

Giving and receiving feedback doesn’t have to feel awkward—discover how to turn it into a powerful relationship-building skill!In this episode of Business Analysis Live, I sit down with Paweł Sidorowicz to unpack the art (and science!) of feedback. We explore why feedback matters, how to give it thoughtfully, and what it takes to receive it with grace—even when it stings. From practical frameworks to real-life stories, this conversation is packed with insights you can use right away to strengthen relationships at work and beyond. If feedback has ever felt uncomfortable, this episode will help you rethink it as a gift, not a lump of coal.
🎙️Episode Highlights
Why feedback is essential for building trust and relationships
Common challenges in giving and receiving feedback
A practical 4-step framework for delivering feedback effectively
Managing emotions before and during feedback conversations
Active listening and self-awareness as feedback superpowers
Cultural and personal factors that shape feedback
How to handle sensitive topics and timing
Turning feedback into growth opportunities

🔗 Resources
Connect with Susan on LinkedIn
Connect with Paweł on LinkedIn

Business Analysis Live is hosted by Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). We talk with business analysis professionals about business analysis topics and answer questions from our live audience. If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to hit that Like button, subscribe to the channel, and share it with your friends. Your support helps us keep bringing you great content!The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a non-profit professional association serving the field of business analysis. As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain global standards for the ongoing development of the practice and certifications.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.iiba.org/

What if the most influential voices in business analysis aren’t the ones writing books, speaking at conferences or leading training but the ones who are talking with their peers about their experiences? In this episode of Business Analysis Live, I sit down with John Wisner, host of the BA Insights podcast, to explore how our everyday conversations impact the business analysis community. We talk about why connecting with peers matters, how creativity and adaptability fuel great analysis, and why sharing your authentic voice can break you out of your imposter syndrome mindset. From tailoring techniques to embracing AI, this episode is packed with insights for anyone who wants to rethink the importance of those breakroom conversations!🎙️Episode Highlights• Why conversations—not just conferences—shape the business analysis community• The origin story of the BA Insights podcast and its impacts• Creativity in business analysis: bringing your whole self to the work• Interviewing skills and adaptability as core business analysis strengths• Tailoring techniques vs. following the textbook• Using observation and practice to grow your skills and find your style• How AI is influencing the practice of business analysis 🔗 Resources
· Connect with Susan on LinkedIn
·  Connect with John on LinkedIn
·  Watch John’s BA Insights podcast
Business Analysis Live is hosted by Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). We talk with business analysis professionals about business analysis topics and answer questions from our live audience. If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to hit that Like button, subscribe to the channel, and share it with your friends. Your support helps us keep bringing you great content!The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a non-profit professional association serving the field of business analysis. As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain global standards for the ongoing development of the practice and certifications.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.iiba.org/#BusinessAnalysis #ProfessionalGrowth #BACommunity

In this episode of Business Analysis Live, Susan sits down with Mate Toth, a Microsoft MVP and Power Platform consultant, to explore why human skills—yes, those so-called “soft skills”—are essential in tech. We talk about blending technical expertise with communication, storytelling, and adaptability, and why these skills give you a competitive edge whether you’re a developer, data engineer, or business analyst. Plus, Mate shares his fascinating journey from cruise ship photographer to tech leader and community builder, and why he believes the future of work is “human first, builder next.”🎙️Episode Highlights• Why human skills matter in technical roles• Mate’s unconventional career path• The intersection of art and technology• Code-switching between a solution mindset and human skills• Why organizations undervalue soft skills and what to do about it• Practical advice for developers who want to influence solutions• Overcoming introversion and building confidence• The role of AI and the future of human skills in tech

🔗 Resources
· Connect with Susan on LinkedIn
· Connect with Mate on LinkedIn
· Learn about the Shift+Enter Summit in Budapest, Hungary
Business Analysis Live is hosted by Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). We talk with business analysis professionals about business analysis topics and answer questions from our live audience. If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to hit that Like button, subscribe to the channel, and share it with your friends. Your support helps us keep bringing you great content!The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is a non-profit professional association serving the field of business analysis. As the global thought leader and voice of the business analysis community, IIBA actively supports the recognition of the profession, and works to maintain global standards for the ongoing development of the practice and certifications.

Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.iiba.org/
#BusinessAnalysis #HumanSkillsInTech #FutureOfWork