BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast
by AssistKD
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.
Podcast episodes
Season 7
The Strategy and Architecture Rant (Feat. Vicky Rothwell)
Editor Tom found this BA Brew ‘mind-blowing’ and we think you will too. If you have ever felt ‘put in your box’ as a BA, you need to hear what Enterprise Architect and Strategy Delivery Consultant Vicky Rothwell has to say. Vicky challenges business analysts to push for a strategic role, to be bold with our BA toolkits and to build our understanding of business architecture and service design. Topics covered in this BA Brew include: The overlap between the business architecture and business analysis toolkits. The rise of the strategic business analyst. Business architecture as an opportunity for BAs. Self-limiting beliefs and how to resist being put in the ‘BA Box’. Why business analysts, business architects and service designers are a powerful alliance. The capability lens and the value proposition. Responding to business events. Microservices and macroservices. Vicky Rothwell works as Strategy Lead at Airelogic Limited. You may enjoy the following BA Brews: BA Brew 22: Business Architecture (Feat. Wouter Nieuwenburg) BA Brew 22: Business Architecture (Feat. Wouter Nieuwenburg) - YouTube BA Brew 42 Business Analysts - Leaders or Followers? (Feat. Emily Tom) BA Brew 42 Business Analysts - Leaders or Followers? (Feat. Emily Tom) - YouTube BA Brew 46: Business Service Design BA Brew 46: Business Service Design - YouTube BA Brew Episode 50: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone BA Brew 50: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone (Feat. Producer Tom) - YouTube For all the latest business analysis, business change and service design content, including bitesize learning videos, please like, subscribe and share this podcast. #businessanalysis #businessanalyst #businessarchitecture #enterprisearchitecture #businessstrategy #PESTLE #VMOST #SWOT #requirements #requirementsengineering #servicedesign #designthinking #userstories #usecases #outcomesfocus #technologyarchitecture #businessoutcomes #leadership
Self Assessment and Development Tools (Feat. Corrine Thomas)
Self-assessment and development tools provide useful insights which can benefit individuals, teams and organisations. This BA Brew features special guest Corrine Thomas (business analysis leader, coach, mentor, writer and author) and looks at some of the tools including MBTI Myers Briggs, StrengthsFinder, Engage, Strengths Profile, the Strengths Deployment Inventory and Mindset Advantage. Useful links: Myers Briggs Experts in business psychology and personality assessment (themyersbriggs.com) StrengthsFinder StrengthsFinder 2.0 | EN - Gallup Engage https://www.engagecoach.com/ Strengths Profile What are your Strengths? | Strengths Profile Strength Deployment Inventory Strength Deployment Inventory 2.0 | Core Strengths Assessment Mindset Advantage Mindset Advantage Psychometric - Matthew Syed Consulting, Mindset Cultures That Empower People You may enjoy the following BA Brews: BA Brew Episode 41: Job Crafting (Feat. Charlotte Axon) BA Brew 41: Job Crafting (Feat. Charlotte Axon) - YouTube BA Brew Episode 30: Confidence (Feat. Philippa Thomas) BA Brew 30: Confidence (Feat. Philippa Thomas) - YouTube BA Brew Episode 20: Resilience (Feat. Corrine Thomas) BA Brew 20: Resilience (Feat. Corrine Thomas) - YouTube Read AssistKD’s book review of StrengthsFinder by Tim Rath BOOK REVIEW: StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath | Assist Knowledge Development (assistkd.com) For all the latest business analysis, business change and service design content, including bitesize learning videos, please like, subscribe and share this podcast. #businessanalysis #businessanalyst #personalitytools #myersbriggs #selfawareness #mindsetadvantage #engage #strengthsprofile #strengthsfinder #SDI #psychometrictest #growthmindset #personalitytests #selfassessmenttools
Stepping Beyond the BA Toolbox (Feat. Pip Hall)
Newly crowned IRM UK Business Analyst of the Year winner Pip Hall joins the Brew Crew this week. Pip talks about her BA journey and those key life skills to be found beyond the standard BA toolbox. The inspiring and heartwarming chat covers what we can learn from our hobbies, interests and relationships; the importance of empathy and why Pip thinks we should take our whole selves to work. You may enjoy the following BA Brews: BA Brew Episode 26: Stakeholders (Feat. Pip Hall) BA Brew Episode 47: Creating Purpose and Meaning (feat. Joe Newbert)For all the latest business analysis, business change and service design content, including bitesize learning videos, please like, subscribe and share this podcast. #businessanalysis #businessanalyst #servicedesign #communicationskills #empathy #BAtoolbox #BAskills #stakeholderengagement
Concise and Coherent Communication (Feat. Miruna Ursache)
In this fascinating BA Brew, business consultant and communications specialist Miruna Ursache talks about the different ways we communicate, and the power of understanding where our personal communication styles, habits and patterns come from. Miruna is the founder of training and coaching company Refraiz, and has led fun, interactive communications workshops at the BA Manager Forum and the BA Conference Europe. You may enjoy the following BA Brews: BA Brew 48: The Benefits of One Pagers BA Brew 61: 50 Mighty Words to Grow Your Business For all the latest business analysis, business change and service design content, including bitesize learning videos, please like, subscribe and share this podcast. #businessanalysis #businessanalyst #servicedesign #communicationskills #businesscommunication #communications #verbalcommunication #writtencommunication #nonverbalcommunication
The Secret Life of Presenters: Practical Presentation Tips
Between them, our Brew Crew have decades of presentation-giving experience. In this eye-opening chat they share some useful and practical advice… and a few embarrassing stories. From testing the tech to the best throat pastilles, discover some handy hacks and hints to make sure your presentations go without a hitch. Find out about AssistKD’s Presentation Skills course here. Plan for success in your BA career with AssistKD’s FREE Career Planner tool. For all the latest business analysis, business change and service design content, including bitesize learning videos, please like, subscribe and share this podcast. #businessanalysis #businessanalyst #presentations #presentationskills #businesspresentations #presentationhacks #presentationtips #presentationpreparation #givingpresentations