BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast

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BA Brew - A Business Analysis Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 125 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  How to Find Your Business Analysis Voice | BA Career Advice from Industry Leaders

  Jul 31, 202630 minS13

  Technical skills are only part of becoming a successful Business Analyst. Learning how to communicate with confidence, influence stakeholders and ask the right questions is what helps great Business Analysts stand out. Jonathan Hunsley is joined by Emily Saunderson, Head of Profession for Business Analysis at the Department for Education, and Dr Carlos Pullen-Ferreira, Principal Consultant at AssistKD, to discuss how Business Analysts can find their voice, build confidence and increase their influence. Whether you're new to Business Analysis or an experienced Business Analyst, this discussion explores practical ways to increase your influence, develop professional confidence and grow your Business Analysis career. In this BA Brew episode: What it means to find your Business Analysis voice Building confidence as a Business Analyst Speaking up in stakeholder workshops and stakeholder meetings Influencing business decisions Becoming a trusted adviser Business Analysis leadership Mentoring and coaching Networking for Business Analysts Developing your Business Analysis career Helping the next generation of Business Analysts Emily also shares the remarkable story of being told she would never become a successful Business Analyst before eventually leading the business analysis profession at the Department for Education. LEARN MORE BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis Courses BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis Courses : Business Analysis Career Guide BA Brew Podcast Hub Business Analysis Conference Europe

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  How to Improve Digital Change Collaboration: An Introduction to Service Frameworks (feat. Chris Pyatt and Victoria Banner)

  Jun 12, 202627 minS12

  Service frameworks are a powerful yet often overlooked tool that can fundamentally change how teams understand, collaborate, and achieve outcomes. In this episode of BA Brew, Jonathan Hunsley from AssistKD is joined by Chris Pyatt and Victoria Banner to discuss how service frameworks help business analysts, business architects and service designers clarify their value, improve collaboration and navigate complex organisational change ecosystems. The discussion covers: What a service framework actually is – and how it defines the value a role delivers Why business analysis, architecture and service design overlap more than we think How frameworks create clarity on roles, responsibilities and boundaries The role they play in reducing confusion, conflict and duplication across teams How they support career growth, capability building and even recruitment decisions Practical advice on getting started – and why you don’t need to build everything at once Whether you are a business analyst, business architect, service designer or other digital change professional, this episode offers practical advice for improving conversations and outcomes. EXPLORE ASSISTKD TRAINING AssistKD offers Business Analysis and Service Design training online, in person and through eLearning, with over 30 years' experience in professional development. Relevant courses for this episode: BCS Business Analysis Practice - https://www.assistkd.com/courses/business-analysis-diploma-courses/bcs-certificate-business-analysis-practice BCS Business Architecture - https://www.assistkd.com/courses/architecture-courses/bcs-certificate-business-architecture A4Q Business Service Design - https://www.assistkd.com/courses/service-design-courses/a4q-certificate-business-service-design WATCH THIS EPISODE Watch all episodes of the BA Brew on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxdeXIxtEOU&list=PLEvIolukjrawamafeBkNM3pELcNqVrPN6

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  Episode #9

  Business Analysis Mode: Stuck On (feat. Stu Mullinger)

  May 29, 202627 minS12

  Once you learn business analysis skills, do they ever really switch off? In this episode of BA Brew, Mike, Ruth, Kerry and Stu discuss how BA thinking becomes embedded into everyday life - shaping how we solve problems, make decisions and interact with others. The discussion covers: Why BA skills naturally carry over into everyday situations Real-life examples of using BA thinking outside of work When analysis and problem-solving can be unhelpful The risk of “analysis paralysis” How to recognise when to switch off BA mode Techniques like circles of control, root cause thinking and options analysis in daily life The importance of empathy, presence and reading the room Whether you're a business analyst, change professional or team leader, this episode offers practical insights into balancing analytical thinking with real-world human situations. EXPLORE ASSISTKD TRAINING AssistKD offers Business Analysis and Service Design training online, in person and through eLearning, with over 30 years' experience in professional development. Relevant courses for this episode: BCS Certificate in Business Analysis Practice BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis BCS Certificate in Modelling Business Processes Eexplore AssistKD's full range of Business Analysis training courses here : https://www.assistkd.com/our-business-training-courses-classes

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  Episode #8

  Informal Networks & Gossip in Business Analysis (feat. Carlos Pullen-Ferreira)

  May 15, 202629 minS12

  Informal networks are one of the most powerful – and often overlooked - forces in organisations. For Business Analysts, understanding how information really flows can make the difference between struggling with change and successfully influencing it. In this episode of BA Brew, Jonathan Hunsley is joined by Michelle, Fiona and Carlos to explore the role of gossip and informal networks in the workplace – and how they impact organisational change. The discussion covers: What “gossip” actually means in a workplace context Why informal networks exist and how they create psychological safety during change The difference between formal communications and how information really spreads How informal networks can support better stakeholder engagement and change outcomes The risks of negative gossip, politics and organisational culture How Business Analysts can use informal networks to sense-check, influence and support change Whether you are a Business Analyst, change professional, service designer or team leader, this episode provides practical insights into the human side of organisations – and how to work with it, not against it. EXPLORE ASSISTKD TRAINING AssistKD offers Business Analysis and Service Design training online, in person and through eLearning, with over 30 years’ experience in professional development. Relevant courses for this episode: BCS Stakeholder Engagement BCS Digital Business Change BCS Benefits Management and Business Acceptance BCS Modelling Business Processes Explore AssistKD's Business Analysis full range of training courses here: https://www.assistkd.com/our-business-training-courses-classes

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  Episode #7

  Active Listening for Business Analysts (feat. Craig Rollason and Corrine Thomas)

  May 1, 202633 minS12

  Active listening is one of the most valuable skills a Business Analyst can develop — and one of the easiest to get wrong. In this episode of BA Brew, Jonathan Hunsley from AssistKD is joined by Craig Rollason and Corrine Thomas to discuss how active listening helps business analysts build trust, improve stakeholder conversations and gather better requirements. The discussion covers: What active listening really means for business analysts Why listening is central to effective stakeholder engagement Common unhelpful listening behaviours and how to avoid them How to prepare yourself to listen properly The value of summarising, silence and open questions How teams can practise and improve their listening skills together Whether you are a business analyst, service designer, change professional or team leader, this episode offers practical advice for improving conversations and outcomes. EXPLORE ASSISTKD TRAINING: AssistKD offers Business Analysis and Service Design training online, in person and through eLearning, with over 30 years' experience in professional development. Relevant courses for this episode: BCS Stakeholder Engagement BCS Requirements Engineering BCS Advanced Requirements Engineering BCS Business Analysis Practice LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE: Find BA Brew on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major platforms.

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