What is Business Analysis?

Business Analysis is defined as “the practice of enabling change in an organizational context, by defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to stakeholders” in the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK© Guide v3).  The BABOK guide was developed by a global working group, including our guest, Laura Paton.  

We talk with Laura about Business Analysis from different perspectives: 

1. The profession, research, and competencies 
2. Roles and Job Titles 
3. How long it takes to get good at business analysis 
4. Change management 
5. Organizations and business domains 
6. Starting a business analysis career 
7. Problem solving and opportunity seeking
8. People, process, and technology 
9. Data analytics 
10. Human behaviour and psychology 
11. The art and science of business analysis 
12. The importance of context  

RESOURCES: 

• LinkedIn Learning Course by Laura Paton: What is Business Analysis? https://www.linkedin.com/learning/what-is-business-analysis
• Certification in Business Data Analytics  https://www.iiba.org/business-analysis-certifications/business-data-analytics-certification/

Business Analysis Live is hosted by: - Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager at IIBA - Scott Bennett, Manager, Business Analysis at IIBA  We discuss business analysis topics and answer questions from our live audience.

Do you have questions about this topic or have an idea for a different topic? Ask us a question at live@iiba.org or leave us a voice message on our podcast homepage.

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/ 

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