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Mar 2025
49m 33s

The New Standard in Business Analysis

International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)
About this episode

Business analysis is evolving—are you keeping up? IIBA hasjust released the next iteration of The Business Analysis Standard, offering a more accessible, practical guide to business analysis that goes beyond just practitioners. This 60-page free business analysis resource simplifies key concepts, making it easier to communicate the value of business analysis, align with leadership, and drive better business outcomes.

In this episode, guest, Tyler Kenny, IIBA Product Manager forthe latest version, joins Susan to share his insights on the evolution of the Standard, key improvements, and how it helps organizations drive better outcomes. Whetheryou're a business analyst, product owner, consultant, or leader, this iteration of the Standard (and this episode) has something for you!


🎙️Episode Highlights

• Introduction to the new Business Analysis Standard

• Why the update was needed

• Key improvements: accessibility, readability, and organizational considerations

• The role of volunteers in shaping the Standard

• How the Standard complements the BABOK Guide

• Future updates and evolving business analysis practices

🔗 Resources

Download The Business Analysis Standard

Connect with Tyler on LinkedIn

Business Analysis Live is hosted by Susan Moore, CommunityEngagement 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.

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The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) is anon-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 maintainglobal standards for the ongoing development of the practice and certifications.

Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.iiba.org/

#BusinessAnalysisStandard #BACommunity #businessanalysis

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