The Better Business Analyst Podcast

BA Bites - “The Business wants this......”

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

But “the business” isn’t a person.It doesn’t make decisions.And it certainly doesn’t own the consequences.In this episode, Benjamen breaks d...

The Business Case Is Dead. Long Live the Opportunity Canvas.

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Traditional business cases are slowing organisations down — and most of them were never telling the truth anyway.They’re political documents dress...

The Brutal Truth: How Business Analysts Should Approach a Custom ERP Implementation

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Custom ERP implementations aren’t “just another project.” They’re an organisational reconstruction. They expose every broken process, every da...

BA Bites - How Business Analysts Should Approach a Salesforce Implementation

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Salesforce can transform a business — or turn into another expensive tool nobody actually uses. The difference almost always comes down to how the B...

BA Bites - From 5G to Smart Cities: Finding Business Opportunities in Connected Data and Processes

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Benjamen Walsh breaks down how advanced connectivity — from 5G and 6G networks to IoT and edge computing — is reshaping the world...

BA Bites - When Human-Centred Design Isn’t What It Seems: From Users to Customers and True Innovation

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all say we’re doing human-centred design — but what happens when the “human” turns out to be our internal process, not our actual customer?...

BA Bites - Going Deep with The 4P+ Framework: People, Processes, Projects and Products

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Better Business Analyst Podcast, Benjamen Walsh revisits one of his most powerful models — The 4P+ Framework: People, Process...

BA Bites - Bridging Strategy and Delivery: The Missing Middle for BAs

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every great strategy needs someone to turn it into action — and that’s where Business Analysts shine.In this episode, Benjamen Walsh explores how ...

BA Bites - Making Sense of Jira Goals — Connecting Strategy to Delivery

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt like your Jira projects are running on autopilot with no clear link back to business outcomes? You’re not alone. In this episode, Benjamen...

BA Bites - 10 things every BA should know about Git, GitHub, and Continuous Delivery/Integration

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Better Business Analyst Podcast, Benjamen Walsh shares 10 things every BA should know about Git, GitHub, and Continuous Deliver...

BA Bites - Top 10 ways to become a Strategic BA

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The leap from delivery to strategy is the real career game-changer for Business Analysts.In this episode, Benjamen Walsh's shares his Top 10 ways ...

The AI Business Analyst is here — and it’s not replacing you, it’s working with you.

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Benjamen breaks down the Top 10 ways AI, and especially Microsoft Copilot, is already transforming the BA role. From requirements eli...

BA Bites - Top 10 Job-Seeking Strategies for Business Analysts & IT Professionals

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Job hunting can feel like a full-time job — one day you’re full of hope, the next you’re wondering if anyone even saw your CV.In this episode of...

BA Bites - Continuous Discovery - The Best way to add value everday

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From waterfall to agile — and now to continuous discovery.In this episode of the Better Business Analyst Podcast, we explore the next big shift in h...

BA Bites - 10 Ways Narrative Shapes Better Outcomes (BA as a Storyteller)

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The BA as Storyteller: 10 Ways Narrative Shapes Better OutcomesBusiness Analysts aren’t just requirement gatherers — we’re storytellers.In this ...

BA Bites - Top 10 Lessons from the Jobs To Be Done Framework

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Better Business Analyst Podcast, Benjamen Walsh unpacks the Jobs To Be Done (JTBD) framework—a powerful way to understand wha...

BA Bites - 10 Things You Need to Know About Managing Products in an Enterprise

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Managing a product in an enterprise isn’t like working in a start-up. It’s bigger, slower, more political – and far more complex. But when you g...

BA Bites - Top 10 Things New Business Analysts Get Wrong (And How to Get Them Right)

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every new BA makes mistakes — but the best ones learn fast. In this episode, Benjamen Walsh shares the 10 most common missteps new business analysts...

BA Bites - Top 10 Ways BAs Can Leverage Shadow IT

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Shadow IT: The Secret Weapon – Top 10 Ways Business Analysts Can Use It For GoodThink Shadow IT is just a security risk? Think again. In this week’...

BA Bites - 10 Things Every BA Should Know About Local Government

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What’s it really like working as a Business Analyst in local government?In this episode of The Better Business Analyst Podcast, I’m drawing from r...

BA Bites - 10 Things Every BA Should Know About International Trade & Export

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

International trade is high-stakes, high-impact work—and BAs are at the centre of how governments support their exporters and grow economies. In thi...

BA Bites - 10 Things Every BA Needs to Know About the Energy Sector

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Working in the energy industry as a Business Analyst? Or about to walk into the space?In this episode, I unpack the ten things every BA must know—fr...

BA Bites - 10 Things Every BA Needs to Know About Working in Education

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m diving into the realities of being a Business Analyst in the education sector—where data is fragmented, outcomes matter more ...

BA Bites - Top 10 Ways Business Analysts Miss the Mark (Even When the Requirements Are Right)

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever delivered the exact requirements… and still watched the solution fall flat?In this episode, I break down the top 10 reasons BAs miss the mark –...

BA Bites - The Top 10 Ways Business Analysts Influence Strategy (Without the Title)

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t need a title to lead — you just need the right approach.In this episode of The Better Business Analyst, I break down the Top 10 ways Bus...

BA Bites - The 10 Templates Every BA Needs

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Templates don’t just make life easier—they make you better.In this BA Bites episode, I break down the 10 most essential templates every Business A...

BA Bites - AI in the C-Suite: The Rise of the Chief AI Officer

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As AI moves from tool to transformation, a new executive role is emerging: the Chief AI Officer. In this episode, Benjamen Walsh breaks down why the C...

BA Bites - Pain Points vs. Problems – Why Getting This Right is Everything

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pain Points vs. Problems – Why Getting This Right is Everything🧠 In this episode of The Better Business Analyst, I’m pulling back the curtain o...

BA Bites - Start with the Big Picture: 10 Reasons Context Comes First

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Start with the Big Picture – 10 Reasons Context Comes FirstDescription:Before you dive into requirements, backlogs or shiny new solutions, ask yours...

Top 10 - Practical real-world strategies for engaging diverse, indigenous, and culturally different groups

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How do you engage with diverse, indigenous, and culturally different groups as a Business Analyst—without falling into tokenism or consultation thea...

BA Bites - Top 10 Tips for Completing the Better Business Case Process

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

BA Bites - Top 10 Tips for Completing the Better Business Case ProcessWriting a business case doesn’t have to be painful. In this episode, Ben Walsh...

BA Bites - Vibe Coding: 10 Essential Insights Before You Let AI Write Your Career Suicide Note

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vibe Coding: 10 Essential Insights Before You Let AI Write Your Career Suicide NoteWelcome to the brave new world of vibe coding — where software is...

BA Bites - Connecting the Bits & Pieces – Why Integration Matters

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this BA Bites episode, we tackle a foundational question:How do we connect all the bits and pieces of our systems without creating chaos?We explore...

BA Bites - 10 Things You Need to Know About MCP (Modular Communication Protocol) and AI

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What the heck is MCP and why should business leaders care? In this episode of BA Bites, we break down Modular Communication Protocol (MCP) — the qui...

BA Bites – From Requirements to Product Ownership: Why More BAs Are Making the Switch

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The role of the Business Analyst is evolving, and more BAs are stepping into Product Owner roles than ever before. But why?In this episode of BA Bites...

BA Bites - 5 Steps to Tackle Chaos in a New Job or Project

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ BA Bites: 5 Steps to Tackle Chaos in a New Job or ProjectYou’ve just stepped into a new job or project, and it’s a complete mess—deadlin...

BA Bites - 10 practical ways Business Analysts can use mindfulness and strategic timeouts to reduce risk and improve mental health

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling overwhelmed as a BA? In this episode of BA Bites, we explore 10 practical ways Business Analysts can use mindfulness and strategic timeouts to...

BA Bites - 10 Things Every BA Must Know About Modern Data Management

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🚀 BA Bites - 10 Things Every BA Must Know About Modern Data Management 🚀Data is the lifeblood of business decision-making, but how can Business ...

BA Bites - Top 10 Ways AI Is Lying to You (and What BAs Must Do About It)

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI is powerful—but it’s also a confident liar. From making up legal cases to spreading financial misinformation, AI “hallucinations” are causi...

BA Bites - AI Agents: What Are They and How Can You Use Them?

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI is transforming how businesses operate, but do you really know what an AI agent is and how to use one? In this episode ofBA Bites, we break it all ...

BA Bites - AI-Powered Business Analysis – The Future of BAs in an AI-Driven World

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

💡 AI is revolutionising Business Analysis—but where do BAs fit in? In this episode of BA Bites, I take a fresh look at AI in 2025 and beyond. We...

Top 10 Ways BAs Accidentally Sabotage Projects (and How to Avoid Them)

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Top 10 Ways BAs Accidentally Sabotage Projects (and How to Avoid Them) Every BA has the best intentions, but small mistakes can snowball into major p...

BA Bites - Top 10 Weirdest BA Skills You Didn’t Know You Needed

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Top 10 Weirdest BA Skills You Didn’t Know You Needed You’ve mastered stakeholder management and process modelling, but what about acting, mind-rea...

BA Bites - Top 10 Signs Your Requirements Are Doomed (and How to Save Them)

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

BA Bites - Top 10 Signs Your Requirements Are Doomed (and How to Save Them) Requirements are the backbone of every project—but what happens when the...

BA Bites - Top 10 Lies Stakeholders Tell (and How to Decode Them)

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

BA Bites - Top 10 Lies Stakeholders Tell (and How to Decode Them) Let’s face it—stakeholders don’t always tell the whole truth. Whether it’s ...

BA Bites - 10 Essential Skills Every Business Analyst Needs for 2024 (But Aren’t in the Job Description)

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Top 10 Skills Every Business Analyst Needs for 2024 (That Aren’t in the Job Description) 2024 demands more from Business Analysts than ever before. ...

BA Bites - Top 10 Questions Business Analysts Should Ask But Rarely Do

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Great analysis starts with great questions. In this episode, I explore 10 essential questions that often go unasked—questions that can unlock hidden...

BA Bites - 10 Ways to Speed Up Capturing Requirements

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ In this episode of BA Bites, we delve into real-world examples and case studies to share 10 ways to speed up capturing requirements in your pr...

BA Bites - 10 Ways to Wrap Things Up for the Year in Business

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we share 10 actionable tips to wrap up the year in business analysis and projects, ensuring you feel great and ready for the new yea...

The Top 10 Worst Business Decisions (and the Analysts Who Warned Against Them)

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Blockbuster rejecting Netflix to Kodak burying its own invention, we’re breaking down the worst corporate blunders of all time—and the critic...

BA Bites - Do You Even Need a UI or Search in the World of AI?

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Search bars are fading. Buttons? Optional. Thanks to AI, users don’t need to think about how they interact with systems—they just do. But where do...

BA Bites - Remember Agile? Yeah, About That...

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Agile workflows—are they a game-changer or just a buzzword gone stale? In this episode, we dive into real-life tales of iterative project chaos, fro...

BA Question – When Do I Use Different Process Models?

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered which process model to use and when? T his short and sweet episode of The Better Business Analyst Podcast has you covered! Whether you'r...

BA Bites - Top 10 Ways a New Trump Presidency Could Affect Business and Business Analysis Globally

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎧 Welcome to BA Bites, where we break down the complex world of business analysis! Today, we're exploring the Top 10 Ways a New Trump Presidency Co...

BA Bites - 10 Essential Techniques for Technical Business Analysis

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BA Bites - 10 Essential Techniques for Technical Business Analysis Join us in this episode of the BA Bites podcast as we explore the 10 essential tech...

BA Bites - 10 Ways Business Analysts Can Embrace Sustainable and Ethical Business Thinking

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🌍 BA Bites - 10 Ways Business Analysts Can Embrace Sustainable and Ethical Business Thinking In today’s world, businesses must go beyond profitab...

BA Bites - 10 Top Tips for Writing Awesome User Stories

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of BA Bites, we dive into the art of writing user stories that truly capture user needs and drive project success. Whether you're a se...

BA Bites - Radical Product Thinking

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of BA Bites, we dive into Radical Product Thinking—a powerful framework for crafting a clear, long-term product vision that drives p...

BA Bites - 10 Ways to Spot and Solve Project Red Flags

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BA Bites - 10 Ways to Spot and Solve Project Red Flags In this episode, we explore 10 key ways Business Analysts can spot early warning signs on a pro...

BA Bites - 10 Ways for BAs to Enhance their Emotional Intelligence/EQ

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ BA Bites - 10 Ways for BAs to Enhance their Emotional Intelligence/EQ Welcome to another episode of BA Bites on The Better Business Analyst P...

BA Bites - 13 Differences between Productivity vs. Efficiency

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

13 Differences between Productivity vs. Efficiency It's easy to confuse productivity and efficiency, especially in the fast-paced world of busines...

BA Bites - Embracing Discomfort: The Key to Effective Business Analysis

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BA Bites - Embracing Discomfort: The Key to Effective Business Analysis In this episode, we dive into why Business Analysts (BAs) must learn to embrac...

BA Bites - 10 Underrated Skills Every Business Analyst Should Master

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BA Bites - 10 Underrated Skills Every Business Analyst Should Master In this episode of *BA Bites*, we dive into the lesser-known skills that set exc...

Big Data & AI - An Interview with Pankaj Zanke

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I interviewed Pankaj Zanke, an expert in data and analytics with over 10 years of experience, who will explore the impact of big data and AI...

BA Bites - The Top 5 Reasons Why Business Analysts (BAs) Might Struggle to Progress in Their Role

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BA Bites - The Top 5 Reasons Why Business Analysts (BAs) Might Struggle to Progress in Their Role In this episode of BA Bites, we dive into the common...

BA Bites - Is the Permanent BA Role Becoming Extinct?

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are we witnessing the twilight of the traditional Perm Project Business Analyst role? In this episode, we challenge the status quo and delve into the ...

BA Bites - OKRs: Goal Getter's Guide

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Better Business Analyst Podcast: BA Bites - OKRs: Goal Getter's Guide Ever wondered how tech giants like Intel stay ahead of the ...

BA Bites - What the Hell is a Feature?

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BA Bites - What the Hell is a Feature? In this episode of BA Bites, we challenge the conventional wisdom around features. Are they truly the atomic u...

Never Release on a Friday - The CrowdStrike Outage

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this 10 min one off episode, we dive into the recent CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor update that caused widespread disruptions on Windows systems. Disco...

BA Bites - Business Rules? Don't Get Confused!

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BA Bites - Business Rules? Don't Get Confused! Ever feel lost in a maze of confusing business rules? This episode of BA Bites is your guiding ligh...

BA Bites - The Analysis Squeeze - Don't Let Stakeholders Squeeze Out Quality

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BA Bites - The Analysis Squeeze - Don't Let Stakeholders Squeeze Out Quality Feeling the pressure to deliver requirements yesterday? In this epis...

BA Bites - Why and When Do You Break Down Requirements?

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BA Bites - Why and When Do You Break Down Requirements? In this episode of BA Bites, we delve into the crucial topic of breaking down requirements. J...

BA Bites - Long Requirements Document? Only for a short time

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BA Bites - Long Requirements Document? Only for a short time Hey BAs! We've all been there - staring down a massive requirements document that fee...

BA Bites - Mastering Non-Functional Requirements

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Struggling to write clear and concise non-functional requirements (NFRs)? Join Benjamen as he breaks down the essentials of NFRs in bite-sized episode...

From Suits to Suds and Back Again: The Stu McKinlay Story

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features my good friend Stu McKinlay, a creative whirlwind who defies categorisation! We met when his colourful personality (and attire!)...

BA Bites - Why Agile is Failing

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Agile has taken the software development world by storm, but is it all it's cracked up to be? In this episode, we delve into a study revealing a s...

BA Bites - Use Generative AI today

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎙️ BA Bites: Use Generative AI Today In this bite-sized episode of BA Bites, we delve into the exciting world of Generative AI and its impact on ...

BA Bites - Crafting a CV That Stands Out

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this short BA Bites episode, we unpack the essentials of a Business Analyst CV that catches the eye. We’ll cover how to effectively highlight y...

BA Bites - The Power of "Why?"

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BA Bites - The Power of "Why?" is part of our BA Bites series: 2 min top tip for Business Analysts. Ever heard the phrase "There's...

BA Bites - Mythbusting Business Analysis

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

BA Bites - Mythbusting Business Analysis is part of our BA Bites series: 2 min top tip for Business Analysts Today, we're tackling some common my...

10 productivity tips every business analyst should know

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we delve into 10 productivity tips every business analyst should know. We discuss how to manage emails efficiently, limit meetings, ...

Node Science and How Information Flows

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling Lost in the Company Communication Labyrinth? This episode explores node science, a game-changer for understanding information flow within your...

The Strategic Way to Reduce Costs - Ben's Take

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A rapid 8 to 12% cut saving for any organisation will always cause pain, disruption and people loss however there are the right ways of going about th...

The IEIT Model: A Deep Dive for Business Analysts (BAs)

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives into the IEIT Model (developed by The Better Business Analysis Institute), a powerful framework for BAs to understand project types...

Why You Should Use Personas!!

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of user personas and explore why they are a secret weapon for business analysts. Whether you’re a seaso...

10 AI & Automation Power-Ups for Business Analysts

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

10 AI & Automation Power-Ups for Business Analysts Feeling overwhelmed by data and repetitive tasks or just wasting time not adding true value? Th...

Defiant - Own It or Own Shit: How to Win at Change

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I was lucky enough to be joined by Marcella Koopman and Bartwin van der Pols, from the organisational change consultancy Defiant to talk abo...

Navigating the Trenches - The Top 10 Frustrations as a BA

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling unheard? Underappreciated? Buckle up, BAs! This episode dives into the 10 common frustrations Business Analysts (BAs) face daily. We'll e...

Level Up Your Learning Game: Mastering BA Continuous Improvement

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Level Up Your Learning Game: Mastering Continuous Improvement for Success Spot a process ripe for improvement? This episode ignites your continuous le...

Top 10 reasons why a short BRD is the key to project success

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you suffer from BRD overload? Are your Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) long, complex, and collecting dust on a shelf? Worry no more! This Ep...

From Chaos to Freebies: The BA's Guide to a Successful App

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Chaos to Freebies: The BA's Guide to a Successful App This episode of the Better Business Analysis Podcast takes you on a captivating journe...

The Agile V-Model: Why this framework is crucial for Mission Critical Projects

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome, listeners, to another insightful episode of the Better Business Analyst podcast. I'm your host, Benjamen Walsh, and today we're divin...

Decoding the Path: Your Guide to Becoming a Business Analyst

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Benjamen from The Better Business Analysis Institute outlines how to become a Better Business Analyst. If you are starting or looking to up...

Agile Done Right: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Optimising Your Workflow.

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week Benjamen talks through the Agile Done Right: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Optimising Your Workflow. Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Treating A...

The Hidden Heroes of Tech - Non-Functional Requirements

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine crafting the coolest app ever, but it crashes constantly, takes hours to load, and keeps your data secure like a paper bag in a hurricane. Not...

10 Great Tips for Building Your Personal Brand as a BA

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we talk about the 10 Great Tips for Building Your Personal Brand as a BA: Leveraging LinkedIn, Networking & Thought Leaders...

The Art of Saying No & Prioritising Like a Pro

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Feeling overwhelmed by your workload? Drowning in deadlines and requests? Say hello to your new mantra: "No means pro." Join us on "The...

Taming the Beast: 5 Ways to Prioritise Requirements and Squash Scope Creep

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year Everyone! I hope you had a refreshing break and a change to turn your brain off and reset. What an awesome 2024 it is going to be wit...

Business Analysis versus Business Architecture

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Business Analyst, Confused by Architecture? ️ Ever feel like you're wading through blueprints while the Business Architects waltz in the sky-hig...

10 Business Statistics every BA should know

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's Better Business Analyst Episode, we cover the 10 Key business statistics business owner or business analyst should know. Business...