In this episode, Kevin Brennan discusses how the world of work is changing and how Business Analysts need to adapt.

Shot Notes

With changes in working environments from Agile and digital transformations, Business Analysts need to adapt to stay relevant.

With this change. business analysis professionals are going to diverge into two major roles; product management and value stream management. What this means is that business analysis skills will still be critical, but will apply with a more management level approach.

Business analysis professionals will be responsible for real business outcomes and bottom line results.

Listen to the full episode to understand what the future holds for Business Analysts and how you can thrive in the new world of work.

The Future of the Business Analysis Profession
Your Homework
Get out into the world and see what real people are trying to do with your product. No matter how well you think you know the space, you’ll find things that are different than you expected. Once you have that knowledge, improve your product to meet that need.

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Kevin Brennan

Kevin Brennan is an executive and business analysis consultant who helps companies create new business models, develop new products and services, and improve their business processes. Kevin helped to launch IIBA and the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA-FCAB), led the creation and development of the Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge and has written and spoken about business analysis on every continent (except Antarctica).


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