Business Analysis Live!

What is Change Leadership?

Change is accelerating faster than ever — but are you managing it, or leading it? Do you know the difference? In this episode, I sit down with Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta, with The Change Leadership, an organization that advocates for change leadership as a capability and skillset. We talk about what change leadership looks like today and how it is more than a role or a methodology. It’s a capability every professional needs, especially business analysis professionals who work at the intersection of people, process, and technology. From empathy to emotional intelligence, from handling resistance to shaping meaningful collaboration, this conversation is packed with practical insights you can use right away. If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I a change leader?” — the answer is yes. And Yvonne helps you see exactly why.🎙️Episode Highlights• What change leadership really means• How change leadership differs from change management• The role of empathy and emotional intelligence• Why resistance is a gift• How BA skills naturally align with change leadership• Collaboration and trust-building• Stakeholder engagement that works• Influence vs. manipulation• Empowering others to act• Mindsets for today’s change leaders🔗 Resources ·   Connect with Susan on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanallenmoore/] ·   Connect with Yvonne on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonneakpoveta/] ·   Learn more about The Change Leadership [https://thechangeleadership.com/] Business Analysis Live is hosted by Susan Moore, Community Engagement 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. If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to hit that Like button, subscribe to the channel, and share it with your friends. Your support helps us keep bringing you great content!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/ [https://www.iiba.org/] #ChangeLeadership #BusinessAnalysis #LeadershipSkills

The Value Proposition of Business Analysis

Ever wonder what real value looks like in business analysis—and how to show it with confidence?In this episode, host Susan Moore talks with trainer, author and owner of Bridging the Gap [https://www.bridging-the-gap.com/], Laura Brandenburg, to talk about what it means to deliver value as a business analysis professional. We explore why value goes far beyond documents and deliverables, how confidence shapes our impact, and where AI actually helps (and where it absolutely does not). We also discuss Laura’s new eight step framework from her new book The Value Driven Business Analyst. 🎙️Episode Highlights• What “value” really means in business analysis• Outcomes vs. value (and why it’s not either/or – it’s and)• How confidence affects our ability to lead• The business analysis value proposition: reducing rework and improving decision velocity• The role of AI in business analysis work today• Showing your value inside organizations that “don’t get it”• Let AI take care of the routine tasks so you can focus your time on deeper collaboration and relationship building• Laura’s value driven business analysis framework• Laura’s upcoming 3-part webinar series with IIBA which starts on Feb 18🔗 Resources ·   Connect with Susan on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanallenmoore/] ·     Connect with Laura on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabrandenburg/] Business Analysis Live is hosted by Susan Moore, Community Engagement 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. If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to hit that Like button, subscribe to the channel, and share it with your friends. Your support helps us keep bringing you great content!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/ [https://www.iiba.org/] #BusinessAnalysis #ValueDrivenBA #CareerConfidence

Why Plan Your Business Analysis

Are you leaving your business analysis work to chance? Let’s talk about why planning your business analysis work matters more than you think.In this episode, I sit down with Kathy Berkidge, speaker, trainer and business analysis practitioner, to explore one of my favorite topics from the BABOK® Guide—Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring. We discuss why business analysis planning gets overlooked, what a solid business analysis plan looks like, and how it impacts stakeholder engagement and overall project success. Whether you’re working on a massive transformation or a quick enhancement, business analysis planning is a leadership skill that can elevate the importance of your work and how it directly relates to the outcomes of your initiative.🎙️Episode Highlights • Why planning your business analysis work is critical• Common reasons planning gets skipped• The difference between a business analysis plan and a project plan• How planning strengthens stakeholder engagement• Nine key elements of a business analysis planning canvas• Adapting planning for Agile vs. Waterfall projects• Tips for scaling your plan based on project size 🔗 Resources · Connect with Susan on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanallenmoore/] · Connect with Kathy on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-berkidge/] · Learn about the 2026 Building Business Capability (BBC) conference [https://buildingbusinesscapability.com/] Business Analysis Live is hosted by Susan Moore, Community Engagement 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. If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to hit that Like button, subscribe to the channel, and share it with your friends. Your support helps us keep bringing you great content!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/ [⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.iiba.org/]#BusinessAnalysis #BusinessAnalysisPlanning #BABOK #IIBA

2025 Best of Business Analysis Live!

From agile insights to AI’s impact on business analysis, discover the top Business Analysis Live! conversations that shaped our profession in 2025. In this special end-of-year episode of Business Analysis Live, we’re hitting pause to celebrate the best of 2025. We look back at the top five episodes that got you thinking and inspired new ways to approach your business analysis. Whether you’re curious about agile, the latest standards, or the art of asking great questions, this recap is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Join me as we reflect on what made these conversations so impactful! 🔗 Resources  Connect with Susan on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanallenmoore/] ▶️ Watch the Top 5 Episodes #5  What Business Analysis Professionals Should Know About Agile [https://www.youtube.com/live/VoC08_HaBSQ?si=AjWRHH0TcLIP0Q3i] #4 How a Framework Transforms Your Business Analysis Approach [https://www.youtube.com/live/ntg4nBBt5e4?si=ljQ2S7c2vKAYFJue] #3 AI and the Future of Business Analysis Roles [https://www.youtube.com/live/rV9enr5mmKM?si=J6U27fuOYYwPPqKa] #2 The New Standard in Business Analysis [https://www.youtube.com/live/dxeQ35GLe4Y?si=PnSlpccrVpTnpyWq] #1 How to Ask Good Questions [https://www.youtube.com/live/20GjVWKbQ4s?si=DLU8pmyp1zbAL4mT] Business Analysis Live is hosted by Susan Moore, Community Engagement 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. If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to hit that Like button, subscribe to the channel, and share it with your friends. Your support helps us keep bringing you great content! 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/ [https://www.iiba.org/] #BusinessAnalysis #AgileMindset #FutureOfWork

How to Give and Receive Feedback

Giving and receiving feedback doesn’t have to feel awkward—discover how to turn it into a powerful relationship-building skill!In this episode of Business Analysis Live, I sit down with Paweł Sidorowicz to unpack the art (and science!) of feedback. We explore why feedback matters, how to give it thoughtfully, and what it takes to receive it with grace—even when it stings. From practical frameworks to real-life stories, this conversation is packed with insights you can use right away to strengthen relationships at work and beyond. If feedback has ever felt uncomfortable, this episode will help you rethink it as a gift, not a lump of coal. 🎙️Episode Highlights * Why feedback is essential for building trust and relationships * Common challenges in giving and receiving feedback * A practical 4-step framework for delivering feedback effectively * Managing emotions before and during feedback conversations * Active listening and self-awareness as feedback superpowers * Cultural and personal factors that shape feedback * How to handle sensitive topics and timing * Turning feedback into growth opportunities 🔗 Resources * Connect with Susan on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanallenmoore/] * Connect with Paweł on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/pawel-sidorowicz/overlay/about-this-profile/] Business Analysis Live is hosted by Susan Moore, Community Engagement 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. If you enjoyed the episode, don’t forget to hit that Like button, subscribe to the channel, and share it with your friends. Your support helps us keep bringing you great content!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/ [https://www.iiba.org/]