In this episode of Business Analysis Live!, Susan chats with IIBA Partner Manager Koketso Chaba- and BA COE (Center of Excellence) Manager, Wilna Coetzee, to explore how business analysts can successfully navigate strategy changes within their organizations. Our guest shares insights and lessons on how their strong COE gave them an advantage by enabling them to sense and respond to change without significant disruption. Wilna shares how a focus on foundational business analysis skills, good metrics and leadership support makes an organization “nimble” and more resilient when change happens.

🎙️Episode Highlights

• The role of a Business Analysis Center of Excellence

• Foundational skills for adapting to strategy shifts

• Collaborating across multiple Centers of Excellence

• Recruiting and developing future-fit business analysts

• How analytics and data drive business analysis success

🔗 Resources

Connect with Wilna Coetzee on LinkedIn

Connect with Koketso Chaba-Matibidi on Linkedin

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.

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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/

In this episode Susan Moore and guest Laura Brandenburg, founder and CEO of Bridging the Gap, discuss how having a structured approach to business analysis can improve the outcomes, quality and value of our work. This approach can also lead to more confidence and credibility for the business analysis professionals. Laura introduces one such framework, her “Business Analyst Framework for Success," detailing its eight steps, from understanding business objectives to evaluating value created. This framework will be the source of her 3-part IIBA member webinar series starting in March also titled The Business Analyst Framework for Success.

The conversation highlights how frameworks complement project, software development and agile methodologies, adapt to various project contexts, and support both new and experienced BAs in delivering impactful outcomes.

✨Episode Highlights:

• What a business analysis framework is and why it's essential for practitioners.

• How to navigate the complexities of project management and software development frameworks while maintaining your unique business analysis approach.

• The benefits of being proactive and strategic in your role as a business analyst.

• A preview of Laura's upcoming three-part IIBA webinar series, "The Business Analyst Framework for Success," where she will break down an eight-step framework designed to help you excel in your business analysis work.

🔗 Resources:

Business Analysis Live! is hosted by Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). She talks 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/

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As we start 2025, Susan looks back at the most memorable moments from Business Analysis Live! In this special episode she shares the top five episodes from 2024, with these experts:

🏆 Top 5 2024 Episodes

5. What is Business Architecture? (with Roger Burlton)

4. Working With Developers (with Tamara Copple)

3. What is Requirements Management? (with Jenn Bedell)

2. AI For Business Analysis (with Vince Mirabelli)

1. How To Do Business Analysis (with Howard Podeswa)

And we invited a few guest co-hosts to join us on topics they are passionate about:

🎤 Episodes With Guest Co-Hosts

(with co-host Fabricio Laguna)

s (with co-host Andy Grazebrook)

(with co-host Blake Heggestad)

It’s also been a year of transformation for the podcast, with a big change that’s shaped our upcoming season (Season 4!). Don’t miss this chance to reflect on last year and get a glimpse of what’s ahead!

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/

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