BA Bites - 10 Things Every BA Needs to Know About the Energy Sector
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—from navigating legacy systems and regulation, to understanding how decarbonisation, safety, and customer experience are changing the game. This is real-world, no-fluff insight drawn from hands-on experience across energy projects large and small.Whether you're in generation, retail, or transmission—this one’s worth your time.🎧 Listen now and power up your BA skills.
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BA Bites - 10 Things Every BA Needs to Know About Working in Education
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 than outputs, and the people you serve care deeply about the work. Drawing from years of experience across schools, systems and strategy, I’ll unpack 10 critical things every BA should know if you're heading into education or already deep in the trenches.From policy vs people, to why pilots don’t scale and the true power of teacher feedback—this episode is full of hard-won insights and practical tips to elevate your BA practice in one of the most impactful sectors around.🎧 Hit play and get ready to sharpen your thinking.
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BA Bites - Top 10 Ways Business Analysts Miss the Mark (Even When the Requirements Are Right)
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 – even when everything looks “right” on paper. From unspoken stakeholder expectations to the trap of treating Agile ceremonies as substitutes for real analysis, this is a no-fluff guide to what separates average BAs from truly impactful ones.✅ Why requirements ≠ expectations✅ The hidden cost of skipping personas✅ Why “in Jira” doesn’t mean “understood”✅ How to link every requirement to real business valueWhether you're a junior BA or a senior working on strategic initiatives, this episode will challenge how you approach your next piece of work.
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BA Bites - The Top 10 Ways Business Analysts Influence Strategy (Without the Title)
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 Business Analysts can influence strategy and drive real business impact — even without a formal leadership role.Each strategy includes:✅ A key principle📊 A research-backed insight💬 A talking point to use in the room📌 A real-world example from the fieldWhether you’re a junior BA or a seasoned analyst looking to elevate your voice, this episode is packed with practical tools to help you lead from the middle.🎙 Topics include:Earning trust before earning titlesTurning insights into influenceVisuals that shift decisionsValue-first storytellingStaying persistent (even when you're ignored)Hit play — and start showing up like the strategist you already are.🔗 Subscribe to the podcast today and Connect on LinkedIn → Benjamen Walsh | Better Business Analyst Podcast
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BA Bites - The 10 Templates Every BA Needs
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 Analyst should have in their toolkit. These aren’t fluffy checklists or overengineered frameworks. They’re the practical, real-world templates that help you frame work clearly, communicate with stakeholders, and keep delivery on track.We’re covering:Agile BA plansStakeholder mappingProblem statementsBPMN modelsLean canvasesRequirements… all the way through toThe Requirements PackIf you’ve ever wanted to build a repeatable way of working that delivers value without the chaos, this is the episode for you.
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