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Business Analytics and Analysis is your podcast on all things tied to the skill set of Business Analysis in the field of Analytics. Whether you are a new Analyst in the analytics sphere or an existing Analyst, this podcast is for you. You can visit our website at: baknowledgeshare.com Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/382157632672899/
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Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Episode 19: Leaning into Business Analysis with Laura Brandenburg, ACBA, CBAP
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
In this episode, I talk to Laura Brandenburg, ACBA, CBAP about Leaning into Business Analysis. We talk about how can one get into the field, What qualities does one need to become a Business Analyst as well as resources that you can use in your journey to becoming a Business Analyst.
Laura Brandenburg, ACBA, CBAP, internationally-recognized leader known for helping mid-career professionals start and succeed in business analysis careers. She is the founder of Bridging the Gap, the best-selling author of How to Start a Business Analyst Career, and the creator of The Business Analyst Blueprint® certification program and the Applied Certification of Business Analysis™ (ACBA).
You can find more Bridging the Gap here: http://www.bridging-the-gap.com
Laura brings nearly 20 years of experience in the business analysis profession, filling several different full-time business analyst positions, as well as contributing as a consultant, hiring manager, trainer, and career coach. She believes that we build our profession one business analyst at a time, and her life purpose is to help others achieve more confidence and live their best life.
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Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Check out our latest podcast on "Databases through the ages: From scientific calculations to big data analytics" #databases #DBMS #datawarehousing #businessintelligence #bigdata #datamining #OLAP #InmonArchitecture #KimballArchitecture #businessanalysis Check out our Business Analysis Foundational Templates! Get them now at baknowledgeshare.com/downloads/business-analysis-foundational-templates/. We also offer flashcards for key terms in business analysis, available at baknowledgeshare.com/downloads/cbap-ccba-ecba-key-term-flashcards/. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel to stay updated on our latest offerings. Visit our blog at baknowledgeshare.com and follow us on Facebook at m.facebook.com/groups/382157632672899/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab. Thank you for your support!
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Check out our latest podcast and video on "Unlocking the Secrets of Product Management, Product Ownership, and Business Analysis: Similarities and Differences"! Discover the unique responsibilities and skill sets required for each role, and learn how they work together towards the common goal of delivering valuable products and services to customers. Don't miss out!
#ProductManagement #ProductOwnership #BusinessAnalysis #AgileMethodologies #ProductDevelopment #StrategicThinking #CustomerFocus #DataAnalysis #RequirementsGathering #CrossFunctionalTeams #BusinessObjectives #CustomerNeeds Check out our Business Analysis Foundational Templates! Get them now at baknowledgeshare.com/downloads/business-analysis-foundational-templates/. We also offer flashcards for key terms in business analysis, available at baknowledgeshare.com/downloads/cbap-ccba-ecba-key-term-flashcards/. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel to stay updated on our latest offerings. Visit our blog at baknowledgeshare.com and follow us on Facebook at m.facebook.com/groups/382157632672899/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab. Thank you for your support!
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
The podcast covers the use of ChatGPT, a natural language processing tool, for data analysis in various industries such as finance, healthcare, marketing, and customer service. ChatGPT can analyze unstructured data such as social media posts, customer feedback, and patient feedback to identify patterns, trends, and concerns. However, there are limitations and ethical concerns to using machine learning tools for data analysis. The content also provides a brief guide on how to use ChatGPT to analyze data in Excel. Check out our Business Analysis Foundational Templates! Get them now at baknowledgeshare.com/downloads/business-analysis-foundational-templates/. We also offer flashcards for key terms in business analysis, available at baknowledgeshare.com/downloads/cbap-ccba-ecba-key-term-flashcards/. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel to stay updated on our latest offerings. Visit our blog at baknowledgeshare.wordpress.com and follow us on Facebook at m.facebook.com/groups/382157632672899/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab. Thank you for your support! #ChatGPT #DataAnalysis #NaturalLanguageProcessing #UnstructuredData #Excel #CustomerFeedback #SocialMedia #MachineLearning #Insights #CustomerSatisfaction #FraudDetection #Healthcare #Marketing #BusinessAnalysts #Technology #AI #DataScience
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
In this interview, David provides some eye-opening thoughts in emotional intelligence and its role in Business Analysis. To reach David to learn more about Emotional Intelligence you can reach him at davidm@softed.com. David Mantica is the VP and General Manager for SoftEd US. Fueled by his passion for developing empowered knowledge workers through training and coaching, he helps companies develop their teams with the critical skills to stay effective in the face of VUCA. Drawing from his experience having successfully building and selling his B2B training firm (growing it from $0 to $13M in seven years), David speaks on the impact of technology on leadership and management, helping organizations cope with the ever-changing demands and complexities of modern business. With over 27 years of experience and more than 700 speaking engagements, he has inspired better work practices in marketing, product management, project management, software development, executive management, and other key areas of technology and business operations. David resides in Raleigh-Durham, NC, where he provides consulting to business owners. Driven by his love for helping people grow while maintaining their mental health, he also mentors several rising executive leaders, providing pro bono career coaching services that utilize his Career Insurance methodology. Link to purchase the foundational template: https://baknowledgeshare.com/downloads/business-analysis-foundational-templates/ Visit our website at https://baknowledgeshare.com/downloads/cbap-ccba-ecba-key-term-flashcards/ to purchase flashcards for business analysis key terms. Thank you for visiting this channel. Do consider subscribing to this channel to get notified of updates. Blog: https://baknowledgeshare.wordpress.com/ Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxYpJeB0WFbamL4yRz8DmMA Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/groups/382157632672899/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Episode 14: Future of Business Analysis in a world of AI
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
In this episode, Paolo talks about the demand for Business Analysts in a world of AI The purchase or read Paolo's book go here: https://paolo.sammiche.li/ About Paolo: Paolo Sammicheli is an Italian entrepreneur, International Speaker, and Author of the books "Scrum for Hardware," the first significant publication in the world on the topic, and "Scrum in AI - Artificial Intelligence Agile Development with Scrum and MLOps," with the foreword by Jeff Sutherland, co-author of Scrum and the Agile Manifesto. Today Paolo works as an Agile Business Coach, specialized in Scrum, Scrum@Scale, Kanban, Design Thinking, and Lean Startup, helping organizations uncover better ways to delight their customers. Scrum and Scrum@Scale Trainer for Scrum Inc, Lean-Agile Procurement Trainer, and Management 3.0 Facilitator. Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from MIT Sloan School of Business. Link to purchase the foundational template: https://baknowledgeshare.com/downloads/business-analysis-foundational-templates/ Visit our website at https://baknowledgeshare.com/downloads/cbap-ccba-ecba-key-term-flashcards/ to purchase flashcards for business analysis key terms. Thank you for visiting this channel. Do consider subscribing to this channel to get notified of updates. Blog: https://baknowledgeshare.wordpress.com/ Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxYpJeB0WFbamL4yRz8DmMA Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/groups/382157632672899/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Episode 13: Building a Career in Business Analysis with Sandya Jane
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Have you ever wanted to know what does it take to build a career in Business Analysis? Look no further and listen to Sandhya Jane.
With a Master's degree in Information Technologies from the University of Central Missouri, Sandhya Jane has been working for over two decades in the global corporate environment including some of the leading investment banks and firms in Manhattan, India, and Hong Kong.
As an author, she penned three books(Second Spring (Contemporary Romance, Sojourn of Life (poetry) and Business Analysis: The Question and Answer Book (Business Analysis and Project Management book suitable for professional certifications). Sandhya also writes regularly on various topics such as technology, management, and other motivational topics for leading websites and an Indian newspaper.
She has traveled widely across the globe for work assignments, giving her a unique niche at many different cultures and regions. Currently, she travels and spends time primarily in Hong Kong, Tokyo and Mumbai.
Link to purchase the foundational template: https://baknowledgeshare.com/downloads/business-analysis-foundational-templates/ Visit our website at https://baknowledgeshare.com/downloads/cbap-ccba-ecba-key-term-flashcards/ to purchase flashcards for business analysis key terms. Thank you for visiting this channel. Do consider subscribing to this channel to get notified of updates. Blog: https://baknowledgeshare.wordpress.com/ Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxYpJeB0WFbamL4yRz8DmMA Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/groups/382157632672899/?ref=pages_profile_groups_tab
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Episode 12: Recruitment Trends in the Tech Industry with CEO Marie Zimenoff
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
In this interview, with Marie, we go over recruitment trends in the tech industry. We go over why are we seeing layoffs and how to best prepare to land a job if you get laid off as Business Analysts.
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
Data on Layoff: layoffs.fyi
Linked in interview prep: https://www.linkedin.com/interview-prep/assessments/urn:li:fsd_assessment:(1,a)/question/urn:li:fsd_assessmentQuestion:(10011,aq11)/
Google Interview Prep: https://grow.google/certificates/interview-warmup/faq/
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Information about Marie Zimenoff: Marie Zimenoff knows career services have the power to change lives. She began her career as an advisor and recruiter in higher education while completing her M.Ed. in Human Resource Studies and Career & Counseling Development. In 2008—the peak of the Great Recession—Marie left the university to start her business. Inspired by a passion for making a difference in the industry, as CEO of Career Thought Leaders and Resume Writing Academy, she trains career professionals around the globe in resume writing, career coaching, and business development. She has delivered hundreds of career and leadership development programs, designed curricula, and provided staff training in workforce, corrections, university, community college, and business environments. She has been quoted in Forbes, Fast Company, Dice, Yahoo!, MarketWatch, and other regional and national news outlets on careers topics and hosts a weekly radio show, The Career Confidante, on VoiceAmerica radio. You can learn more about Career Thought Leaders at www.careerthoughtleaders.com
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Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Episode 11: Risk Analysis and Management for Business Analysis
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
In this episode, we cover Risk Management and Analysis for Business Analysis. What is Risk Management and how do you conduct Risk Analysis, listen and watch this video for more information.
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Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Interview with Kent Mcdonald on Products and more for Business Analysts.
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Great podcast with Kent who writes about and practices software product management. He has product development experience in a variety of industries including retail, fintech, agriculture, financial services, health insurance, nonprofit, and automotive. Kent practices his craft with a variety of product teams and provides just-in-time resources for product people at insideproduct.co. In this episode we go over everything from starting a project as a Business Analyst to the difference between Product Vs Project. Take a listen.
++++++++ Kents information: Website: insideproduct.co
Books can be purchased on amazon at: (Note these are not affiliate links) https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Requirements-Analysis-Software-Development/dp/0321834550/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MJBVYLPCXWJT&keywords=kent+mcdonald&qid=1674161517&sprefix=kent+mcdonald%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Agile-Business-Analyst/dp/1087882605/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3MJBVYLPCXWJT&keywords=kent+mcdonald&qid=1674161535&sprefix=kent+mcdonald%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-2