Planning BA work: a practical canvas

What do “Rethink, Reconnect, Revolutionize” mean for business analysis? Find out in this special episode of Business Analysis Live! 🎉Join host Susan Moore for this special episode of Business Analysis Live as we celebrate this year’s Festival of Business Analysis conference in Australia and New Zealand with inspiring conversations, fresh perspectives, and a look at what’s new for 2025.This episode dives into the “Three R’s” of business analysis—rethink, reconnect, and revolutionize. We meet the conference organizers, Luigi Bini, president of IIBA Australia and Abi Sachithanantham, Director of Branch Events & Marketing for IIBA Australia. Then we talk to four speakers to get a sample of the talks that are shaping the future of our profession. From antifragility to the “data dance,” to essential human skills in the age of AI, you’ll get a taste of what this year’s festival has to offer!2025 Festival of Business AnalysisThe online portion of the festival starts on Mon, Oct 13 and ends Fri, Oct 17.

The in-person portion begins on Mon, Oct 20 and ends Fri, Oct 24 and will take place across New Zealand and Australia, with events in multiple cities and a flagship closing day in Sydney featuring keynote speakers, panels, and global IIBA leaders.

Get your tickets, find the agenda and learn about the speakers at the Festival of Business Analysis.

🎙️Episode Highlights• Hear about this year’s Festival of Business Analysis organized by IIBA Australia• Rethink, reconnect, revolutionize our thinking about business analysis • Anti-fragility and thriving in disruption with Jan De Vries• Data governance and “mastering the data dance” with Dr. Joe Perez• Business analysts as leaders with Filip Hendrickx• Practical tools for BA planning with Kathy Berkidge

🔗 Resources· Connect with  Susan on LinkedIn

· Find IIBA Australia on LinkedIn

· Connect with Jan on LinkedIn

· Connect with Dr. Perez on LinkedIn

· Connect with Filip on LinkedIn

· Connect with Kathy 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. 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/#BusinessAnalysis #FestivalOfBusinessAnalysis #Leadership