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Inside Business AnalysisFuture Proof Your BA Career: Full stack BA ft Emal Bariali (BA Blocks)The Full Stack Business Analyst is one who has mastered the core competencies across all the layers of the BA profession. Once you’ve mastered the skills at the operational layer, you can outsource these activities to AI. This allows you to focus your efforts on the skills at the tactical BA and strategic BA layers. […]
2024-08-0900 minInside Business AnalysisFuture Proof Your BA Career: Full stack BA ft Emal Bariali (BA Blocks)The Full Stack Business Analyst is one who has mastered the core competencies across all the layers of the BA profession. Once you’ve mastered the skills at the operational layer, you can outsource these activities to AI. This allows you to focus your efforts on the skills at the tactical BA and strategic BA layers. […]
2024-08-0900 min
Inside Business AnalysisBusiness Analysis Masterclass: BA Skills Stack ft Emal Bariali (BA Blocks)This was more than a conversation but a masterclass on building the BA Skills Stack. Building a future-proof business analysis career requires cultivating the right business analysis skills. In this business analysis training, Emal breaks down the full breadth of the Business Analyst job role.
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2024-08-0853 min
The 360 Podcast with Dean KulaweeraEpisode 011: The 3 Stages of a Business Analyst's Career with Emal BarialiEmal Bariali, Founder of BA BLOCKS, is back on the show again to talk about the 3 stages of a Business Analyst's career. Emal spoke about a time-based vs value-based approach to fast-tracking your career as a Business Analyst. If you're a BA or considering a career in Business Analysis, be sure to listen in!
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2023-07-1955 min
2023-05-2340 minThe 360 Podcast with Dean KulaweeraEpisode 005: Using ChatGPT in your Job Search with Emal BarialiEmal Bariali returned to the show to share his findings on how Job Seekers can utilize ChatGPT in their Job Search. Emal did a Live demo of 3 use-case scenarios which really blew my mind about the impact AI tools such as ChatGPT will have: 1) Re-doing your Resume 2) Researching Interviewers 3) Practice Interview questions. Emal does a Live video demo of using ChatGPT so make sure you're watching the video version of this podcast.
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Business Analysis Live!ChatGPT and Business AnalysisChatGPT is a new Artificial Intelligence technology and we discuss how this is useful as a research and productivity tool. Susan and Scott chat with Emal Bariali, the Founder of BA Blocks, who has been researching ChatGPT for use by business analysis professionals. Emal has published several ChatGPT videos on his YouTube channel (see link below).
As a high-level primer, GPT stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer. It is a type of Large Language Model (LLM) artificial intelligence tool. We don’t focus on the technology in this discussion, we focus on the implications and usefulness of this artificial intelligence te...
2023-03-3139 minThe 360 Podcast with Dean KulaweeraEpisode 003: Email Bariali on why ChatGPT will revolutionize Business AnalysisThis week, I have special guest Emal Bariali joining me to discuss ChatGPT on Episode #3 of The 360 Podcast. Emal has been posting his thoughts about ChatGPT for Business Analysis lately and I had to invite him as a guest to share what he has found. Should Business Analysts be fearful of losing their jobs (or some parts of it)? What are some short term and long term predictions?
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2023-01-1151 min
BA BLOCKS for Business Analysts9: The 4 Ways ChatGPT and AI Will Change Business AnalysisUpdated: See our latest video: Creating a Requirements Document Using ChatGPT
ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionize how we do our jobs as business analysts completely. There will be profound changes in our profession in the next few years, and this episode is our first step towards embracing the new world that is coming to us.
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2023-01-1114 minBA BLOCKS for Business Analysts8: Customer Requirements for COTS vs. Custom Built SolutionsBusiness analysts can find themselves on projects that deliver many different types of solutions. Most business analysis training programs do not address this aspect of our jobs, yet, it makes such a big difference in the way we do our analysis work to produce business requirements and specifications.
In this episode, I define COTS and custom-build solutions and provide you with a few good examples of how delivering each type of solution affects the way you do business analysis for your clients/employers.
This episode is just a small part of the conversation that we h...
2021-04-2614 minBA BLOCKS for Business Analysts8: Customer Requirements for COTS vs. Custom Built SolutionsBusiness analysts can find themselves on projects that deliver many different types of solutions. Most business analysis training programs do not address this aspect of our jobs, yet, it makes such a big difference in the way we do our analysis work to produce business requirements and specifications. In this episode, I define COTS and […]
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2021-04-2614 minThe 360 Podcast with Dean KulaweeraEpisode 148 - #TechTalks: Let's talk Business Analysis with Emal Bariali!Have an interest in Business Analysis? I have special guest Emal Bariali joining me and in this recorded segment of the Live Stream I had with him as my guest, and we're talking how things have changed in the current environment after the onset of Covid-19, what Hiring Managers and Project Managers are looking for in BA's, and Emal's thoughts on the 2020 Scrum guide which was recently released. Emal also responded to questions from viewers who tuned into the Live recording.
Emal is a Senior Business Analyst and Founder of the BA Blocks Community.
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2021-04-1457 min
The 360 Podcast with Dean KulaweeraEpisode 145 - Networking Tips for Job Seekers in 2021How do you network in the current environment we're in? Is networking the same? What's changed? How do I do it so people actually WANT to help me?
If you've been struggling with how to network while #JobSearching, check out this replay of today's Live Stream segment where I'll be sharing some tips to help you network more effectively as a Job Seeker.
Make sure you subscribe for more Job Search / Career content! Also, stay tuned for next week's session where I will have special guest Emal Bariali coming through to talk all things Business A...
2021-04-0744 min
The Inquisitive AnalystA Chat with Emal Bariali: BA Challenges Switching to Scrum(T.I.A. Ep 15). Emal Bariali, from BA Blocks, focuses on what the biggest challenges are in switching from a traditional project management approach to Scrum; the many pitfalls that exist when implementing into an enterprise environment; and the best approach for business analysts to build a skills plan.
He also talks about BA Blocks, Bariali Consulting, and what area in SAP Business Analysts should focus on.
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2021-04-0724 minBA BLOCKS for Business AnalystsBook Your Free Session The 6 Business Analysis ProcessesHave you ever been on a project where you felt that you didn t have the knowledge or experience you needed to execute your analysis work properly? If you have, then there is a good chance that the BA process you ve learned in the past has broken down because it s not comprehensive enough to prepare you […]
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2020-09-2100 minBA BLOCKS for Business Analysts7: How To Ace Your Next Business Analyst Interview (Part 1)Interviewing for a new role can be a stressful experience for many of us, but there are things you can do to improve your chances of passing the interview with flying colors.
Rishi and I recently sat down for a mock interview where Rishi talked to us about his experiences and skills. In this interview, I played the role of the hiring manager and asked the types of questions that interviewers would normally ask of a senior business analyst.
Interview Questions We Covered
Tell us a little about yourself.
Can you talk a little...
2020-08-1923 minBA BLOCKS for Business Analysts7: How To Ace Your Next Business Analyst Interview (Part 1)Interviewing for a new role can be a stressful experience for many of us, but there are things you can do to improve your chances of passing the interview with flying colors. Rishi and I recently sat down for a mock interview where Rishi talked to us about his experiences and skills. In this interview, […]
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2020-08-1923 minBA BLOCKS for Business Analysts6: Agile Myth vs. Agile Reality: An Interview With Dean KulaweeraAgile software development is one of the most widely misunderstood concepts in the IT industry. This episode contains my discussion with Dean Kulaweera during his #TechTalks interview on LinkedIn live. We start the discussion off with some basic definitions and then we move quickly into answering the following questions. 03:16 Can you explain […]
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2020-08-1021 minBA BLOCKS for Business Analysts6: Agile Myth vs. Agile Reality: An Interview With Dean KulaweeraAgile software development is one of the most widely misunderstood concepts in the IT industry. This episode contains my discussion with Dean Kulaweera during his #TechTalks interview on LinkedIn live.
We start the discussion off with some basic definitions and then we move quickly into answering the following questions.
03:16 Can you explain what a business analyst is?
04:28 What is agile?
06:13 Most organizations are not a good fit for pure agile.
09:51 Less than 5% of business analyst roles are pure agile.
11:48 What is hybrid-agile and is it effective?
14:19 Why do companies claim...
2020-08-1021 min
The 360 Podcast with Dean KulaweeraEpisode 073 - #TechTalks: The real deal about Agile with Emal Bariali - Founder, BA BLOCKSMy guest Emal Bariali is a Senior BA/BSA and avid content creator with *very strong opinions* about Agile. Emal is also Founder of a great online community and training for Business Analysts, called BA BLOCKS. Emal dropped some "realness" on Agile and we talked about Business Analysis. You don't want to miss this discussion. Had some great Live questions from the viewers as well.
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2020-08-041h 05BA BLOCKS for Business Analysts5: What Do You Want From Your BA Career?The first element of your career strategy is yourself. What do you bring to the table for your current and future potential employer(s), and what is it that you want for your own career? In this episode, we dive into the questions that you should be considering about the value that you bring to your […]
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2020-01-3013 minBA BLOCKS for Business Analysts5: What Do You Want From Your BA Career?The first element of your career strategy is yourself. What do you bring to the table for your current and future potential employer(s), and what is it that you want for your own career?
In this episode, we dive into the questions that you should be considering about the value that you bring to your employer in the short run and the direction that you may want your career to take in the medium to long term.
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2020-01-3013 minBA BLOCKS for Business Analysts4: The 3 Elements of Your BA Career StrategyWithout a solid career strategy, you’re putting yourself at risk of wasting the time, energy, and money that you put into your career-related actions. The purpose of a career strategy is to give you a clear path to your goal and to help you make sure that you are achieving your goal faster. In this […]
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2020-01-2114 minBA BLOCKS for Business Analysts4: The 3 Elements of Your BA Career StrategyWithout a solid career strategy, you’re putting yourself at risk of wasting the time, energy, and money that you put into your career-related actions.
The purpose of a career strategy is to give you a clear path to your goal and to help you make sure that you are achieving your goal faster.
In this episode, I lay out the three major elements you need to think about when formulating your BA career strategy. The goal of this episode is to get you in the right frame of mind for the next set of epis...
2020-01-2114 minBA BLOCKS for Business Analysts3: Top 3 Sources of Skills for Business AnalystsIn the last episode, you learned about the top 3 sources of stress that BAs face. In this episode, I focus on the top three sources skills that you should be pursuing to kick your BA career into the fast lane. My goal for this episode is to help you focus all of your time […]
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2019-11-0414 minBA BLOCKS for Business Analysts3: Top 3 Sources of Skills for Business AnalystsIn the last episode, you learned about the top 3 sources of stress that BAs face.
In this episode, I focus on the top three sources skills that you should be pursuing to kick your BA career into the fast lane.
My goal for this episode is to help you focus all of your time and attention on the things that will help you accelerate your career development.
Build Your BA Skills
Understand the Role of the BA (Free BA Primer) https://bablocks.com/start/
Firm Up Your Foundational BA...
2019-11-0414 minBA BLOCKS for Business Analysts2: Top 3 Sources of Stress for Business AnalystsWhen you first start your BA career, your stress levels are naturally going to be higher because you’re less experienced. Reducing your stress levels should be a key goal you work towards to help you achieve career fulfillment. In this episode, you will learn about the top 3 stressors that most business analysts experience, and gain a […]
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2019-10-2914 minBA BLOCKS for Business Analysts2: Top 3 Sources of Stress for Business AnalystsWhen you first start your BA career, your stress levels are naturally going to be higher because you’re less experienced. Reducing your stress levels should be a key goal you work towards to help you achieve career fulfillment.
In this episode, you will learn about the top 3 stressors that most business analysts experience, and gain a clear insight on how to start reducing the stress that comes from these three sources.
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Understand the Role of the BA (Free BA Primer) https://bablocks.com/start/
Firm Up Your F...
2019-10-2914 minBA BLOCKS for Business Analysts1: How to Create a Fulfilling Business Analysis CareerYou’re going to spend the majority of your waking hours working at your job. It only makes sense to spend that time doing work that improves the overall quality of your life. Career fulfillment is perhaps the most important subject to consider when thinking about the future of your business analysis career. It is also likely […]
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2019-10-2214 minBA BLOCKS for Business Analysts1: How to Create a Fulfilling Business Analysis CareerYou’re going to spend the majority of your waking hours working at your job. It only makes sense to spend that time doing work that improves the overall quality of your life.
Career fulfillment is perhaps the most important subject to consider when thinking about the future of your business analysis career. It is also likely the subject you will think about the least. This is the reason that I dedicated the first episode of this show to the topic of career fulfillment.
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2019-10-2214 min
Mastering Business AnalysisMBA181: The Three BA Archetypes
In this episode, Emal Bariali helps us understand the three types of Business Analysts and how you can use these archetypes to find the right job or advance your career.
After listening to this episode, you'll understand:
What the three different types of BA roles are
The two questions you need to answer to understand your career direction
How the BA archetypes can help you focus your job seach or grow in your career
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One of the biggest challenges people who want to start a Business Analyst career face is...
2019-02-1926 min