Highlights from BA Café: Upcoming Events and Insights - March 13, 2026
Trent Leopold discussed various topics at the upcoming BBC event in Toronto, including Fabricio's newsletter launch, challenges of VUCA, the BA Life online event, the impact of AI on photography authenticity, and travel difficulties between Europe and Asia. An invitation to the BA Café was also mentioned.
BA Café Insights: Daffodils, Accountability, and Event Highlights from March 2026
BA Café 2026 03 06 discussed topics including daffodils, airline passengers, accountability, ownership of tasks, redundancy, the IIBA Minneapolis St Paul Chapter PDD, IIBA Kansas City volunteers, the BA&Beyond event, London Underground, and weather conditions in Nebraska-Missouri. An invitation was also mentioned.
Excited to Collaborate Again with BA & Beyond for an Inspiring Edition!
We are excited to collaborate with BA & Beyond again. Their successful editions have established them as a key player in our community, connecting professionals and providing valuable insights. We eagerly anticipate the upcoming edition and look forward to participating!
Insights from BA Café: Key Discussions on AI Standards, Data Loss in Dallas, and Upcoming BA Events
Trent Leopold talked about yesterday’s online event of IIBA UK with Fabricio Laguna, discussing his book. IEEE is working on many AI standards. The city of Dallas, Texas, faced data loss, and upcoming events for BAs include European BA Day and BA & Beyond.
Building Trust and Confidence: Highlights from the BA Café Meeting on February 20, 2026
Trent Leopold talked about trust and confidence during this week’s online meeting of IIBA Germany. Invitation to the BA Café event was mentioned.
Business Analysis Effort Estimation: Why It Matters and the Cost of Getting It Wrong
Business analysis effort is often overlooked during project planning, leading to delivery risk, quality issues, and analyst burnout. This article explores why business analysis effort estimation matters, who should own it, and practical approaches that business analysis professionals can use to estimate their work effectively.
How AI Enhances Business Analysis Without Replacing Professional Judgment
This article demonstrates how AI enhances traditional business analysis to accelerate qualitative insights—without replacing professional judgment. It shows how businesses can responsibly use AI to strengthen stakeholder engagement, synthesis, and decision-making while maintaining governance and accountability.
What Makes Building Business Capability 2026 Worth Attending
Building Business Capability (BBC) 2026, April 20–23 in Toronto, offers practical sessions, real-world tools, and valuable networking for business analysis professionals. From AI and Lean workshops to the Women in Tech mentoring program, attendees gain ideas they can use right away while connecting with a strong professional community.
Enabling Confidence: How We Lift Each Other in Business Analysis
In this International Women’s Day reflection, Susan Moore explores how investing in one another strengthens both individuals and the profession. When women thrive in business analysis, the entire organization benefits.
In Fast-Moving Times, the Fundamentals Still Matter
This edition of BA Digest reinforces three fundamentals: influencing without authority, using AI responsibly as it shapes decisions, and keeping analysis aligned through clear intent and outcomes.
