Global Weather Insights: A Discussion on Belgium, Netherlands, South Africa, Nebraska, and Texas at BA Café 2026
Trent Leopold and several others discussed the weather in Belgium, the Netherlands, South Africa, Nebraska, and Texas. An invitation was extended for the BA Café event.
Invitation to BA Café on January 9, 2026
Invitation to the BA Café on January 9, 2026, featuring Trent Leopold and other attendees.
BA Café Discussion Highlights: Event Planning, Rental Trends, and New Year Reflections
Trent Leopold discussed the upcoming event BA & Beyond, covering topics such as rent prices in London, the difference between Edinburgh and Glasgow, good weather for a run, and welcoming the new year.
Celebrating Excellence: Congratulations to the CIO of the Year and ICT/Digital Project Winners!
As we near the year-end, we congratulate the winners of various ICT/Digital Projects, including notable organizations and individuals. A special thanks to the jury for their insights and to the media for highlighting the business analysis perspective in this esteemed competition. Congratulations to all participants!
BA Café 2025: Conversations on Christmas Themes, History, and the Future of AI
On the 2nd day of Christmas, Dagmar and Christiane had the meeting room to themselves. In Brussels, many rely on public transport. Karel V and Filips II were emperors in the 1500s. Journalists focus on fake news. A flawed project won't improve with an agile approach. Where is AI heading?
What Do Opera Singers Know About Business Analysis?
Find out how your voice (not just your words) can strengthen stakeholder communication. Exude calm authority, control nerves, and speak authentically so your message truly lands.
What Mentoring Business Analysts Taught Me About Leadership
Aspiring to grow in my role as a senior analyst, I took on mentoring junior analysts in the team. This article shares lessons learned about documentation, strategic thinking, managing without authority, and teaching analysts to push back constructively.
Enabling Confidence: Preparing Business Analysis Professionals for What’s Next
IIBA’s 2026 initiative, Enabling Confidence, is a transformative campaign designed to empower business analysis professionals. This blog introduces the initiative’s focus on building confidence through certification, knowledge, connection, and insight.
Common Pitfalls That Make Retrospectives Ineffective
This article explores the key elements of effective retrospectives and highlights common pitfalls that can undermine their value, along with their impact on teams.
Top 6 Business Analysis Trends to Monitor in 2026
In 2026, business analysis is moving beyond requirements into strategic leadership. From AI-enabled decision making to outcome-driven strategy and responsible innovation, these six trends reveal the opportunities that await business analysis professionals.
