In this episode of the Better Business Analyst Podcast, Benjamen Walsh shares 10 things every BA should know about Git, GitHub, and Continuous Delivery/Integration.

From version control for requirements to collaborating via pull requests, and even how GitHub can be your go-to place for the latest AI models and open-source tools — this episode breaks down the essentials every modern BA needs.

Perfect if you’re working in agile teams, or just want to boost your technical confidence.

The leap from delivery to strategy is the real career game-changer for Business Analysts.

In this episode, Benjamen Walsh's shares his Top 10 ways to become a Strategic BA — from mastering financial acumen and building senior stakeholder trust, to telling stories with data and using enterprise analysis techniques.

We’ll explore real case studies from Netflix, Toyota, Spotify, Amazon, Tesla and more — showing you exactly how BAs move from documenting requirements… to shaping direction.

In this episode, Benjamen breaks down the Top 10 ways AI, and especially Microsoft Copilot, is already transforming the BA role. From requirements elicitation and process modelling to risk management and benefits tracking, we’ll look at how secure, enterprise AI tools can become your daily co-pilot.

This is about the AIBA — the AI Business Analyst. The next step in our evolution as BAs.

Job hunting can feel like a full-time job — one day you’re full of hope, the next you’re wondering if anyone even saw your CV.

In this episode of The Better Business Analyst Podcast, Benjamen Walsh shares his Top 10 job-seeking strategies tailored for Business Analysts, IT professionals, and strategic leaders.

From crafting personalised cover letters to staying visible on LinkedIn, and from working with recruiters to managing your own energy, these are the proven approaches that will help you stand out and stay resilient during your search.

Tune in for practical tips, real examples, and encouragement for your journey to the next role.

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From waterfall to agile — and now to continuous discovery.

In this episode of the Better Business Analyst Podcast, we explore the next big shift in how Business Analysts create value. Continuous discovery means staying connected to users, stakeholders, and data throughout the delivery cycle — not just at the start.

You’ll learn:

• Why traditional discovery isn’t enough anymore

• Practical steps to embed continuous discovery in your BA work

• Real-world examples of how discovery-as-a-habit prevents wasted effort and increases business value

This isn’t about doing more work — it’s about doing smarter work.

🎙️ Better conversations. Better decisions. Better Business Analysis.

The BA as Storyteller: 10 Ways Narrative Shapes Better Outcomes

Business Analysts aren’t just requirement gatherers — we’re storytellers.

In this episode of the Better Business Analyst Podcast, Benjamen Walsh explores how narrative can transform workshops, requirements, benefits, business cases, and even your career.

You’ll hear 10 powerful ways to use storytelling in BA work, complete with real-world examples from energy, government, and education projects — where the right story, metaphor, or user journey shifted outcomes.

💡 Key lesson: Data and documents may inform, but stories inspire action.

If you want to become a BA who influences, not just documents, this episode is for you.

In this episode of the Better Business Analyst Podcast, Benjamen Walsh unpacks the Jobs To Be Done (JTBD) framework—a powerful way to understand what customers and stakeholders really need. Forget features—this is about outcomes.

Tune in for 10 practical lessons and tips on applying JTBD to requirements, strategy, and solution design. With real-world examples like FitNation, Uber Eats, and everyday BA scenarios, this episode gives you the toolkit to shift from “what do you want?” to “what job are we solving?”

Managing a product in an enterprise isn’t like working in a start-up. It’s bigger, slower, more political – and far more complex. But when you get it right, you can influence strategy, steer multi-million-dollar roadmaps, and create products that impact thousands, even millions, of users.

In this episode of The Better Business Analyst Podcast, Benjamen Walsh shares ten essential truths about enterprise product management – each with a practical tip, a real-world example, and key talking points you can use immediately.

You’ll learn:

• Why enterprise products are ecosystems, not just features

• How to manage a crowd of stakeholders with competing priorities

• The role of data in winning roadmap decisions

• Why compliance, change management, and continuous improvement are non-negotiable

• How to be both the visionary and the translator for your product

Whether you’re a product manager, business analyst, or leader responsible for delivery at scale – these insights will help you survive and thrive in the enterprise world.

🎧 Listen now and get the survival strategies you need for your next big product challenge.