Leadership Skills for Business Analysts

Even when business analysis professionals don't have a title of leader, they are informal leaders on projects. In this episode, Scott and Susan are joined by Lead Business Analyst, Supervisor and newest #CBAP (Certified Business Analysis Professional) holder, John Reeves who writes and talks about business analysis leadership. We learn from John the leadership skills most in demand for business analysts and how they can lead without authority.  John is a frequent contributor of leadership articles to IIBA's member-exclusive quarterly publication, Business Analysis Magazine (BAM!). You can find his latest articles in these editions: Leading Through Task Calibration by John B. Reeves, AMA-CPM, CAPM, CBAP The Empathic Designer by John B. Reeves, AMA-CPM, CAPM, CBAP IIBA Members can contribute content and earn CDUs towards recertification! Submit your article here.  Do you have questions about this topic? Ask us a question at [email protected] or leave us a voice message on our podcast homepage. Business Analysis Live is hosted by: Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager at IIBA Scott Bennett, Manager, Business Analysis at IIBA We discuss business analysis topics and answer questions from our live audience.  We have a backlog of upcoming topics and we’re happy to take suggestions.  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/ #leadership #leadershipskills #businessanalysis #businessanalyst #IIBA