The Summer 2024 Issue of BAM! Is Here
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While this issue marks the end of the line for BAM’s digital magazine format, it isn’t goodbye. All the business analysis content you love is getting a new digital home on our Analyst Catalyst blog page!
Based on valuable feedback from IIBA members, we’ve decided to enhance BAM’s delivery for better accessibility and reach. The new format will enable us to deliver relevant content more quickly, providing you with easy access to current topics when you want them, instead of once a quarter.
In his foreword, Jared Gorai (IIBA Director, Chapters & Members Engagement) puts it best when he says, “We’re confident that this transition will only enhance your reading experience, offering more accessibility and interactivity than ever before.”
Look out for a members-only BAM feature on our blog page for the latest insights and developments in business analysis, from our growing list of contributors and community experts.
In anticipation of the next chapter, this issue of BAM explores new avenues and innovative solutions to new challenges. Here’s a look at what’s inside.
Addressing the Demands of Tomorrow
We kick things off with an excerpt from a wildly popular book, Futureproof: Amplifying Agility with AI and Insightful Business Analysis by Angela Wick and Tim Coventry. In a business landscape dominated by artificial intelligence and technological progress, business analysis is a critical competency that can help organizations adapt, pivot, and respond to the speed and complexity of change.
For those who haven’t read the book yet, this is the perfect introduction.
If you thought data breaches were only perpetrated by sneaky hackers looking to steal your data, think again. In Beyond the Usual Suspects: Data Breaches Uncovered, we explore the many forms that data breaches can take. Read it for tips on staying ahead of the evolving threat landscape and best practices for mitigating risks.
Next, we look at three different but compatible interpretations of the professional persona in Different Perspectives on the Business Analysis Mindset. Key to unlocking growth and efficiency in your organization, this elusive concept is a specific way of thinking defined by a holistic vision to drive analytical and collaborative behaviour.
When it comes to business analysis, are you a data nerd? Then you’ll love A Look at Business Analysis Globally in 2024, which paints a portrait of the average business analysis professional in the world using data from Part 1 of IIBA’s Global State of Business Analysis Report. Discover average salary, average experience level, the highest paying industry, and more.
Finally, we look at mastering the art of requirements elicitation in From Gathering to Eliciting Requirements – Bridging the Divide. Preparing and gathering information, coordinating sessions, and asking the right questions are just some of the steps you can take to translate stakeholder needs into clear, actionable requirements. It can be challenging, but it’s crucial to enable change.
If you’re a member, you can access the summer issue of BAM in full on our website. If not, join IIBA today to get the latest insights in business analysis and much, much more.
I’d like to express my gratitude to our devoted BAM readers, the IIBA Editorial Committee, and our contributors for their exceptional efforts. I invite each of you to continue this journey with us, shaping the future of business analysis with your dedication to knowledge and growth.
See you on the other side!
If you're interested in writing for IIBA or you have a topic suggestion for our new members-only blog feature, please submit an outline to brand@iiba.org.
About the Author
Robert McClements is the Communications and Media Relations Specialist at IIBA. With over seven years of communications experience at non-governmental organizations, he contributes to IIBA’s marketing and communications efforts in support of the business analysis profession and community. Residing in his hometown of Montreal, Robert enjoys spending time with his family, listening to music, and reading.
