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Business Analysts as Champions of the Semantic Layer

In many organizations, the conversation around data and AI readiness often focuses on platforms, pipelines, and tools. Yet, one of the most critical enablers of value is frequently underdeveloped: the semantic layer.
 
This is where Business Analysts (BAs) have a unique opportunity—not just to contribute, but to lead.
 
IIBA Vancouver President Sid Arya is happy to share that his blog post, “The Power of Relationships in Business 
Analysis,” has been accepted and published on the official blog of IIBA Global
 
Read it here: https://www.iiba.org/business-analysis-blogs/the-power-of-relationships-in-business-analysis/
 
In this piece, Sid dives into how strong relationships are at the heart of effective business analysis — from stakeholder engagement to delivering real business value. This perspective is deeply influenced by the relationship-centric mindset championed by BRM Institute, which continues to shape how he think about collaboration and value creation.
 
 
Grateful to IIBA for the opportunity to contribute, and thankful to the broader BA and BRM communities for the inspiration and ongoing learning.
 
Would love for you to give it a read and share your thoughts!
 

Diffusing the Relationship Bomb in Volunteer Leadership

Volunteer organizations are powered by passion, goodwill, and a shared sense of purpose. But they are also powered by relationships. Unlike corporate settings, there is no hierarchy, compensation, or formal authority to fall back on. When relationships crack in a volunteer environment, the damage can be immediate and lasting. I have learned this the hard way.

Leading with Purpose: What IIBA Vancouver Teaches Us About Real Leadership

IIBA Vancouver reminded me that the most meaningful leadership often happens outside organizational charts.

Leading in a volunteer-driven community — where people show up by choice, not obligation — has profoundly influenced how I think about leadership, impact, and accountability in the workplace.

Analyst Catalyst Blog
From Proving Your Expertise to Using It: What Certification Changes for Business Analysts
At some point, every analyst encounters the same quiet calculation: how much energy goes into proving your expertise before the real conversation can even begin. This article explores what changes when your knowledge carries recognized weight, and why externally validated expertise can reshape confidence, credibility, and influence in the room.
Responsible AI: The Business Analyst's Role in Ethics and Governance
Responsible AI governance is a requirements problem. This article makes the case that business analysis professionals already have the skills to lead it—and explains exactly how.
11 New KnowledgeHub Resources for the Moments That Matter
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