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Monthly Blog - April 2026
Monthly Blog - April 2026

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.
 
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International Blog
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International Blog
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!
 
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Monthly Blog - February 2026
Monthly Blog - February 2026

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.

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Monthly Blog - January 2026
Monthly Blog - January 2026

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.

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Analyst Catalyst Blog
BA for AI: Agentic AI and the Future of Business Analysis
IIBA President and CEO Delvin Fletcher joined futurist Susan Yu on agentic AI, decision architecture, and the skills business analysts need to shape AI instead of being replaced by it.
AI's Last Mile Failure Is a Requirement Problem
Most AI pilots look great in demo and fall apart in production. Here’s why that “last mile” keeps breaking, and why business analysts are the best people to fix it.
Stop Reporting Data. Start Telling Stories.
A Verizon Wireless analytics lead shares five recurring lessons from his data visualization workshops, covering decision-first chart design, simplicity as a deliberate choice, when (and when not) to use pie charts, a context-insight-action framework for presentations, and how to benchmark performance without historical data.

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