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Discover the 10 technology and delivery trends Business Analysts can’t ignore in 2026—plus the practical BA skills and templates to apply them in real projects (AI agents, governance, security, provenance, and outcome measurement).
Discover the 10 technology and delivery trends Business Analysts can’t ignore in 2026—plus the practical BA skills and templates to apply them in real projects (AI agen...
Business analysts turn ambiguity into shared understanding—clarifying real needs, shaping solution direction, and aligning stakeholders and delivery teams. This article explo...
2025 didn’t just bring new tools—it exposed weak habits. In this year-end recap, the author of Modern Analyst’s 2025 trends article reflects on what really happen...

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What role can generative artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, play in business analysis? Could it interview a stakeholder? How would it deal with a difficult stakeholder? It depends on how well it’s trained.

I set up a scenario with ChatGPT to conduct an interview with a challenging stakeholder. I prepared it with a prompt to prepare for a difficult stakeholder but did not give it any specific objections. A breakdown of the entire prompt follows the interview scenario and transcript below.

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The most crucial thing recent economic turbulences have taught business leaders- is managing risks. From increased geopolitical conflicts to recession fears, how organizations manage risks says a lot about their future.

Although eliminating all vulnerabilities is practically impossible, you can still control some variables and risk factors to ensure your projects do not go off the rails.

Let’s explore some practical tips, tools, and frameworks to help you identify and mitigate risks faster and more effectively.

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A Technical Business Analyst (TBA) is a professional who bridges the gap between business and technology. They are responsible for understanding the business needs of an organisation and translating those needs into technical requirements that can be implemented by developers. TBAs typically have a strong understanding of both business and technology, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with both groups.     A digital business analyst (DBA), just like a TBA, is a professional who bridges the gap between business and technology. And, just like a TBA, they are responsible for understanding the business needs of an organisation and translating those needs into digital solutions that can be implemented by developers. DBAs typically have a strong understanding of both business and technology, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with both groups.

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A job interview is the most crucial and stressful step on the path to a new job. Very few people can “wing” it. Usually, these are experienced professionals who have done it many times. They would have practiced so much that they’ve become interview athletes.

How to become an expert at winning job interviews, in particular for jobs in business analysis? Follow these steps to prepare, practice, analyze your performance, and improve with every interview.

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There are several technological or stakeholder needs that are not officially listed but are of importance. Business analysts must identify the conditions necessary to access pertinent data; this is where elicitation techniques come into play.  Elicitation is the foundation of every project because it puts the project's requirements under the light. If elicitation is done wrong would lead to major failure and abandonment. Therefore, the elicitation process requires appropriate study and planning to prevent the likelihood of fatal errors impeding a project. But the question here is how can a business analyst gather requirements. In this article, we tell you the best elicitation techniques to collect information efficiently.

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Templates & Aides

Templates & AidesTemplates & Aides: find and share business analysis templates as well as other useful aides (cheat sheets, posters, reference guides) in our Templates & Aides repository.  Here are some examples:
* Requirements Template
* Use Case Template
* BPMN Cheat Sheet

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