Looking at a 2025 Forecast!

Looking at a 2025 Forecast!

As we wrap up 2024, it’s time to look ahead and prepare for a transformative year in business analysis.

In 2025, Business Analysts will find themselves at the heart of these innovations, shaping how AI collaborates with humans to solve complex problems.


2024 to 2025

Expect shifts in core responsibilities as BAs become interpreters and guides for these advanced systems, driving insights that are both strategic and actionable. Embracing these changes will be key for those looking to thrive in the upcoming year.

The landscape is evolving faster than ever, with the following being a focus in 2025:

  • Moving beyond GenerativeAI - We will move our focus into more AI capabilities and how they transform our BA practices and the processes of our business partners and customer experiences.
  • Agentic AI - BAs using and building AI Agents for themselves and business teams. This new wave of AI will go beyond the generative capabilities we’re used to, becoming a more integral part of decision-making and process management.
  • Business Analysis as a critical piece to determining where human and AI tools collaborate within business and customer processes

Business Analysts and Product Owners will need elevated skills in the BA Foundations, AI capabilities, Leadership, Influence, Decision Making and Problem Solving to meet these new challenges.

Here’s to a bold 2025—where we step into a future where Business Analysts lead the charge in intelligent decision-making!


AI Tools and Vendors for Business Analysts and Product Owners using AI:

In Jan 2025, I will be starting a series of Linkedin Live shows to educate the BA Community on how AI tools are creating the future of #BusinessAnalysis and can help teams work better with requirements information and analysis, do higher quality work, at a better pace, and build BA skills.

If you would like to showcase a tool, or learn more about a tool, send me a message here on Linkedin Messaging and let me know about a tool you would like to learn more about, or demo to BAs on my show.

I am so compelled with what I am seeing, and how this is changing our profession, I feel the need to help educate the global BA community in a way that helps BAs imagine their future!


Upcoming LinkedIn Live Event


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Join Barbara Carkenord, CBAP, IIBA-AAC, PMI-PBA, PMP , Christina Lovelock and Angela Wick for a Linkedin Live Event streaming here on Linkedin where we discuss how BA Managers and Practice Leaders can build high performing BA Teams in 2025!

RSVP and get this event on your calendar!


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A BA-Cube Premium Membership offers an exclusive, modern, and continuous learning in small chunks, a little each week, to be completed on your own time. You will have access to our entire library of courses, weekly Live Events to dive deeper into the learning, the ability to interact with other professionals, receive feedback from experts, and hear from others, all of which has a powerful impact to help you learn fast and get results!


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This is your chance to experience all the benefits of a BA-Cube Premium Membership at no cost to start. Here’s what is included in a Premium Membership:

  • Community to share, connect, and grow with 1000s of BAs
  • OnDemand Courses (20+, IIBA Endorsed): Access a wide range of courses with interactive chats with peers and Angela.
  • 2 AI & BA Courses: Stay ahead with our latest course on AI and Business Analysis. More coming!
  • AI Guide: 10 Steps to BA work on an AI Project
  • Exclusive Live Coaching/Mentoring Events: Gain insights from Angela?and other BAs, we talk about AI a lot!
  • Skill Assessments: Evaluate and enhance your skills with our comprehensive assessments.
  • Extensive Content Library: Access videos, articles, and templates to support your learning journey.

Learning and growing your skills goes beyond taking courses. Practice, apply, and truly grow with our supportive community. BA-Cube Premium Membership provides the learning experience needed for today's changing environment!

Join us today and immerse yourself in learning, sharing, and engaging with a community of like-minded professionals dedicated to your success in Business Analysis.?

Take advantage of the free trial offer today!

Upcoming Events and Conversations:?Here are just a few of the events you can look forward to as a member:

  • ??? Dec 4th ?- How BAs Can Think More Strategically (BA-Cube Premium Members)
  • ??? Dec 10th - Building a Practice or BACoE (BA Manager Group Members)
  • ??? Dec 12- Working with Business Leaders (BA-Cube Premium Members)
  • ??? Dec 17 - AI Open Office Hours with Angela (BA-Cube Premium Members)
  • ??? Dec 19 - Showing BA value with AI (BA Manager Group Members)


Calling All BA Managers and Practice Leaders!

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Do you often wonder how other BA Managers tackle the same challenges you face? ??

Would you love to have experts weigh in with fresh ideas, concepts, and resources? ??

Join the BA-Cube BA Manager Community - the go-to place for BA Managers to ask questions, share experiences, and connect! ?? With three global experts hosting community chats and events, you'll gain valuable insights and strategies to elevate your skills in managing BAs and running a successful BA practice. ??


Join the BA-Cube BA Manager Community to:

  • Share your challenges and successes: Gain insights and advice from others who understand your role.
  • Learn together about how AI is impacting your role and your team: Stay informed on how cutting-edge technology is reshaping the BA landscape.
  • Connect and collaborate with peers: Build a network of professionals who can offer support, ideas, and inspiration.

We have assembled a dream team of experts for the Community! Our expert hosts will be available in chat forums and exclusive BA Manager Community Events. They will be discussing the latest challenges and trends in BA Practices and leadership, including how AI is transforming the Business Analysis?field. Meet Our Expert?Hosts:

  • Barbara Carkenord: An industry veteran with extensive experience in business analysis and project management.
  • Christina Lovelock: A leading expert in BA practices, known for her insightful strategies and innovative approaches.
  • Angela Wick: A renowned BA leader and consultant, specializing in modernizing BA practices and integrating A

Join us now and become part of this dynamic community!?

Any questions? Email Angela at [email protected]



Futureproof: Amplifying Agility with AI and Insightful Business Analysis

One of the Top 10 AI books on Amazon!! Kindle version is now available!!

Futureproof: Amplifying Agility with AI and Insightful Business Analysis is a pivotal guide for leaders and practitioners navigating the transformative power of AI in today’s fast-paced business environment.

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Adrian Micek

Przygotowuj? firmy do wdro?enia systemów e-commerce i PIM | WSPARCIE MAGENTO | E-COMMERCE B2C & B2B | PODCASTER

2 个月

AI will be the trendsetter.

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Arthur de Snaijer :)

Senior Business Analyst at Koninklijke Marechaussee

2 个月

Enhancing the skill set of business analysts is important. I'm curious on how goal setting will teach me the right stuff to make an impact. Funny enough I could be low performing, but still gain human traction on what matters. It's not better, faster or cheaper business analysis, but being a happier analyst for society gain! On the other side being on a high performance sport ba team is a great ride.

Kamila Zonakowska

Management Consulting Manager ?? CIO Advisory ?? I help CTOs & CPOs lead Digital Transformation to propel organization strategy ?? $130M+ Savings freed up ?? Driving Business Agility ?? ADGBS Certified GBS/ SSC Advisor

2 个月

Exciting vision for 2025! Business Analysts stepping into roles as interpreters for AI is a game-changer. How do you see the balance between human intuition and AI capabilities shaping decision-making processes? Also, what skills do you think will be the most critical for BAs to develop in this evolving landscape?

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