Why Process Maps Don’t Solve Problems (But People Do)
🗺️ The Limits of Diagrams Process maps are valuable tools. They show workflows, dependencies, and bottlenecks in clean, visual ways. But diagrams have limits. They are static representations of dynamic realities. A perfectly drawn process map does not reveal frustration when a system times out, or the creative workarounds employees use when official steps do […]
Bridging the Gap How Business Process Analysts Turn Conflicting Voices into Clear Solutions
⚖️ Why Conflicting Voices Are Inevitable Every organization has competing priorities. IT teams want stability and security, while Operations pushes for speed and flexibility. Leadership focuses on long-term strategy, while end users just want systems that make their work easier. These tensions are not flaws — they are the natural result of different roles. But […]
Why Listening Beats Logic: The Underrated Skill of Successful Analysts
👂 The Analyst’s Most Overlooked Skill In business analysis, we often celebrate logic, frameworks, and methodologies. Process maps, requirements templates, and data models dominate conversations. But successful analysts know that their most powerful skill isn’t a framework — it’s listening. Active listening helps uncover unspoken concerns, hidden motivations, and the “real story” behind a stakeholder’s […]
How to Spot Broken Processes Before AI Makes Them Better to Optimise
🔍 Why Broken Processes Matter in the Age of AI AI promises speed, automation, and efficiency. But if a process is broken, AI doesn’t fix it — it magnifies the flaws. Automating a slow, inefficient, or inconsistent workflow only makes mistakes happen faster. That’s why stakeholders need to identify broken processes before AI is introduced. […]
Documentation as a Competitive Advantage in the Age of AI
📖 Why Documentation Matters More Than Ever In every organisation, documentation has often been treated as an afterthought. User guides, process maps, and technical manuals were seen as “nice to have” rather than business-critical. But in the age of AI, documentation is no longer optional — it’s a competitive advantage. AI copilots, like Microsoft’s and […]
The Rise of AI Co-Pilots: What It Means for Business and Process Analysts
🛫 What Are AI Co-Pilots? AI co-pilots are emerging tools designed to assist rather than replace professionals. Microsoft’s Copilot for Office, GitHub Copilot for coding, and similar tools integrate AI directly into everyday workflows. Instead of being stand-alone platforms, these copilots act as intelligent assistants that anticipate needs, suggest improvements, and automate repetitive tasks. For […]
What AI Can’t See in Your Processes (Yet)
👀 The Blind Spots of AI in Business Processes AI has become a powerful tool for identifying inefficiencies, automating workflows, and predicting outcomes. It can process large amounts of structured data faster than any analyst ever could. But AI doesn’t see everything. Behind the data are human behaviours, cultural nuances, and subtle decisions that can’t […]
The Most Overlooked Skill in Business Process Analysis Listening
👂 Why Listening Matters More Than Frameworks Business process analysis often gets framed around methodologies, diagrams, and tools. While these are important, the most overlooked skill is simple yet transformative — listening. Active listening allows analysts to cut through noise, uncover real pain points, and build trust faster than any framework. Without it, even the […]
🧑💻 Skills Required to Build and Maintain a Strong Knowledge Base
A knowledge base doesn’t build itself. It takes the right mix of technical ability, documentation practice and people skills. While platforms like Confluence, SharePoint or Notion provide the tools, it’s the skills of the people who manage them that determine success. Here are the key skills required to create and sustain a knowledge base that […]
