Artificial Intelligence is becoming an essential part of the modern Business Analyst's toolkit. Yet many professionals are still trying to determine where AI truly fits within their day-to-day work and how to use it effectively without becoming overly dependent on technology.
In this insightful and practical session, Emal Bariali shares The AI Playbook for Business Analysts, a hands-on action plan built by Business Analysts for Business Analysts. Participants will explore the core principles that separate high-performing BAs from the rest and discover how AI can be used strategically to enhance analysis, communication, planning, and stakeholder engagement.
The session begins by examining the eight principles of high-performance business analysis, including alignment, simplification, planning, commitment, communication, refinement, and value realization. Attendees will then explore the current state of AI, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and emerging AI capabilities, while gaining a realistic understanding of both the strengths and limitations of modern AI tools.
Most importantly, participants will leave with practical techniques they can immediately apply to their work. Through demonstrations and real-world examples, Emal will show how Business Analysts can use AI to improve requirements discovery, enhance communication, accelerate preparation activities, and increase overall effectiveness without sacrificing professional judgment.
This session is designed to help Business Analysts move beyond AI curiosity and begin using AI intentionally to improve performance, create value, and stay relevant in an increasingly AI-enabled business environment.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to become a high-performing Business Analyst.
- Understand the capabilities and limitations of current AI tools for Business Analysis work.
- Recognize where AI can improve efficiency while still requiring human judgment.
- Apply practical prompting techniques to support requirements-related activities.
- Use AI to improve stakeholder communication and business analysis deliverables.
- Identify immediate opportunities to integrate AI into their daily BA practices.
Course Outline
The High-Performance Business Analyst
- The 8 Principles of High-Performance Business Analysis
- Aligning work to business outcomes
- Simplifying complexity
- Planning, refinement, and value delivery
Understanding the Current State of AI
- What AI can and cannot do
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- AI agency and emerging capabilities
AI for Everyday Business Analysis
- Using AI to support requirements activities
- Improving stakeholder communication
- Accelerating analysis and preparation work
Practical AI Prompting Techniques
- Priming your AI assistant
- Prompting for requirements
- Prompting for communication and stakeholder engagement
Applying the AI Playbook
- Immediate actions participants can implement
- Common pitfalls to avoid
- Building an AI-enabled BA toolkit for long-term success
Audience
This session is ideal for:
- Business Analysts
- Senior Business Analysts
- Product Owners
- Product Managers
- Project Managers
- Business Analysis Leaders
- Aspiring Business Analysts
- Professionals interested in AI-enabled productivity
- Anyone looking to improve performance through practical AI adoption
Session Overview
Date: October 1
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Eastern Time
Format: Virtual Live Session
Duration: 1 Hour
Instructor Profile
Business Analysis Consultant | Founder, BA Blocks | Author & Trainer
Emal Bariali is a Business Analysis Consultant and the founder of BA Blocks, a premier Business Analysis training company focused on helping professionals develop practical, project-based Business Analysis skills. With more than two decades of hands-on experience delivering projects across multiple industries and sectors, Emal has built a reputation for helping Business Analysts gain clarity, confidence, and real-world capability.
Through his consulting work and leadership at BA Blocks, Emal has successfully delivered projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies while mentoring and training countless Business Analysts throughout their professional journeys. His teaching approach focuses on practical application, helping professionals bridge the gap between theory and execution.
Emal holds a Master's degree in Information Systems Design, a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, and a postgraduate diploma in Software and Database Development. He is passionate about helping Business Analysts leverage AI responsibly and effectively to improve performance and create greater business value.
By registering for or attending this event, participants agree to comply with the Participant Code of Conduct. The organization reserves the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate participation when an individual's conduct materially interferes with the educational objectives of the program or negatively impacts the learning experience of other participants.