Everyone’s talking about the digital transformation, but what is it and where does the business analyst (BA) fit in? Do organizations need to use Agile methods to move into the digital age? How can BAs help organizations improve their business agility to take advantage of the digital transformation? What are some pitfalls that many organizations face when becoming digital, and how can BAs help them avoid common mistakes? Do we really need to “partner” with machines?! This presentation answers these questions and explains such things as:

• What the digital transformation consists of
• The difference between a traditional BA and a digital BA
• Why more organizations are recognizing the value of digital BAs with traditional skills and competencies
• The relationship between Agile and the digital transformation
• How much BAs need to know about such things as big data, AI/machine learning, and predictive analytics
• What it means to build “digital” trust
• How to talk to the business about complex, digital concepts

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss what it means to be a digital BA
• Discuss the BA’s role in helping organization transform to a digital world
• Discuss the need to translate digital concepts into business language