Originally recorded for: Comparative Agility Podcast with Dee Rhoda

In this episode, Dee Rhoda chats with Superpowers School host Paddy Dhanda (yes, that's me!) about how Communities of Practice (CoPs) can go from being side projects to powerful tools for collaboration, culture, and learning.

Drawing from my experience of leading one of the UK's most vibrant visual thinking communities, and creating a new Communities of Practice Health Check with Comparative Agility, I share practical insights on what actually keeps communities alive, what causes them to fizzle out, and how community leaders can stop chasing vanity metrics and start focusing on real impact.

00:00 Introduction

00:20 Deep Dive into Communities of Practice

01:03 Comparative Agility and the Health Check Survey

05:43 Challenges and Solutions in Community Engagement

18:45 The 90-9-1 Rule of Participation

23:12 Virtual Communities and Visual Thinking

30:05 The Role of AI in Communities of Practice

34:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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This episode was first recorded for the Comparative Agility Podcast, hosted by the brilliant Dee Rhoda.

Laura Brandenburg, an internationally recognised leader in business analysis, shares insights from her new book, 'Value-Driven Business Analyst,'

She discusses the importance of aligning business analysis with organisational outcomes. We delve into her eight-step business analysis process, the significance of being value-driven, and how to leverage AI in the field. Laura also talks about her journey into business analysis, her motivations for writing the book, and addresses how business analysts can future-proof their careers in an AI-driven world.

00:00 Introduction

01:35 The Role and Impact of Business Analysts

03:15 Laura's Journey and Insights into Business Analysis

05:36 The Value-Driven Business Analyst

23:11 The Eight-Step Business Analysis Process

26:01 Future-Proofing with AI in Business Analysis

31:13 Sustainability and Business Value

33:57 Conclusion and Farewell

⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.

Host: Paddy Dhanda

Paddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.

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Guest: Laura Brandenburg

Laura Brandenburg, CBAP, is an internationally-recognized leader who helps mid-career professionals start and thrive in business analysis careers. She is the founder of Bridging the Gap, author of The Value-Driven Business Analyst and How to Start a Business Analyst Career, and creator of The Business Analyst Blueprint® training program. With over 20 years of experience, Laura is passionate about building the profession one business analyst at a time and empowering others to achieve confidence and success.

Book: https://www.bridging-the-gap.com/value/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BridgingtheGapBA

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabrandenburg/

Rishad Tobaccowala, a renowned author and futurist, shares insights from his latest book 'Rethinking Work' and provides actionable advice on how individuals can future-proof their careers. The episode also delves into the significance of creativity, continuous learning, and leveraging technology to enhance one's professional journey.

00:00 Introduction

03:08 The Importance of Physical Books

06:43 Rishad's Two Careers: Job vs. Work

14:42 The Future of Work: Key Changes and Predictions

17:40 The Role of AI and the Changing Ecosystem

21:13 Rethinking Office Culture and Collaboration

29:40 Future-Proofing Your Career: The Six Cs

30:39 Introduction to Creativity and AI

32:11 The Importance of Storytelling

32:48 Future-Proofing Skills

33:39 The Role of Writing and Speaking

34:31 The Book Writing Process

37:22 Investing in AI Tools

39:18 Taking Control of Your Career

41:12 The Connection Between Work and Well-being

42:38 Exploring the Future of Work

48:12 Advice for the Next Generation

55:20 Final Thoughts and Resources

⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.

Host: Paddy Dhanda

Paddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.

Contact Paddy: paddy@superpowers.school

Subscribe to my newsletter:

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Guest: Rishad Tobaccowala

Author, futurist, and one of the most respected voices in business reinvention. With over 40 years of experience advising some of the world’s biggest brands, Rishad has been named by BusinessWeek as one of the top business leaders and by TIME magazine as a marketing innovator. He’s the author of the bestselling book Restoring the Soul of Business and his latest, Rethinking Work, challenges us to redesign work to be more human, more purposeful, and more future-ready. He also writes a brilliant weekly thought-letter, read by over 30,000 leaders worldwide, and hosts the podcast What Next?

Website: https://rishadtobaccowala.com/