Join us for an engaging and insightful session on how to harness the power of questions to drive successful outcomes in Business Analysis. Whether you're a seasoned BA or just starting out, this meetup will equip you with practical tools and techniques to elevate your questioning skills and influence decision-making in your projects
Speaker:
Dinith Athukorala is a Senior Consultant at Assurity Consulting with over a decade of experience in business analysis. He has previously worked on designing and developing digital products in Capital Markets Technology and Digital Health, implementing them globally. Specializing in stakeholder engagement and digital product design, Dinith enjoys turning complex challenges into practical solutions.
What You’ll Learn:
- The Art of Questioning: Discover why asking the right questions is crucial and how it can impact your work as a BA
- Types of Questions: Explore different questioning techniques, from Socratic questioning to the Five Whys, and learn when to use each
- Influencing with Questions: Learn how to frame questions that subtly guide stakeholders towards the best solutions
- Real-World Scenarios: Participate in interactive exercises and role-playing to practice asking effective questions in various BA contexts
This session is designed to be practical, interactive, and directly applicable to your daily work. By the end of the meetup, you’ll have a toolkit of questioning strategies that can help you:
- Uncover hidden requirements and insights
- Build stronger relationships with stakeholders
- Influence outcomes without being overtly directive
- Navigate complex projects with greater clarity and confidence