BA Bites - Top 10 Ways BAs Can Leverage Shadow IT

Shadow IT: The Secret Weapon – Top 10 Ways Business Analysts Can Use It For GoodThink Shadow IT is just a security risk? Think again. In this week’s episode of The Better Business Analyst, I’m breaking down the Top 10 ways Shadow IT can actually help you become a better BA and drive smarter business change.We’ll cover:Spotting Shadow IT – What it is and where to find itUnderstanding Why It Happens – The hidden gaps it exposesBalancing Risk and Reward – The real dangers (and hidden upsides)Innovation in Disguise – How unofficial tools spark new ideasPain Point Radar – Why Shadow IT is your best early warning systemMapping the Underground – Surfacing and tracking shadow tools safelyBuilding Trust – Turning “gotchas” into open conversationsFrom Hack to Prototype – Turning grassroots solutions into real valueTriaging What to Keep, Kill, or Scale – Practical decision-making tipsCitizen Development – The rise of low-code and how BAs can lead the wayTune in for stories, practical examples, and the honest, no-fluff take on how to turn those rogue spreadsheets and apps into your secret weapon for business improvement.Ready to see Shadow IT in a whole new light? Listen now.