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Informal Networks & Gossip in Business Analysis (feat. Carlos Pullen-Ferreira)

Informal networks are one of the most powerful – and often overlooked - forces in organisations. For Business Analysts, understanding how information really flows can make the difference between struggling with change and successfully influencing it.

In this episode of BA Brew, Jonathan Hunsley is joined by Michelle, Fiona and Carlos to explore the role of gossip and informal networks in the workplace – and how they impact organisational change.

The discussion covers:

What “gossip” actually means in a workplace context

Why informal networks exist and how they create psychological safety during change

The difference between formal communications and how information really spreads

How informal networks can support better stakeholder engagement and change outcomes

The risks of negative gossip, politics and organisational culture

How Business Analysts can use informal networks to sense-check, influence and support change

Whether you are a Business Analyst, change professional, service designer or team leader, this episode provides practical insights into the human side of organisations – and how to work with it, not against it.

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BCS Stakeholder Engagement

BCS Digital Business Change

BCS Benefits Management and Business Acceptance

BCS Modelling Business Processes

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