FOUNDER | INSPIRED EDUCATION AUSTRALIA
Rashan Senanayake
Rashan is a multi-award winning entrepreneur, author and speaker inspiring innovation practices & emerging technologies capability around Australia. He is the founder and CEO of one of Australia’s leading professional development firms for 21st century education & industry: Inspired Education Australia. Rashan specialises in design thinking, technology and strategy. As a Queensland Government Business Mentor and Consultant, Rashan has extensive experience working with businesses of all shapes and sizes around Australia. These sectors range from finance, education, construction, health, merchandise and more. His ability to strategically think, guide and innovate towards business growth creates the perfect chance for your business to utilise unparalleled skills.
Presentation: Inspiring BA Skills: Design Thinking Practice Augmentation By AI
Adapt, Align, and Accelerate, the modern Business Analyst (BA) must evolve beyond traditional frameworks and embrace new ways of thinking and working.
In an era defined by rapid technological disruption, BAs are no longer just facilitators of requirements, they are strategic change leaders.
This session explores how Design Thinking, as a practice approach has been augmented by AI, elevating the role of the BA from problem identifier to innovation catalyst.
Participants will discover how AI skills can enhance key practice approaches stakeholder mapping, accelerated and curated ideation, and strengthen decision intelligence, without losing the human-centred mindset and culture that drives meaningful outcomes.
Rashan will outline practical approaches to:
- Adapt by integrating AI into core BA practices, enabling faster insight generation and deeper problem understanding.
- Align by using Design Thinking frameworks to connect stakeholders, strategy, and delivery through shared understanding and co-creation.
- Accelerate by leveraging AI to reduce analysis cycle times and move from insight to action with clarity and confidence.
Through real-world examples and interactive techniques, this session equips BAs, product owners, and delivery professionals with a future-ready skills kit.
As AI transforms your decision intelligence rather than just an automation tool, the ability to combine human-centred design with intelligent systems will define the next generation of high-impact BAs.
Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to enhance their practice, influence strategic outcomes, and lead transformation in complex, fast-moving environments + a live Q&A!