FOUNDER & CEO | INSPIRED EDUCATION AUSTRALIA
Rashan Senanayake
Rashan Senanayake is the founder of Inspired Education Australia, leading professional development in the latest in innovation and emerging technologies (such as AI). A published author, global speaker, and a top 200 podcast host, his work has influenced schools, universities, and businesses across Australia in many industries. Alongside this, Rashan is an academic, lecturing at QUT and contributes to global initiatives as a WEF Global Shaper Alumni and United Nations (Australia) member. To learn more / connect with Rashan visit: https://rashansenanayake.com
Melbourne Workshop: Inspiring Design Thinking (with AI) for Business Analysts!
Delivered by one of the most trusted Design Thinking & AI trainers in Australia, this hands-on workshop will help you understand the keys to design thinking as well as how AI can be used to fast-track innovation (including real life examples), within a modern business for Australia.
Design Thinking is almost a mandatory skill and approach for business analysts in the 21st century. It naturally promotes empathy-driven problem-solving tailored to diverse consumer needs, paving the path for unlocking innovation in business. In Australia’s dynamic market, understanding user perspectives is key to innovation and competitiveness. Not only that, Design thinking fosters collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, harnessing diverse expertise to drive impactful solutions and tailored business results.
AI, on the other hand, enhances this process by streamlining data handling, accelerating model development, and generating predictive insights. By automating tasks like data cleaning and feature engineering, AI allows analysts to focus on strategy and interpretation. It also supports fast experimentation, helping teams identify effective solutions and reduce time-to-market.
This seminar will show how Design Thinking and AI are not replacements for human capability but powerful complements. Learn how to integrate both to stay ahead of market trends, boost innovation, and deliver value across industries. Next step? Hands-on!
“The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways.” Robert Greene.
Brisbane Panellist: Business Analysis 3.0: Human-Centred, Tech-Enabled, Boldly Evolving
Business analysis is no longer confined to a role – it’s a critical capability that empowers organisations to adapt, innovate, and deliver value in an era of rapid change and technological disruption. As the demand for human-centred, value-driven delivery grows, business analysis continues to evolve: blending structured analysis with empathy, adaptability, and bold experimentation.
In this dynamic panel, practitioners and change leaders will share diverse perspectives on how business analysis as a capability is being reimagined. From product thinking to agile coaching to enterprise transformation, we’ll explore how analysis enables stronger human connections, sharper decisions, and sustainable innovation.
Through the lenses of Rethink, Reconnect, and Revolutionise, the discussion will unpack:
- How business analysis practices and responsibilities are evolving, and which traditional approaches no longer serve us
- How empathy, trust, and active listening elevate collaboration across hybrid and cross-functional teams
- How emerging tools and technologies (e.g., AI, automation) are reshaping the business analysis toolkit and accelerating impact
If you’ve ever asked “How can business analysis stay relevant, powerful, and future-focused?”
Well, this session will provide insights and inspiration to help you harness Business Analysis as a capability for transformation.