Shadow IT: The Secret Weapon – Top 10 Ways Business Analysts Can Use It For Good Think 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 it Understanding Why It Happens – The hidden gaps it exposes Balancing Risk and Reward – The real dangers (and hidden upsides) Innovation in Disguise – How unofficial tools spark new ideas Pain Point Radar – Why Shadow IT is your best early warning system Mapping the Underground – Surfacing and tracking shadow tools safely Building Trust – Turning “gotchas” into open conversations From Hack to Prototype – Turning grassroots solutions into real value Triaging What to Keep, Kill, or Scale – Practical decision-making tips Citizen Development – The rise of low-code and how BAs can lead the way Tune 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.
