MCBI Learning & Development

On this ANZAC Day, we honour the Australians and New Zealanders who served and sacrificed in defence of our countries - past and present.

We are proud to support the defence community, and today we take a moment to acknowledge the courage, loyalty, and selflessness of those who have given so much.

Lest we forget.

Andrew Routley started working his family's orchard at eight years old. He never planned to take it over.

Three generations on, he and his wife Claire are running one of Australia's most innovative stonefruit operations at Katunga, Victoria - thinking hard about the people who make it work, and the kids who might one day come home to it 🍑

A conversation about workforce, succession, and the long game.

Read it here ➡ https://mcbi.com.au/insights/farming-the-light-knowledge-people-and-innovation-in-a-third-generation-orchard

Great insights shared at the Western Adelaide Jobs Expo, where our very own John Glass joined an engaging panel discussion on AI, automation and future skills – what job seekers need to know.

Moderated by Alan Sibbons, the session also featured Anne Marie O'Grady (The 1530 Network - Mentorship For Life) and Joanna Taylor (HOBAN Recruitment), bringing together diverse perspectives from across industry and workforce development.

A few key takeaways from the discussion:
• AI is becoming an essential tool in resume and cover letter development – but it should be used thoughtfully
• Job seekers must prioritise secure and reputable GenAI platforms when handling personal and professional information
• While AI can enhance applications, maintaining human authenticity and personal voice remains critical
• Upskilling in AI is no longer optional – building relevant knowledge and qualifications will be a key differentiator in the evolving job market

As a PECB partner, MCBI is proud to support individuals through foundational and advanced AI certifications, helping equip job seekers with the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven workforce.

🔗 Learn more about MCBI’s AI certification pathways here: https://lnkd.in/gPnbPCAF

Ever stayed quiet in a meeting when comes up?

You’re not alone.. and it’s not because you don’t care.
It’s because no one ever taught you how to feel confident with AI.

That’s exactly where ISO 42001 for Individuals comes in.
Not endless theory; just clear thinking, ethics, governance, risk and real‑world responsibility.

With the right foundations, you don’t stay silent.

You ask better questions.

You guide decisions.

You get trusted.

If you’re ready to lead the next time AI enters the room, this is where it starts.👉 https://lnkd.in/gPnbPCAF

You're the one who gets pulled into meetings to "just clarify a few requirements." 🧐

You're translating between IT and the business without thinking twice. You're mapping processes, identifying gaps and somehow becoming the go-to person for "making sense of this mess."

Sound familiar? Congratulations! You've been doing Business Analysis. You just didn't know it had a name.

Here's the thing; the skills you've developed by accident are in massive demand. 62% of Australian employers report BA skills shortages. But without formal recognition or training, you're undervaluing what you bring.

Join Kathy Berkidge, one of Australia's leading BA practitioners, for an MCBI masterclass that will:

✓ Validate the work you're already doing

✓ Give you the frameworks to do it even better

✓ Position you as the strategic asset you actually are

✓ Earn you a digital, shareable micro credential highlighting your learnings

Adelaide, February 2026. For everyone who stumbled into BA work and never looked back.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1978060728888?aff=oddtdtcreator

🤖 Will AI replace business analysts?

Kathy Berkidge, world-renowned BA expert and MCBI training partner, has the answer after 30 years in the field.
The human touch isn't going anywhere. AI can't replace listening, reading between the lines or navigating the unspoken political dynamics that shape every organisational decision.

✨ Kathy will be speaking at the world's premier BA conference in Toronto next April, and Australian professionals can access this same world-class expertise through MCBI's upcoming face-to-face training in Adelaide.

Read the full article and book your spot today! https://zurl.co/jp3it

Wishing our clients, partners and community a warm and joyful Christmas. 🎄✨

Thank you for the trust, collaboration and energy you’ve shared with us throughout 2025. We’re proud to support organisations that are committed to capability, growth and meaningful change.

From all of us at MCBI Learning & Development - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Here’s to a purposeful, energising and capability‑rich 2026!