# Event Details - **Event Name**: MCR BA: Business Analysis vs Service Design - Similar Goal, Different View - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: We'll be joined by Lead SD at Mercator Digital and Lead BA at DSIT. They'll be exploring two closely connected but disconnected worlds.About this EventThe Business Analysis and Service Design professions have never been more closely connected.Both seek to understand users, stakeholders, processes, and outcomes. Both help organisations navigate complexity and deliver meaningful change. Yet each discipline brings its own mindset, tools and approaches.At our next Manchester BA Community event, we're delighted to welcome Daniel and Lee, who will guide us through a discussion on:What Business Analysis and Service Design have in commonKey differences between the two disciplinesTypical responsibilities and ways of workingHow BAs and Service Designers can collaborate effectivelySkills that transfer between both professionsCareer insights for those interested in either pathThis session will include a presentation from both speakers followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion.Whether you identify as a BA, Service Designer or Product professional you'll find plenty to take away from this evening.Agenda6:00pm - Arrival, Drinks, Networking6:30pm - Food will arrive!7:00pm - Presentation7:40pm - Similarities, Differences & Collaboration Discussion8:00pm - Q&A8:30pm - Close - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/mcr-ba-business-analysis-vs-service-design-similar-goal-different-view/100001991544859285 - **Event Categories**: art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Colony King Street - Manchester Co-working & Office Space - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Colony King Street - Manchester Co-working & Office Space - **lat**: 53.48075979999999 - **long**: -2.24429 - **full address**: Colony King Street - Manchester Co-working & Office Space, 76 King Street, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: MCR BA: Business Analysis vs Service Design - Similar Goal, Different View - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/9dec4b3b41942f7e4a36d9d97eeb25a0cd0e915f5225cf3e8a677666a63c2233-rimg-w1200-h800-dc021a30-gmir.jpg?v=1781529311 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is MCR BA: Business Analysis vs Service Design - Similar Goal, Different View being held? - **A:** MCR BA: Business Analysis vs Service Design - Similar Goal, Different View takes place on Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Colony King Street - Manchester Co-working & Office Space, 76 King Street, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing MCR BA: Business Analysis vs Service Design - Similar Goal, Different View? - **A:** MCR BA: Business Analysis vs Service Design - Similar Goal, Different View is organized by The BA Breakdown - Manchester Edition. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** MCR BA: Business Analysis vs Service Design - Similar Goal, Different View is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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