Hans Eckman has proven you can turn mild ADD, OCD, and other personality disorders into a successful career. He shares his life simplification tips at conferences throughout the US and Canada and on his website EckmanGuides.com. You may remember Hans from exciting presentations like "Embracing Business Agility", “How the zombie apocalypse can help you survive your IT projects”, and “Harry Potter and the Presentation of Secrets: 7 Leadership Lessons”. At SunTrust Bank, he established three different Centers of Excellence and a successful Security Services delivery team. Hans recently served as a Principal Consultant at Blueprint Software Systems helping drive business transformation and delivery excellence.
What is our business landscape going to look like in the years to come? Come on a journey where we discuss 7 major trends that will impact our companies and employment. Which trends will influence changes and which trends do you think will be disruptive? What will our roles look like when these trends take […]
Disruption, Strategic Planning, Trends
There aren’t enough hours in the day. There’s too much work to do. I can’t keep up between work, family, and myself. Everything is a top priority. Everything is already late. I’m never going to catch up. Work smarter. Work harder. Work longer. This is why so many of our teammates are walking the line […]
automation, best practices, leadership, leadership development, Process improvement, professional development, simplification
We all have dreams and aspirations for something better. A better job, more recognition, experience in a new domain, a happier life, or maybe just a new hairstyle. So I can’t offer much help on hair styling, but I can share some tips and stories on how to exploit your uniqueness to create the very […]
Best pratices, Business Analyst World, Inspirational, keynote, marketing, personal development, professional development, ProjectSummit, ProjectWorld, Value
Your company is preparing for a merger. 40% of positions will be eliminated. Within several short weeks, the world shuts down as another pandemic takes hold. Your manager decides to get ahead by taking credit for your team’s success and blaming you for everything else. You answer your phone and hear, “I’ve been in an […]
Anxiety, chronic stress, cognitive behavioral therapy, Color Code of Awareness, Depression, emotional fitness, Emotional validation, long-term stress, Mindfulness, PTSD, Self-awareness, Serenity, Traumatic stress
Your organization is pushing for increased business agility, but what do they mean? It is not about switching to an Agile SDLC. Business agility requires a different approach to responding to and managing change across your organization. It requires teams to think and act differently. In this session, we’ll discuss how the Cynefin Framework will […]
agile, business agility, culture change, transformation, value realization
Do the circumstances make the leader or do great leaders make the circumstances? In J.K. Rowling’s amazing book series, Harry Potter finds himself rejoining the wizarding world only to discover he has a legend to live up to. Each year Harry and friends faced a new series of personal and environmental challenges they had to […]
Harry Potter, leadership, leadership development, Strength finder, teams, Teamwork
In user surveys by VersionOne each year, over 80% of respondents claim faster delivery, better teamwork, and closer stakeholder alignment. However in quantitative studies, Agile is no better than other delivery methodologies. Wait, WHAT?!!! Why is that? Companies are moving to DevOps, BusDevOps, DevSecOps, SalesBusDevSupportSecRinseRepeatOps (and the list goes on), but few teams can agree […]
What is our business landscape going to look like in the years to come? Come on a journey where we discuss 7 major trends that will impact our companies and employment. Which trends will influence changes and which trends do you think will be disruptive? What will our roles look like when these trends take […]
In “Good to Great”, Jim Collins found that the best companies set Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGS). What would happen if you took the same approach for your practice? In 2007, SunTrust Enterprise Delivery Services transformed business analysis to follow the IIBA BABOK and industry parity. The transformation team also established a foundation of tools […]
Aren’t you glad you weren’t the reason customer data was lost?! Well, maybe you are. If security isn’t built into your systems from the beginning, it is very difficult to add it later. You owe it to your customers and employees to learn the security landscape and how to elicit, document, and enforce security in […]
If a zombie outbreak happened tomorrow, would you be ready? What happens when you find yourself in another death-march project or client? We learn the most valuable and long-lasting lessons when we face and overcome impossible situations, and what is more impossible than a zombie apocalypse? Using disaster preparedness as a backdrop, we will demonstrate […]
Your organization is pushing for increased business agility, but what do they mean? It is not about switching to an Agile SDLC. Business agility requires a different approach to responding to and managing change across your organization. It requires teams to think and act differently. In this session, we’ll discuss how the Cynefin Framework will […]
“Innovation”, like “freedom”, seems to mean something different to everyone. Google “Innovation Model” and you’ll only have about 300,000 results to read through. So, how do you know which model or approach to innovation is right for your team or organization? In this session, we’ll examine the different approaches to innovation, and where each is […]
Are confident with your core skills, but feel you are not getting the recognition you deserve. Maybe you feel trapped in your current role and not sure where transferable skills could take them. What if your annual reviews aren’t reflecting the value you bring to your company every day? The problem isn’t you, but the […]
Changes continue to pour in from new business needs, design constraints, missed requirements, and ambiguity. The cost of changes and defects increase significantly during the project lifecycle and post implementation. Learn how the fundamental principles of project and release management can be applied to create an iron clad requirements management process. Investigate the cost and […]
Let’s face it. Some organizations are scared of any group that proclaims themselves as experts. Others don’t have the time, support, or accepted leadership to implement a Center of Excellence (COE). This session tells the tale of how a small team was able to establish a Business Analyst Center of Excellence despite all the common […]
For most companies, “Innovation” means process improvement or new product development. For SunTrust Bank, Innovation Programs aims to change the culture and enable for all kinds of innovation to happen in every corner of the company. The team delivers a series of innovation contests, grassroots change programs, and cultural exposure efforts to help people see […]
Presentation skills are a critical next step in your career journey. Presentations, facilitation sessions, and executive updates provide a focused opportunity to convey our message to the intended audience and gain their support. Shifting your focus and approach will improve your effectiveness and build confidence through success. Following proven techniques, you can give presentations that […]
For managers, authority is assigned and leadership assumed, but there are big differences between management and leadership. Leadership must be demonstrated and authority earned through trust and respect. Many employees feel frustrated that they aren’t in a position to be leaders, and they often feel alone and underappreciated. In “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card, […]
What is our business landscape going to look like in the years to come? Come on a journey where we discuss 7 major trends that will impact our companies and employment. Which trends will influence changes and which trends do you think will be disruptive? What will our roles look like when these trends take […]
Stop missing out on opportunities to work on better projects or teams, get promoted, or spend more time doing what you love. In this session, we’ll help you stand out in a crowd and exploit your uniqueness to improve your opportunities and quality of life at work. We will examine seven patterns and approaches to […]
Your company is preparing for a merger. 40% of positions will be eliminated. Within several short weeks, the world shuts down as another pandemic takes hold. Your manager decides to get ahead by taking credit for your team’s success and blaming you for everything else. You answer your phone and hear, “I’ve been in an […]
Do the circumstances make the leader or do great leaders make the circumstances? In J.K. Rowling’s amazing book series, Harry Potter finds himself rejoining the wizarding world only to discover he has a legend to live up to. Each year Harry and friends faced a new series of personal and environmental challenges they had to […]
Whether you work for an organization or are self-employed, you need to position yourself properly. In this session, you’ll learn: how to stand in your value and let people know how awesome you are (without bragging), the proper ways to build quality connections in your network, and take your career to the next level, ways […]
Are confident with your core skills, but feel you are not getting the recognition you deserve. Maybe you feel trapped in your current role and not sure where transferable skills could take them. What if your annual reviews aren’t reflecting the value you bring to your company every day? The problem isn’t you, but the […]
Do you ever hesitate to share your ideas in team meetings? Psychological Safety is essential because it empowers employees to take risks and experiment, fostering innovation and propelling the company’s growth. This session explores psychological safety, the key ingredient for building high-performing teams. (Special thanks to our friend and mentor, Coach Clinton Ages, for this […]
You’ve been inspired by amazing speakers! At times, you’ve been surprised, thinking “I could do better…” What’s stopping you?! You have something of value to share Great speakers are born with it. Following the proven techniques, you can give presentations that are both engaging and informative. Whether you are looking to improve your internal engagements […]
Stop missing out on opportunities to work on better projects or teams, get promoted, or spend more time doing what you love. In this session, we’ll help you stand out in a crowd and exploit your uniqueness to improve your opportunities and quality of life at work. We will examine seven patterns and approaches to […]
It’s time we put the OWNER back into product ownership! As organizations shift to Agile DevOps and product delivery, many teams are hindered by product owners who operate by proxy, lack the empowerment and authority to manage products, and are under-supported to become stewards for their product or service. Product Owners are the CEOs of […]
How to improve your public speaking skills and become more persuasive with both your teammates and senior executives. Did you know people are more afraid of public speaking than they are of spiders, heights, and the dark? Yet communication is a crucial skill that everyone needs to have, whether you’re influencing peers, managing your leadership […]
What does it take to become a great leader? In J.K. Rowling’s amazing book series, Harry Potter finds himself rejoining the wizarding world only to discover he has a legend to live up to. Each year Harry and his friends faced a new series of challenges they had to overcome. They rise to achieve their full potential and become heroes of their own stories. Your own has […]
Take a second and think of three things you’d change in your org if you could make them magically happen. You found multiple things that could be better in less than five seconds. Ideas aren’t the problem, implementing them is. Although it feels like changes can only be made top-down, we can influence and improve […]
For most companies, “Innovation” means process improvement or new product development. For SunTrust Bank, Innovation Programs aims to change the culture and enable for all kinds of innovation to happen in every corner of the company. The team delivers a series of innovation contests, grassroots change programs, and cultural exposure efforts to help people see […]
