ProjectSummit*BusinessAnalystWorldOctober 21-24, 2024, Boston, MA, Boston Marriott Burlington Hotel 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 […]
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20241021 PSBAW Boston – 7 Agile and DevOps Insights I Wish I Knew Earlier
ProjectSummit*BusinessAnalystWorldOctober 21-24, 2024, Boston, MA, Boston Marriott Burlington Hotel 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 […]
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20241021 PSBAW Boston – 7 Agile and DevOps Insights I Wish I Knew Earlier
ProjectSummit*BusinessAnalystWorldOctober 21-24, 2024, Boston, MA, Boston Marriott Burlington Hotel 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 […]
agile, best practices, BusDevOps, DevOps, DevSecOps20241021 PSBAW Boston – Psychological Safety: The Secret Ingredient to High-Performing Teams
ProjectSummit*BusinessAnalystWorldOctober 21-24, 2024, Boston, MA, Boston Marriott Burlington Hotel 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 […]
best practices, High-Performing Teams, leadership development, Psychological Safety20221014 IBADD – 7 Agile and DevOps Insights I Wish I Knew Earlier
IBADD 2022: Small Pieces. Big Picture., October 14th, 2022 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 […]
agile, best practices, BusDevOps, DevOps, DevSecOps20221130 BAW Chicago – Harry Potter and Workshop of Leadership Secrets
BUSINESS ANALYST WORLD CHICAGO – NOVEMBER 28-30, 2022CHICAGO, IL • HYATT REGENCY O’HARE 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. […]
20221128 BAW Chicago – Building Emotional Fitness to Lead During Difficult Times
BUSINESS ANALYST WORLD CHICAGO – NOVEMBER 28-30, 2022CHICAGO, IL • HYATT REGENCY O’HARE 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 […]
20221107 PSBAW Washington, DC – BA: First line of defense against a security breach
PROJECTSUMMIT*BUSINESSANALYSTWORLD, NOVEMBER 7-9, 2022WASHINGTON, DC • THE WESTIN ARLINGTON GATEWAY 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 […]
20221019 PS/BAW Boston – Harry Potter and Workshop of Leadership Secrets
PROJECTSUMMIT*BUSINESSANALYSTWORLD, OCTOBER 17-20, 2022BOSTON, MA • BOSTON MARRIOTT BURLINGTON HOTEL 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 […]
20221018 PS/BAW Boston – 7 Ways to Become a Recognized Thought Leader and Linchpin
PROJECTSUMMIT*BUSINESSANALYSTWORLD, OCTOBER 17-20, 2022BOSTON, MA • BOSTON MARRIOTT BURLINGTON HOTEL 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 […]
20221006 PW/BAW Toronto – Harry Potter and Workshop of Leadership Secrets
PROJECTWORLD*BUSINESSANALYSTWORLD, OCTOBER 3-6, 2022METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE • TORONTO, ON 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 […]
20221018 PS/BAW Boston – Building Emotional Fitness to Lead During Difficult Times
PROJECTSUMMIT*BUSINESSANALYSTWORLD, OCTOBER 17-20, 2022BOSTON, MA • BOSTON MARRIOTT BURLINGTON HOTEL 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. […]
B20221005 PW/BAW Toronto – Building Better Product Owners Workshop
PROJECTWORLD*BUSINESSANALYSTWORLD, OCTOBER 3-6, 2022METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE • TORONTO, ON 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 […]
20221004 PW/BAW Toronto – Building Emotional Fitness to Lead During Difficult Times
PROJECTWORLD*BUSINESSANALYSTWORLD, OCTOBER 3-6, 2022METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE • TORONTO, ON 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. […]
20221004 PW/BAW Toronto – BA 20/20: Creating a Discrete Vision and Goals to Transform Your Practice
PROJECTWORLD*BUSINESSANALYSTWORLD, OCTOBER 3-6, 2022 METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE • TORONTO, ON 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 […]
20220920 PW/BAW Vancouver – Building Emotional Fitness to Lead During Difficult Times
Project World/Business Analyst World Vancouver, BC, September 19-21 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 […]
20220920 PW/BAW Vancouver – 7 Agile and DevOps Insights I Wish I Knew Earlier
Project World/Business Analyst World Vancouver, BC, September 19-21 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 […]
20220629 SIM NY Metro: Will RPA Finally Replace People?
by SIM New York Metro, Eventbrite Registration Page Join SIM NY Metro at The Lofts at Prince, with its breathtaking rooftop deck and spectacular views of the NYC skyline (weather permitting). Date and time Wed, June 29, 2022, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT, Eventbrite Registration Page Location The Lofts at Prince, 177 Prince Street, New […]
20220623 PMBA Global Conference – Harry Potter and Workshop of Leadership Secrets
PMBA Global Spring Virtual Conference, June 20-23, 2022 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 […]
20220921 PW/BAW Vancouver – Harry Potter and Workshop of Leadership Secrets
Project World/Business Analyst World Vancouver, BC, September 19-21 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 […]
20220620 PMBA Global Conference – Building Emotional Fitness to Lead During Difficult Times
PMBA Global Spring Virtual Conference, June 20-23, 2022 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 […]
20221108 PSBAW Washington, DC – Building Emotional Fitness to Lead During Difficult Times
PROJECTSUMMIT*BUSINESSANALYSTWORLD, NOVEMBER 7-9, 2022WASHINGTON, DC • THE WESTIN ARLINGTON GATEWAY 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. […]
20220610 APC CANADA: Building Emotional Fitness to Lead During Difficult Times
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL’S CONFERENCE OF CANADAJUNE 8-11, 2022TORONTO, ON • THE WESTIN HARBOUR CASTLE HOTEL 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 […]
20220610 APC CANADA: Marketing Yourself for Better Roles and Annual Reviews
ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL’S CONFERENCE OF CANADAJUNE 8-11, 2022TORONTO, ON • THE WESTIN HARBOUR CASTLE HOTEL 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 […]
20220413 PSBAW Orlando – Harry Potter and Workshop of Leadership Secrets
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 […]
20220411 PSBAW Orlando – 7 Agile and DevOps Insights I Wish I Knew Earlier
Project Summit Business Analyst World – Orlando, FL April 11-13, 2022 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, […]
20220412 PSBAW Orlando – Building Emotional Fitness to Lead During Difficult Times
Project Summit Business Analyst World – Orlando, FL April 11-13, 2022 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 […]
20210917 Global Online PMDay 2021 – 7 Agile and DevOps Insights I Wish I Knew Earlier
Global Online PMDay: https://opmday.org 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 […]
20210909 PSBAW – Achieve More by Doing Less
t Summit / Business Analyst World Orlando – September 8-10, 2021 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 […]
20210909 PSBAW – Harry Potter and the Presentation of Secrets: 7 Leadership Lessons
Project Summit / Business Analyst World Orlando – September 8-10, 2021 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 […]
20210902 Dragon Con – Apocalypse Rising
Thursday 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: STOP THE BLEED (INSTRUCTOR LED)Our certified Stop the Bleed instructor will help you recognize life-threatening blood loss & intervene effectively, giving you the skills to become empowered to make a life-or-death difference in an emergency. Be ready to save a person until professional help arrives.PANELISTS: Jonathan Sarge (M), Paige […]
20201119 Central Iowa IIBA – 7 Trends that will Dramatically Change Business
Thursday, November 19th, 2020, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm CSt (12:30-1:30 EST) Register Here | Central Iowa IIBA 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 […]
20201028 PSBAW – Building Emotional Fitness to Lead During Difficult Times
PMBA Global Conference October 27-30Project World/Project SummitBusiness Analyst World Wednesday October 28, 2:30pm – 3:15pmTrack: Shared/LeadershipType: Symposium Track SessionCredits: 1 IIBA CDU, 1 PMI® PDU – Leadership 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 […]
20201008 Analysts After Work, Episode 018 (ft. Hans Eckman and Michael Martino)
Join us for a fun and unscripted discussion of anything going on in business analysis, IT, or even the world. Hosted by the amazing Vince Mirabelli. (VincentMirabelli.com) October 8, 2020, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT https://www.linkedin.com/events/analystsafterwork-episode018-ft-tba1andtba2/
20201001 State of the BA in Winnipeg
Thursday, October 1, 2020 – 5:30pm to 7:00pm (event video below) IIBA Winnipeg is pleased to present – State of the BA in Winnipeg Join us Thursday, October 1st for an exciting discussion with your peers on the role of the BA and trends we see in the Winnipeg marketplace.Use this opportunity to ask our […]
Dragon Con 2020 – Apocalypse Rising Panels
We weren’t able to meet in person, but that means everyone benefits. All Dragon Con programming is free and open to the public. Here are the panels we hosted for the Apocalypse Rising track. We hope you enjoy the it so much that you’ll join us in person next year. The same link works for […]
20200330 BA Times/Project Times – 7 Leadership Secrets from Battle School
BA Times and Project Times FREE Webinar. Pre-approved IIBA nd PMI PDUs & CDUs for recertification. This is a video recording of the presentation with live Q&A. BA Times: https://www.batimes.com/business-analyst-training/training-home.html#WID00657 Project Times: https://www.projecttimes.com/project-management-training/training-home.html#WID00657 For managers, authority is assigned and leadership assumed, but there are big differences between management and leadership. Leadership must be demonstrated and […]
20191203 PSBAW – 7 Agile and DevOps Insights I Wish I Knew Earlier
Project Summit | Business Analyst World – Chicago, December 2-5, 2019 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, […]
20191202 PSBAW – Harry Potter and the Presentation of Secrets: 7 Leadership Lessons
Project Summit | Business Analyst World – Chicago, December 2-5, 2019 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 […]
20191108 ProjectTalks – The Critical Importance of a Work Spouse
Life is complicated, confusing, and downright challenging. Although we can learn from our mistakes, we have guides who can help us through our trials and tribulations, and save us countless hours and mistakes along the way. Together, we’ll clarify the role coaches and mentors play in our development. Even more importantly, I’m going to make […]
20191029 PWBAW – Harry Potter and the Presentation of Secrets: 7 Leadership Lessons
Project World| Business Analyst World – Vancouver, October 28-31, 2019 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 […]
20191028 PWBAW – 7 Agile and DevOps Insights I Wish I Knew Earlier
Project World| Business Analyst World – Vancouver, October 28-31, 2019 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 […]
20191008 PSBAW – Embracing Business Agility
Project Summit | Business Analyst World – Boston, October 7-10, 2019 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 […]
20191007 PSBAW – 7 Agile and DevOps Insights I Wish I Knew Earlier
Project Summit | Business Analyst World – Boston, October 7-10, 2019 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, […]
20190530 PWBAW Toronto Workshop – 7 Ways to Become a Recognized Thought Leader and Linchpin
ProjectWorld*BusinessAnalystWorld May 27-30, 2019Metro Toronto Convention Centre – North Building 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 […]
20190528 PWBAW Toronto – 7 trends that will dramatically change business
ProjectWorld*BusinessAnalystWorld May 27-30, 2019Metro Toronto Convention Centre – North Building 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? […]
20190527 PWBAW Toronto – How to be the MVP of Your UVP (Unique Value Proposition).
ProjectWorld*BusinessAnalystWorld May 27-30, 2019Metro Toronto Convention Centre – North Building 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 […]
20190513 Atlanta Tech Talks – 7 Agile and DevOps Insights I Wish I Knew Earlier
Atlanta Tech Talks Monday, May 13, 2019, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM One Atlanta Plaza/Salesforce Tower, 950 E Paces Ferry Rd NE Suite – 8th Floor Conference Room · Atlanta, ga 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 […]
20190326 PMBAW Orlando – Harry Potter and the Presentation of Secrets: 7 Leadership Lessons
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 […]
20190325 PMBAW Orlando – Can the Zombie Apocalypse help you survive your IT projects?
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 […]
20181213 Greater Boston IIBA – Embracing Business Agility
Greater Boston IIBA Chapter Register: http://boston.iiba.org/meetinginfo.php?id=182 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 […]
20181213 PM Times/BA Times Virtual Conference – BA 20/20: Creating a Discrete Vision and Goals to Transform Your Practice
Project Times/Business Analyst Times Virtual Conference Register for free Join us on December 13, 2018 for a full day of interactive online sessions! Each session will be approx. 1 hour including a live QA with the Speaker during the session! 9:00am – 10:00am Bob Prentiss: The 5 Most Important Moments In Your Career Bob Prentiss, CBAP, […]
20181127 Greater Atlanta IIBA – Driving Your Agile Career During A Time of Global Business Transformations
November, 2018 IIBA_GAC chapter meeting Presenter: Wanda Hudgins Spain Global Business Transformations are driving new initiatives for most companies. And Agile Transformations are evolving to help companies adapt and be more responsive. As you’ve been watching and experiencing the ongoing evolution – how will it impact your career? WHAT is it that YOU WANT for yourself? […]
20181109 BBC 2018 – Embracing Business Agility
Building Business Capability 2018 NOVEMBER 5-9, 2018 – JW MARRIOTT SAN ANTONIO HILL COUNTRY RESORT & SPA Friday, November 9, 2018 (8:55 am – 9:40 am) Building Business Capability is the only conference that provides insight into Business Analysis, Business Architecture, Business Process, Business Rules, Business Decisions, and Business Strategy & Transformation toward the pursuit of business […]
20181102 IBA Technology Conference – 7 Leadership Secrets from Ender Wiggin (Ender’s Game)
IBA Technology Conference – November 1-2, 2018 • Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport The role of a successful IT professional requires many diverse skills. Just knowing about IT is not enough, as you need to keep on top of technology trends, know the business of banking and advocate what is best for the bank’s technology […]
20181016 BA 20/20 PSBAW Boston – Creating a Discrete Vision and Goals to Transform Your Practice
ProjectSummit*Business Analyst World – October 15th – 18th 2018, Boston, MA – Marriott Burlington 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 […]
20181015 PSBAW Boston – Harry Potter and the Presentation of Secrets: 7 Leadership Lessons
ProjectSummit*Business Analyst World – October 15th – 18th 2018, Boston, MA – Marriott Burlington 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 […]
20180831 DragonCon – Apocalypse Rising – For Survival Panels
Apocalypse Rising @ Dragon Con, August 31 – September 3, 2018, Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel Atlanta, 210 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30303, Chastain F-G-H The world as we know it is… pretty much the same as before. But that hasn’t stopped us from preparing like it’s going to end tomorrow. From film to TV, the “end of the world” […]
20180619 PMBAW Washington D.C. – BA: First line of defense against a security breach
ProjectSummit*BusinessAnalystWorld Washington June 18th – June 20th 2018 Hilton Arlington 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 […]
20180619 PMBAW Washington D.C. – 7 Leadership and Development Lessons from Harry Potter
ProjectSummit*BusinessAnalystWorld Washington June 18th – June 20th 2018 Hilton Arlington 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 […]
20180604 PMBAW Toronto – Embracing Business Agility
ProjectWorld*BusinessAnalystWorld, June 4th – 7th, 2018, Metro Toronto Convention Centre 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 […]
20180604 PMBAW Toronto – 7 Leadership and Development Lessons from Harry Potter
ProjectWorld*BusinessAnalystWorld, June 4th – 7th, 2018, Metro Toronto Convention Centre 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 […]
20180511 IBADD – 7 Leadership and Development Lessons from Harry Potter
IBADD 2018, Des Moines Iowa 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 […]
20180511 IBADD – 7 Leadership Secrets from Ender Wiggin (Ender’s Game)
IBADD 2018, Des Moines Iowa 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 […]
20180430 Project Times/BA Times Webinar – Embracing Business Agility
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 […]
20180423 APC Canada – 7 Leadership and Development Lessons from Harry Potter
APC Canada the #1 Administrative Professional Conference in Canada – April 23, 2018 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 […]
20180423 APC Canada – Marketing Yourself for Better Roles and Annual Reviews
APC Canada the #1 Administrative Professional Conference in Canada – April 23, 2018 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 […]
20180417 PSBAW Orlando – BA 20/20 Creating a Discrete Vision and Goals to Transform Your Practice
ProjectSummit*Business Analyst World, April 16th – April 18th 2018, DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld 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 […]
20180416 PSBAW Orlando – Becoming the Best Version of YOU!
ProjectSummit*Business Analyst World, April 16th – April 18th 2018, DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld 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 […]
20171205 Becoming the Best Version of YOU!
New York December 4-7 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 […]
20171204 Can the Zombie Apocalypse help you survive your IT projects?
New York December 4-7 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 […]
20171031 Becoming the Best Version of YOU!
Vancouver October 30 – November 2 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 […]
20171031 Can the Zombie Apocalypse help you survive your IT projects?
Vancouver October 30 – November 2 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 […]
20171031 Seven Leadership Secrets from Ender Wiggin (Ender’s Game)
Vancouver October 30 – November 2 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 […]
20171031 PMBAW Vancouver – Stop Writing User Stories and Start Doing Analysis
Fill in session for Cole Cioran ProjectWorld*BusinessAnalystWorld, October 30-November 2, 2017, Vancouver Convention Centre Do software developers laugh at your User Stories? Are there holes in your plot big enough to drive a waterfall project through? Many organizations struggle to get Agile right, and skipping analysis and jumping into a user story list is where things go […]
20171017 Can the Zombie Apocalypse help you survive your IT projects?
Boston October 16-19 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, […]
20171017 Becoming the Best Version of YOU!
Boston October 16-19 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 […]
20171016 Stop Writing User Stories and Start Doing Analysis
Boston October 16-19 Presentation content by Nicholas Cioran Do software developers laugh at your User Stories? Are there holes in your plot big enough to drive a waterfall project through? Many organizations struggle to get Agile right, and skipping analysis and jumping into a user story list is where things go wrong. Join Cole Cioran to […]
20171016 Thinking Outside the Project Box
Boston October 16-19 Presentation content by Nicholas Cioran Does your organization spend millions (or hundreds of millions) of dollars every year on analysis only to start from scratch on each new project? You are not alone! Requirements can be treated as a project deliverable to help deliver better projects. However, this approach perpetuates practices that keeps […]
20170919 Can the Zombie Apocalypse help you survive your IT projects?
Winnipeg September 18-21 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, […]
20170919 Becoming the Best Version of YOU!
Winnipeg September 18-21 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 […]
20170918 Seven Leadership Secrets from Ender Wiggin (Ender’s Game)
Winnipeg September 18-21 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 […]
20170620 Project Summit / BA World Washington DC – Using Innovation to Drive Cultural Changes
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 […]
20170516 Project World / BA World Toronto – 7 Leadership Secrets from Ender Wiggin (Ender’s Game)
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, […]
20170516 Project World / BA World Toronto – On Lock-Down: Requirements Change Management
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 […]
20170206 BA World Dallas – Using Innovation to Drive Cultural Changes
New track session added! 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 […]
20170207 BA World Dallas – On Lock-Down: Requirements Change Management
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 […]
20170207 BA World Dallas – Becoming the Best Version of YOU!
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 […]
20161205 Project Summit BA World New York – Can the Zombie Apocalypse help you survive your IT projects?
https://www.pmbaconferences.com/new-york/program.html 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 […]
20161205 Project Summit / BA World New York – Using Innovation to Drive Cultural Changes
https://www.pmbaconferences.com/new-york/program.html 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 […]
20171128 Can the Zombie Apocalypse help you survive your IT projects?
Moncton November 27-28 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, […]
20171127 Becoming the Best Version of YOU!
Moncton November 27-28 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 […]
20161115 BA World Chicago – Using Innovation to Drive Cultural Changes
https://www.pmbaconferences.com/chicago/program.html 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 […]
20161114 BA World Chicago – Keynote: Becoming the Best Version of YOU!
https://www.pmbaconferences.com/chicago/program.html 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 […]
20161104 Building Business Capability – Using Innovation to Drive Cultural Changes
http://www.buildingbusinesscapability.com/agenda/abstracts/?PID=142 3:20 pm – 4:20 pm | Presentation | Room: Forum 14-16 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 […]
20160905 – DragonCon Apocalypse Rising – For Survival: Communications & Technology
11:30 AM (1 hr), Chastain F-H (Westin) http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org Experts discuss short-term disruptions, like power outages, to long-term disasters like EMP attacks or natural disasters. From right after an event, learn about the role of social media and misinformation, to months/years out, with issues such as alternative power and communications sources. Moderator: Hans Eckman; Panelists: Dr. Charles E. Gannon, Ben […]
20160905 – DragonCon Apocalypse Rising – For Survival Open Jam: Anything Goes
10:00 AM (1 hr), Chastain F-H (Westin) http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org This is your chance to discuss any survival or prepping topic with our experts. As opposed to other panels, this will be a free form discussion based on what you want to know or discuss. We’ll hop around topics and even apply them to various scenarios, be it a […]
20160904 – DragonCon Apocalypse Rising – For Surival: Weaponry
1:00 PM (1 hr), Chastain F-H (Westin) http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org Experts answer questions and join in common arguments around the best weapons for the apocalypse. We’ll cover everything from self-defense and the law to how you should protect yourself from every day common threats, as well as discussing home defense tactics, bugging out, and weapons and caliber. Moderator: Hans Eckman; Panelist: David […]
20160903 – DragonCon Apocalypse Rising – For Survival: Food, Gardening, and Water Purification
1:00 PM (1 hr), Chastain F-H (Westin) http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org Food and water are two of the rarest and most important commodities of the apocalypse. Learn how duration and severity affect your preparation needs and strategy, as well as how to create a basic bug out bag/home rations for short-term disasters and walk through strategies for longer term […]
20160902 – DragonCon Apocalypse Rising – How Will It All End?
5:30 PM (1 hr), Chastain F-H (Westin) http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org Media has given a vast array of possible ways civilization may come to an end, and continues to provide new apocalyptic and disaster scenarios with increasing creativity. Our experts and panelists lead a discussion on the most likely – and unlikely – causes for The End. Moderator: Hans […]
20160902 – DragonCon Apocalypse Rising – Can the Zombie Apocalypse help you survive your IT projects?
2:30 PM (1 hr), Chastain F-H (Westin) http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org We learn valuable lessons when we face impossible situations, and what is more impossible than a zombie apocalypse? Using disaster preparedness as a backdrop, we demonstrate the importance of root cause analysis, risk mitigation, project scoping, and more as foundations for overcoming challenges. Presenter: Hans Eckman Download Presentation View […]
20160902 – DragonCon Apocalypse Rising – For Survival: First Aid
1:00 PM (1 hr), Chastain F-H (Westin) http://apocalypserising.dragoncon.org Learn how to get basic training before disaster strikes, what supplies to begin stocking, and common mistakes to avoid. Looking toward longer or more severe disruptions, we will share advice for dealing with trauma injuries, limited supplies of medication, and alternative sources for supplies. Moderator: Hans Eckman; Panelists: Dr. […]
20160827 – Taking the Next Step: Starting a BA Community of Practice
IIBA Greater Atlanta Chapter 2016 BA Boot Camp 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 […]
20170620 Project Summit / BA World Washington DC – Keynote: Becoming the Best Version of YOU!
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 […]
20160518 Atlanta SPIN – BA: First line of defense against a security breach
Target, Home Depot, TJ Maxx and now Anthem BCBS… 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 […]
20160513 IBADD – BA: First line of defense against a security breach
IBADD 2016, May 13, 2016, Meadows Events & Conference Center Target, Home Depot, TJ Maxx and now Anthem BCBS… 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 […]
20160509 BA World – Can the Zombie Apocalypse help you survive your IT projects?
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 […]
20160510 BA World – Marketing Yourself for a Better Career
You are confident of the work you do and your core skills, but feel you are not getting the recognition you deserve. Other people get placed on better projects or receive promotions that could have been yours. Maybe you are looking for a new job, but are having trouble getting to and through the interview […]
20160509 BA World – BA: First line of defense against a security breach
Target, Home Depot, TJ Maxx and now Anthem BCBS… 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 […]
20160315 Project Summit and BA World – Can the Zombie Apocalypse help you survive your projects?
Business Analyst World Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, March 14-16, 2016 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 […]
20160314 Project Summit and BA World – BA: First line of defense against a security breach
Business Analyst World Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, March 14-16, 2016 Target, Home Depot, TJ Maxx and now Anthem BCBS… 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 […]
20160223 Atlanta IIBA – 7 Leadership Secrets from Ender Wiggin (Ender’s Game)
Greater Atlanta Chapter of the IIBA Monthly Chapter Meeting – February 23, 2016, 6:30pm to 8:30pm 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 are frustrated that they aren’t in a position to be leaders, […]
20160201 BA World – Round Table Discussions: The Ultimate in Peer-to-Peer Learning
Round table moderator for BA Career Path discussions.
20160202 BA World – Can the Zombie Apocalypse help you survive your IT projects?
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 […]
20160202 BA World – Tale of the Phoenix – Creating a Center of Excellence in an Unfriendly Environment
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 […]
Tale of the Phoenix – Creating a Center of Excellence in an Unfriendly Environment
Business Analyst World, Chicago, IL, November 16TH – 19TH, 2015, Hyatt Regency O’Hare 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 […]
Can the Zombie Apocalypse help you survive your projects?
Business Analyst World, Chicago, IL, November 16TH – 19TH, 2015, Hyatt Regency O’Hare 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 […]
BA: First Line of Defense Against A Security Breach
Building Business Capability (Annual conference for the International Institute of Business Analysis), Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 10:25 am Target, Home Depot, TJ Maxx and now Anthem BCBS… 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 […]
On Lock-Down: Requirements Change Management
BAWORLD WINNIPEG, MB, October 7th – 9th, 2015, Winnipeg Convention Centre 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 […]
Tale of the Phoenix: Creating a Center of Excellence in an Unfriendly Environment
BAWORLD WINNIPEG, MB, October 7th – 9th, 2015, Winnipeg Convention Centre Let’s face it; some organizations are often fearful of teams proclaiming themselves as experts or subject authorities. Others don’t have the time, support or management sponsorship necessary to implement a Center of Excellence. Follow the journey of how a small grass-roots team was able […]
Marketing Yourself for a Better Career
PMI Atlanta Dinner Meeting, The Project Management Event of the month, September 14, 2015, The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North, 7 Concourse Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30328 There is a great new project or position you want at your company. Are you going to get it? Why does it seem that less capable people get these opportunities while […]
Striving: BA Manager and Recruiter Panel
2015 BA Boot Camp Striving, Thriving and Driving, 2015.09.12, 08.00 h – 16.30, Manheim at Cox C-Tech building – Sandy Springs What employers want in BA candidates and how to be successful in positioning yourself for a BA role. Tiffany Harper, Experis Neena Naidu, Manheim Miranda Youmans, Matrix Resources 20150911 Greater Atlanta IIBA – Striving: BA […]
Apocalypse Rising @ Dragon Con – For Survival: 4 Hours / 4 Days / 4 Weeks / 4 Years Later Panels
Apocalypse Rising @ Dragon Con, September 4-7, Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel Atlanta, 210 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30303, Chastain 1-2 Downloads: Overview presentation with stages of a disaster, bug out bag lists, and additional resources Printable reference guide with bug out bag lists and additional resources. For Survival: 4 Hours Later – Fri 02:30 pm; Chastain 1-2 The Big Whatever has hit and […]
Where Does the BA Go From Here? – The Career Path of a BA
BAWORLD WINNIPEG, MB, October 7th – 9th, 2015, Winnipeg Convention Centre There have been a lot of changes in the business analysis community as of late. The business analyst as a role is growing, but what does that mean? The BABOK 3 was released in April, how does that impact the business analysis discipline? Business […]
Marketing Yourself for a Better Career
PROJECT WORLD*BUSINESS ANALYST WORLD, TORONTO, ONTARIO, MAY 25 – 28, 2015 Are confident of the work you do and your core skills, but feel you are not getting the recognition you deserve? Do other people get placed on better projects or receive promotions that should have been yours? Since your resume clearly shows your expertise, […]
On Lock-Down: Requirements Change Management
PROJECT WORLD*BUSINESS ANALYST WORLD, TORONTO, ONTARIO, MAY 25 – 28, 2015 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 […]
Can The Zombie Apocalypse Help You Survive Your IT Projects?
Central Iowa IIBA Chapter – IBADD: Iowa Business Analyst Development Day, May 15, 2015 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 […]
50 Shades of BAs: How to Evolve into Strategic Leadership
Greater Atlanta IIBA Chapter Meeting, April 28, 2015 at 6:30PM at Matrix Resources Panelists: We are pleased to present these distinguished Business Analysts: Jonathan Babcock, Jaleann Matos-McClurg and moderated by Hans Eckman. Early in our business analysis careers we are whisked from one encounter to the next to face the whimsical desires of stakeholders. As Business Analysts, we […]
Marketing Yourself for a Better Career
Central Iowa IIBA Chapter – 23-Apr-2015 at 11 am Are confident of the work you do and your core skills, but feel you are not getting the recognition you deserve? Do other people get placed on better projects or receive promotions that should have been yours? Since your resume clearly shows your expertise, why aren’t you […]
Tale of the Phoenix: Creating a Center of Excellence in an Unfriendly Environment
Minneapolis/St. Paul IIBA 6th Annual Professional Development Day (2015) April 08, 2015 Let’s face it; some organizations are often fearful of teams proclaiming themselves as experts or subject authorities. Others don’t have the time, support or management sponsorship necessary to implement a Center of Excellence. Follow the journey of how a small grass-roots team was able […]
Marketing Yourself for a Better Career
Minneapolis/St. Paul IIBA 6th Annual Professional Development Day (2015) April 08, 2015 You know you are a great resource, but why aren’t you getting the recognition you deserve?! Don’t let other people get the better projects, promotions or new job that should be yours. The problem might not be you, but the way you are marketing […]
Marketing Yourself for a Better Career
Georgia State University – J. Mack Robinson College of Business, April 1, 2015 You know you are a great resource, but why aren’t you getting the recognition you deserve?! Don’t let other people get the better projects, promotions or new job that should be yours. The problem might not be you, but the way you are […]
Can The Zombie Apocalypse Help You Survive Your IT Projects?
PROJECTSUMMIT BAWORLD, ATLANTA, GA, MARCH 16-18, 2015, 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM 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? […]
BA 20/20 – Creating a Discrete Vision and Goals to Transform Your Practice
Building Business Capability 2014 – Tuesday, November 4, 2014 | 10:25am – 11:25am | Management of Business Analysis Track 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 […]
Can The Zombie Apocalypse Help You Survive Your IT Projects?
DragonCon – Apocalypse Rising Track | Monday, September 1, 2014 10:00 – 11:00 | Westin, 6th floor, Chastain 1-2 If a zombie outbreak happened tomorrow, would you be ready? What about if you start a death-march project? We learn the most valuable and long-lasting lessons when we face and overcome impossible situations. Using disaster preparedness as […]
Marketing Yourself for a Better Career
Greater Atlanta Chapter of the IIBA – August 26, 2014 6:30-9:00 You are confident of the work you do and your core skills, but feel you are not getting the recognition you deserve. Other people get placed on better projects or receive promotions that could have been yours. Maybe you are looking for a new […]
On Lock-Down: Requirements Change Management
IIBA® Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter’s 2014 Professional Development Day – April 16, 2014 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 […]
20140304 BAWorld Business Analysis With the Stars!
It’s all the competition of Dancing with the Stars, but replace the Salsa and Jive with Requirements and Diagrams – this interactive event will feature B2T Training experts, Kupe Kupersmith, Kate McGoey, Jonathon Babcock, and Ryland Leyton – with help from Atlanta BA Stars – Paul Mulvey, Hans Eckman, and Russ Peña. B2T Training and our BA Stars will join volunteers as they test their business analysis […]
PANEL: The Career Path of the BA – Where Do We Go From Here?
Business Analyst World Atlanta – March 3-4, 2014 Eight years or so after the creation of the IIBA, the job scene for BAs just gets more confusing! The Basic BA we understand but what comes after that? What is a senior BA? Enterprise Architect? What can I look forward to in coming years? This panel will provide […]
On Lock-Down: Requirements Change Management
Business Analyst World Atlanta – March 3-4, 2014 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 […]
Can The Zombie Apocalypse Help You Survive Your Projects?
If a zombie outbreak happened tomorrow, would you be ready? What about if you start a death-march project? We learn the most valuable and long lasting lessons when we face and overcome impossible situations. Using disaster preparedness as a backdrop, we will show the importance of root cause analysis, process analysis, risk mitigation, project scoping, […]
BA 20/20 – Creating a Discrete Vision and Goals to Transform Your Practice
PW&WCBA ProjectWorld & World Congress for Business Analysts September 9-11, 2013, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Orlando, FL 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? BA 20/20 set a a clear vision of where SunTrust […]
Replicating Success – Deploying the Innovations Team Engagement Model
Companies often have teams to manage technology standards and approve software use, but who is working to help leverage these systems and emerging technologies to solve disparate business challenges and to deploy your “best practices” across the Enterprise? In this presentation, we will discuss how the Innovations Team engagement model can be leveraged in your […]
Can the Zombie Apocalypse help you survive your projects?
If a zombie outbreak happened tomorrow, would you be ready? After this session, you will be! Even if the zombies don’t come (we hope), everyone needs to be ready for natural disasters, power outages or shortages of vital resources. Applying the core competencies of the BABOK, business rules and business process management to a worst […]
On Lock-Down: Requirements Change Management
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 […]
Replicating Success – Innovations Team Engagement Model
Companies often have teams to manage technology standards and approve software use, but who is working to help leverage these systems and emerging technologies to solve disparate business challenges? Are teams in your company positioned to deploy “best practices” across the Enterprise? What drives innovation or repeatable solutions. In the first half of the presentation, […]
IIBA® Financial Services Special Interest Group Information (SIG) Session
BBC 2012 will provide numerous forums which will enhance the capabilities of any Business Analyst, but what about the ongoing challenges of BAs in the financial services industry? Regulations, security, multi-platform information delivery, usability and audit demands to name a few. In an effort to assist BAs in the financial industry and anyone interested in […]
Tale of the Phoenix – Creating a Center of Excellence in an Unfriendly Environment
IMF IT Senior Executive Roundtable Sep 24, 2012 – Sep 25, 2012; New Orleans, LA 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 […]
COE Panel: Setting Up a Business Analysis Center of Excellence
How do I go about setting up a Center of Excellence (COE) for Business Analysis? What should I implement first? Should it be top down or grassroots? Is my organization even ready to take this on? It seems that there can be more questions in setting up a BA COE than answers. This panel discussion […]
On Lock-Down: Requirements Change Management
The remediation cost of changes and defects increase significantly during the project lifecycle and post implementation. BA’s often struggle on projects and with project team members trying to manage scope, changes to requirements, and clarifications. Learn how to use some of the fundamental principles of project and release management to create an iron clad requirements […]
The Innovations Team Engagement Model
Companies often have teams to manage technology standards and approve software use, but who is working to help leverage these systems and emerging technologies to solve disparate business challenges? In this presentation, we will discuss how the Innovations Team engagement model can be leveraged in your organization to replicate solutions across multiple organizational needs, develop […]
Becoming a leader when working with offshore and distributed teams (PMI)
Everything is magnified with distance. As companies move toward offshore development and testing, especially India and Agile-like methodologies, most companies are describing these initiatives as not delivering expected ROI to being complete failures. Learn best practices, tricks, and pitfalls for adapting activities to optimize projects that work with offshore and distributed project teams. PMI Atlanta […]
Becoming a leader when working with offshore and distributed teams (AtlantaSPIN)
Everything is magnified with distance. As companies move toward offshore development and testing, especially India, and Agile-like methodologies, most companies are describing these initiatives as not delivering expected ROI to being complete failures. Learn best practices, tricks, and pitfalls for adapting activities to optimize projects that work with offshore and distributed project teams. Atlanta SPIN […]
Becoming a leader when working with offshore and distributed teams (Atlanta IIBA)
Everything is magnified with distance. As companies move toward offshore development and testing, especially India, and Agile-like methodologies, the need for quality BA work increases. Learn best practices, tricks, and pitfalls for adapting BA activities to optimize offshore and distributed project teams. Atlanta IIBA Tuesday March 23, 2010 UPS Headquarters, 55 Glenlake Pkwy NE, Sandy […]
Marketing Yourself for a Better Career
You have the skills, motivation, and experience, but aren’t getting the promotions, assignments, or job offers you feel you should. Join us at the Atlanta IIBA meeting and discover ways to use marketing and self-promotion to improve your career options and recognition. Learn why others aren’t seeing the real you, and simply steps to correct […]