Business Analysis Webinars for January 2016

The 3 Imperatives of Becoming a Great Leader
Presented by Linda A. Hill Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School
 
What You Will Learn

·         Managing Yourself — Begins with who you are and how others perceive you.  Managing yourself requires dealing with multiple paradoxes. It is a transformative and influential role which should focus less on authority and friendship with your team and others in the organization and more on trust in your competence and character.

·         Managing Your Network — Begins with the need to work effectively in political environments without becoming enmeshed or controlled by them. Learn to influence with integrity and the understanding of the political realities of organizational life. Build 3 networks: operational, strategic and developmental of critical people you must work with and whose help you need.

·         Managing Your Team — Begins with defining the future, clarity about how your team works (systems), its norms, values and standards.  Manage both the team and the individuals in the team. Every day is a new opportunity to establish your ability to lead your team.

While attending this program is FREE, reservations are required.

 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 6, 2016; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Host: American Management Association    @AMAnet
Cost: Free
Registration:   AMA Webcast Registration

 

 

 

 

CBAP and CCBA Certification Q & A

Presented by Dayle Beyer, PMP, CBAP, ACC
 
The event is a free chat session using webinar technology. It features written questions and live answers by an experienced CBAP from Watermark Learning. Topics include anything related to IIBA's certifications you want, ranging from the CBAP or CCBA application to the exams to re-certification.
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Friday, January 8, 2016: 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm EST
Host: Watermark Learning    @Watermarklearn
Cost: Free
Registration:   Watermark Learning IIBA Certification Chat Registration

 

 

 

 

Communications Secrets for Challenging Conversations

Presented by Michele Gravelle, MA, Trainer and Consultant for Corporate Education Group
 
Delivering tough messages, giving critical performance feedback, saying "no" to a client or supervisor - these are just some of the challenging conversations we all face in the workplace; and, as a leader, you're directly impacted by your ability to communicate effectively. The business results you produce, the strength of your internal collaborations, the effectiveness of your corporate strategy, and the retention of your key employee talent, all depend on the skills you bring to communication and relationship management. In this webinar, you will learn:

·         The three crucial elements of a conversation that will determine success or failure

·         A systematic process to prepare for your most challenging conversations

·         Four key skills for persuading and influencing others

 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Friday, January 8, 2016; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Host: Corporate Education Group    @CorpEdGroup
Cost: Free
Registration:   Corporate Education Group Public Webinar Registration

 

 

 

 

Better Decision Making: Science or Stories?

Presented by Lisa Rising
 
This webinar discusses the merits of science and stories when it comes to decision making
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 12, 2016; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST
Host: IT Metrics & Productivity Institute
Cost: Free
Registration:   ITMPI Public Webinar Registration

 

 

 

 

Why is Business Intelligence important to a Business Analyst?

Presented by Edwina Simons, MBA, CBAP, SSGB is a trainer and consultant for Corporate Education Group
 
When it comes to business intelligence, the good thing is we live in a society where there is no shortage of raw data. The bad thing is most companies need skilled professionals to help them transform the raw data into meaningful and useful information and integrate it into their strategic, tactical and operational decision making processes.

This webinar will provide you with proven techniques to:

·         Help Business Analyst Integrate business intelligence into the requirements development process;

·         Become confident in delivering data driven solutions; and

·         Learn 5 tips for successful business intelligence projects.

 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Tuesday, January 12, 2016; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Host: Corporate Education Group    @CorpEdGroup
Cost: Free
Registration:   Corporate Education Group Public Webinar Registration

 

 

 

 

Predicting Project Outcome

Presented by Rob Stewart, Sr. Consultant, IAG Consulting
 
This session provides attendees with hands on techniques for determining the outcome of their projects before the project really gets rolling.  This session is about facts, and presents extensive research from IAG’s new Business Analysis Benchmark Study to help project managers build a predictive risk assessment model.  This session puts the intake and requirements gathering process of the project lifecycle under the microscope to determine what actions Project Managers can take to more consistently achieve a successful outcome on their projects.
 
Learning Objectives:
     1. Quantify the impact of requirements quality on project time and cost
     2. Learn an assessment tool for identifying high risk projects
     3. Understand proactive strategies for driving success when faced with odds stacked against you
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 13, 2016; 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
Host: IAG Consulting    @IAGConsulting
Cost: Free
Registration:   IAG Webinar Registration

 

 

 

 

Seven Steps to Passing the CBAP or CCBA Exam: A Foolproof Plan
Presented by Richard Larson, PMP, CBAP
 
The CBAP and CCBA certifications have grown in popularity and value the past few years. They represent the leading credential for professional business analysts and both have high standards. The CBAP credential requires 7500+ hours of business analysis experience, and the CCBA requires 3750 such hours. They both have an involved application process. Candidates must pass a strenuous 150-question exam spread over 3.5 hours. Yes, many thousands of dedicated BAs have succeeded.
 
If you are a business analyst and committed to your profession, the certification will become a necessity. It shows your current and future employers your commitment to your profession, and will set you apart from colleagues who don’t have it. If you are considering CBAP or CCBA certification or are actively pursuing it, you probably have many questions and challenges.
 
This presentation will answer your most critical questions about CBAP and CCBA certification. By attending, you will learn a proven 7-step process to achieving certification that can be applied by anyone with the experience and motivation to do it. No matter what stage of preparation you are in, the plan has many practical tips and advice. It also includes access to application worksheets that will simply the CBAP and CCBA application process.

Attendees will be able to:
 

·         List a 7-step plan to become CBAP or CCBA certified, and be ready to apply it to your own plan to become certified.

·         Describe how to overcome the daunting application process and have your application be accepted by IIBA^®.

·         Put the BABOK® into perspective for how it will help with certification preparation.

***Two lucky attendees will be randomly selected to win a free 30-day CBAP/CCBA online study exam subscription.***

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Friday, January 15, 2016; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST
Host: Watermark Learning    @Watermarklearn
Cost: Free
Registration:   Watermark Learning Public Webinar Registration