Sunday, July 17, 2016

Business Analysis Webinars for July 2016 - Part II

Blueprint Systems Live Product Demonstration
Presented by Blueprint Systems
 
Join us for a live, interactive demonstration where we will demonstrate how Blueprint helps teams and stakeholders engage effectively to produce great business applications.

Learn more about: 

·         Defining requirements for large enterprise Agile projects;
·         Driving efficiency through reuse across multiple projects;
·         How multiple groups can engage to seamlessly implement project changes
 
Offering integration with application lifecycle management tools, Blueprint works with different development methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
 
Register now and see why Blueprint is a better, visual way to drive the success of mission critical IT projects
 
Audience: Public

Date/Time: Wednesday, July 20, 2016; 11:00 am – 11:30 pm EST
Host: Blueprint Systems   @Blueprintsys
Cost: Free
Registration:   Blueprint Systems Live Product Demonstration Registration
 
 
 
 
Cindy Brady & the Art of Escalation
Presented by: Jennifer S. Battan, CBAP    @OutoftheBoxBA
 
In corporate America and around the globe SMEs and stakeholder’s time is stretched to a breaking point. Calendars are full, meeting rooms are unavailable, yet deadlines remain the same. Oftentimes the directive from leadership is somewhere between “deal with it” and “schedule the meeting anyway- they said they were committed to this effort.” At some point scheduling and availability of stakeholders becomes such a road block that you must escalate the impacts to the business analysis deliverables. At what point does this escalation become tattling? Does escalating impact your relationship with stakeholders? In this presentation, we’ll discuss ways you can handle, possibly avoid escalation, and hopefully not be branded as a tattle tale. In this presentation, we’ll discuss:
 


·         Planning and communicating to make the most of tight schedules, deadlines and SME availability
·         How to approach difficult situations and conversations
·         How to escalate gracefully; ask for assistance without becoming a tattle tale and impacting your stakeholder relationships 
 
Audience: IIBA Members
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 20, 2016; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Host: IIBA    @IIBA
Registration:    IIBA Members Only Webinar Registration
 
 
 
 
Case Study: Virtual Case Study Project
Presented by Cheryl Hill, PMP, Requirements Experts
 
What lessons would you take away after having worked on a project for years only to

have it canceled before it was ever completed? 
 
Join us on July 22 for a case study of the Virtual Case File (VCF) project.  The VCF was a custom software application that the FBI was developing in the early 2000’s.  Unfortunately, after 4 years and a $170MM, the project was scrapped. 
 
In this 60 minute webinar, we will tell the story of the VCF, and discuss four problems from the project that are also common to today’s projects and some recommended strategies for mitigation.
 
Learning Objectives

·         Understand the factors that led to the VCF's project failure
·         Learn the causes of and discuss antidotes for:
o   Poorly defined and evolving requirements
o   Requirement omissions and gold plating
o   "I know it when I see it" approach to software development
o   JAD session nightmares

 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Friday, July 22, 2016; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Host: Requirements Experts    @ReqExperts
Cost: Free
Registration:   Requirements Experts Public Webinar Registration
 
 
 
 
Coaching and Mentoring Fundamentals: The Bedrock skill for success in Agile
Presented by David Mantica, President, ASPE Training
 
A survey by Manchester Inc. found that coaching provided an average ROI of almost six times the cost. As a knowledge worker in a complex organization you have an excellent opportunity provide fellow employees with help in developing and growing their skills and knowledge. This is greatest gift you can provide to your co-workers and peers.

Mentoring and Coaching are NOT the same and shouldn’t be conducted in the same way. Mentoring helps channel guidance into self-development by giving information, ideas and guidance and letting the mentee find opportunities to test and practice. Coaching includes real-time observation and feedback on what was observed (good and constructive). The critical piece is both required a committed relationship in order to work. Within all organizations there are many misunderstandings and myths that require coaching and mentoring to clear. It is critical you gain the facts on how to properly execute both. In this session we will cover:
 
Learning Objectives: 

·         Understand the similarity and vast differences between coaching and consulting
·         Establishing a coaching relationship using the five-step preparation process
·         Plan a coaching session
·         Identify ways to establish a mentor and a mentee relationship with others
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 27, 2016; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Host: ASPE Training    @ASPEinc
Cost: Free
Registration:   ASPE Public Web Seminar Registration
 
 
 
 
 
Business Case
Presented by Venkadesh Narayanan, MBA, CBAP
 
A business case is the justification to decide a certain course of action in an organisation. As business analyst we always ‘recommend solutions’ to help the organisation to reach its goals and objectives. Through business case, we present a 360 degree view of a given solution to enable the management to make a decision. During this webinar, we will review the various elements of business case such as need assessment, desired outcomes, assess alternatives and recommended solution. We will also discuss the typical format of a business case document.

 

Learning Outcomes: The participants will be able to:

1.       Understand the technique and its purpose

2.       Gain insights on when and where to use the technique

3.       Apply the technique in their day-to-day business analysis activities

4.       Identify the software tool associated with the technique.
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, July 28, 2016; 9:00 am – 10:00 am EDT
Host: Fhyzics Business Analysis Consulting
Cost: Free
Registration:    Fhyzics Public Webinar Registration
 
 
 
 
Latest News IIBA Certification 
Presented by: Jas Phul and Suzanne Bertschi, International Institute of Business Analysis
 
Join us to get the latest information on the new IIBA Certification program.
 
For information on our work to date, please refer to the attached FAQ.
 

If you have any questions, please email certification@iiba.org.
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, July 28, 2016; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Host: IIBA    @IIBA
Cost: Free
Registration:   IIBA Public Registration
 
 
 
 
 
Discussion and Overview of new BA Certification Track from IIBA
Presented by David Mantica, President, ASPE Training
 
The International Institute of Business Analysis has come up with a plan to institute four levels of certification. This plan includes incorporation of the current CBAP and CCBA certifications, but there will be adjustments.

In this 45 min web seminar, learn about the plan for the four certification levels based on available information. We will discuss impacts to the CBAP and CCBA, the currently proposed time for roll out and how this new certification stack can really help stimulate the BA hiring and position growth.

This is a great session for professionals in the SDLC who are BAs or are considering becoming a BA. It will provide an opportunity to consider career options and trends. As part of this session we will discuss the impacts that Agile project methods and DevOps software deployment processes have on the BA Profession.
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, July 28, 2016; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Host: ASPE Training    @ASPEinc
Cost: Free
Registration:   ASPE Public Web Seminar Registration
 
 
 
 
Latest News IIBA Certification 
Presented by: Jas Phul and Suzanne Bertschi, International Institute of Business Analysis
 
Join us to get the latest information on the new IIBA Certification program.
 
For information on our work to date, please refer to the attached FAQ.
 

If you have any questions, please email certification@iiba.org.
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, July 28, 2016; 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm EDT
Host: IIBA    @IIBA
Cost: Free
Registration:   IIBA Public Registration

Monday, July 4, 2016

Business Analysis Webinars for July 2016

What is Statistics, and Why Should a Business Analyst care?
Presented by Dr. Mark Griffin, Chair of IIBA Business Analytics Special Interest Group
 
With the advent of Business Analytics there is a rapidly growing range of quantitative methods making their way into the Business Analysis domain. As could be expected these methods have been met with a range of reactions from enthusiasm to outright fear and trepidation. In this webinar the goals and objectives of statistics will be discussed, along with a brief overview of a number of statistical methods available to the business analyst. While not all business analysts will become hardcore statisticians, it is important that business analysts can identify which statistical method will be appropriate in a particular situation and when biased results might be obtained through inappropriate statistical analyses.
 

Key learning points:

·         What are the goals and purposes of statistics?
·         How is statistics different to data analytics or data mining?
·         What is big data?
·         How do I know if I am measuring the right thing? (reliability and validity)
·         How can I use a number of measurements of the same underlying construct? (scale development)
·         Is my dataset representative of my population of interest? Is missing data a problem?
·         What are linear and logistic regression?
·         Are there additional concerns if I have repeated measurements? (longitudinal data)
 
Audience: IIBA Members

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 5, 2016; 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm EDT
Host: IIBA    @IIBA
Cost: Free
Registration:   IIBA Members Only Webinar Registration
 
 
 
 
What is Statistics, and Why Should a Business Analyst care?
Presented by Dr. Mark Griffin, Chair of IIBA Business Analytics Special Interest Group
 
With the advent of Business Analytics there is a rapidly growing range of quantitative methods making their way into the Business Analysis domain. As could be expected these methods have been met with a range of reactions from enthusiasm to outright fear and trepidation. In this webinar the goals and objectives of statistics will be discussed, along with a brief overview of a number of statistical methods available to the business analyst. While not all business analysts will become hardcore statisticians, it is important that business analysts can identify which statistical method will be appropriate in a particular situation and when biased results might be obtained through inappropriate statistical analyses.
 

Key learning points:

·         What are the goals and purposes of statistics?
·         How is statistics different to data analytics or data mining?
·         What is big data?
·         How do I know if I am measuring the right thing? (reliability and validity)
·         How can I use a number of measurements of the same underlying construct? (scale development)
·         Is my dataset representative of my population of interest? Is missing data a problem?
·         What are linear and logistic regression?
·         Are there additional concerns if I have repeated measurements? (longitudinal data)
 
Audience: IIBA Members
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 6, 2016; 4:00 am – 5:00 am EDT
Host: IIBA    @IIBA
Cost: Free
Registration:   IIBA Members Only Webinar Registration
 
 
 
 
Intro to DevOps for Business Analysts
Presented by Chris Knotts, ASPE Training
 
DevOps focuses on being lean and eliminating waste by retaining the fundamental principles of Agile. At the same time, it improves the collaboration between dev, IT and ops. So how does all of this impact the BA? A BA has a crucial role to play in coordinating between teams. DevOps is a cultural change. It’s about sharing business objectives and getting all the stakeholders working towards a common objective. The BA role can be a key DevOps player and the go-to person for business success. In this session, get a quick introduction to DevOps and the impact it has on the BA and how the BA role can be a factor for organizations.
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 12, 2016; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Host: ASPE Training    @ASPEinc
Cost: Free
Registration:   ASPE Public Web Seminar Registration
 
 
 
 
Successful Negotiations: Mastering the Art of Persuasion
Presented by Stuart Simon
 
Whether knowingly or not, people negotiate everyday when they haggle over price, decide which movie to see, discuss the conditions of employment, or settle terms and conditions of a contract. The ability to successfully negotiate is a key skill for anyone’s personal and professional development and can be the difference between continued advancement and career stagnation.

This webinar is designed for professionals at all levels and in all functional areas, and will help you acquire the necessary concepts, skills, and techniques to prepare for and conduct successful negotiations of all types. Learning objectives include:

·         A definition of successful negotiations
·         To view a negotiation as a collaborative process
·         How to convert adversarial and hostile behaviors into collaborative and problem solving behaviors.
·         Methods for handling power tactics  
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Tuesday, July 12, 2016; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Host: Corporate Education Group    @CorpEdGroup
Cost: Free
Registration:   Corp Education Group Public Webinar Registration
 
 
 
 
How to Be a Business Transformation Leader
Presented by: Satish Subramanian
 
This webinar will shed light on a pragmatic leadership model that executives and leaders can apply to drive business transformation
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 13, 2016; 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Host: IT Metrics & Productivity Institute    @ITMPI
Cost: Free
Registration:   ITMPI Public Webinar Registration
 
 
 
 
Three Proven Ways Analysis Tools Prevent Scope Creep
Presented by Barbara Carkenord, best-selling author, speaker and trainer
 
The dreaded scope creep...

We all know what it is and what it can mean to our projects. Scope creep is often cited as a major reason for project failure.

RMC Learning Solutions has a fresh take on preventing scope creep - not just managing it - by applying several essential analysis tools.
 
In this webinar, you will learn:
  
·         What is scope creep? Why does it occur so frequently?
·         Understand and apply several analysis tools to prevent scope creep.
·         Identify which approach is appropriate for each project
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 13, 2016; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Host: RMC Learning Solutions     @RMCproject
Cost: Free
Registration:  RMC Public Webinar Registration
 
 
 
 
How to Create a Winning BA Resume
Presented by Laura Brandenburg, CBAP, http://www.bridging-the-Gap.com
 
Are you disappointed at the number or type of BA job applications you’ve heard back from? Have you received conflicting advice from one recruiter after another with regards to what they’d like to see on your resume? Or, are you just starting your job search and want to make sure to get your BA resume in the best shape possible?
 

In this webinar, we’ll discuss how to create a winning resume that gets you called in for the right BA job interviews.
 

You’ll leave the webinar with the following take-aways: 

·         Understanding who reads your resume and what they are looking for.
·         Discovering how to position your BA qualifications for BA jobs.
·         Learning how to write bullet points that capture attention and communicate your BA qualifications.
 
Join us to learn how to transform your business analyst resume so that you hear back from more job applications and land more job interviews.
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 13, 2016; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Host: IIBA    @IIBA
Registration:   IIBA Public Webinar Registration
 
 
 
 
Myth-Busting: The Path to Requirements Success 
Presented by Rob Stewart, Senior Consultant, IAG Consulting
 
The optimal path to mature requirements practices is often obscured by misinformation.  Register now to see how to make significant operational improvement in requirements maturity and select a path based on a strong foundation of research and quantified success. 

The Business Analysis Benchmark is rapidly becoming the world's leading source of information on the impact of requirements quality on project outcome.  We are pleased to announce the release of the 2009 survey results and will discuss:

·         The Facts of Performance:  What is the impact of requirements maturity on technology projects?
·         Myth Busting:  there are many commonly held beliefs that prevent organizations from successfully making change.
·         Path To Success:  What activities can be taken to improve development success.
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 13, 2016; 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Host: IAG Consulting    @IAGConsulting
Cost: Free
Registration:   IAG Consulting Webinar Registration