Monday, March 18, 2019

Business Analysis Webinars for March 2019 - Part II


Change Readiness
Presented by Bob Faw, Trainer and Consultant at Corporate Education Group

Organizations everywhere have been undergoing tremendous changes in the last two years. A major challenge they are running into is how difficult change is to adapt to both emotionally and mentally. Give your people the tools and attitudes to be "change ready" - a mental/emotional state in which they seek solutions instead of blaming others. They look for opportunities in the changes and choose optimism. They vent their emotions in a helpful way and accept change more quickly.

Learning objectives:
·        Increased resilience to bounce back after the unexpected
·        Ability to adapt more quickly to a new environment
·        Ability to see opportunities in change instead of fighting, fleeing, or freezing
·        Reacting with optimism rather than the blame game
·        Better health than when resisting change

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 19, 2019; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Host: Corporate Education Group    @CorpEdGroup
Cost: Free

  


How to Use Design Thinking to Innovate Faster, Better and More Effectively  
Presented by Haywood Spangler, PhD, Founder and Principal at Work & Think LLC

Design has become the “it” word and a defining element that can differentiate your business in an increasingly competitive world.

In an economy of rapid commoditization, keeping the customer “front and center” has become the most important factor to include in the innovation equation in order to maintain brand loyalty.

Whether you’re talking about cars, toothbrushes, office space or even the creation of an organization’s culture … Design Thinking gives you the tools to innovate, faster and better, in a customer-centric approach.

What You Will Learn

In this “must-attend” session, you’ll discover why Design Thinking has become the innovation method of choice across forward-thinking industries, and how best-in-class companies are applying it across their organizations.
You’ll also receive an overview of AMA’s Design Thinking course, including:

·        Exposure to the 10-step Design Thinking process and why it’s so important in a disruptive economy
·        How this rapid, collaborative process can help you and your team generate more customer-focused solutions
·        Steps you can take to integrate the process into your organization 
·        The realities of organizational culture, resistance to change and what you can do about it.
While attending this preview is FREE, reservations are required.

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 20, 2019; 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
Host: American Management Assoication    @AMAnet
Cost: Free
 


  
Change Ready Leadership: Strategies to Create Positive Change
Presented by Gregg Brown, Author of “Ready, Set, Change AGAIN!”

Most of us are required to lead change as part of our regular roles whether you are in the BA or PM field. Our staff, clients, colleagues and vendors may think they are ‘change ready’ because of their expertise, yet no one is ready for change that might have a negative impact on them, or that might increase the amount of work they have on their plate! What tools are available to help those of us navigate the speed of change as we try to get the people we influence engaged in our ideas? To evolve and be future ready for the changing environment, we need to build these capabilities as there’s no end to the multiple changes that happen at work.

In this interactive session, we will examine 5 strategies that you can use with your colleagues, co-workers and stakeholders.

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, March 21, 2019; 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Host: BA Times    @BATimes
Cost: Free




8 Principles for Your Successful Geographically Distributed Agile Team
Presented by: Johanna Rothman

In this webinar you will learn about the eight principles for successfully managing geographically distributed agile teams.

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 26, 2019; 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Host: IT Metrics & Productivity Institute    @ITMPI
Cost: Free
  



The Voice of Leadership - Free Seminar Preview
Presented by Jennifer Kahnweiler, PhD, Global Speaker and Author

How Leaders Inspire, Influence and Achieve Results

No matter how compelling your vision or how brilliant your strategy, without strong communication skills, you may fail to get the attention and understanding of those you lead.

The ability to get buy-in, garner trust and inspire loyalty isn't a skill you have to be born with.
This preview of the AMA seminar The Voice of Leadership explains how this course helps you develop the skills to inspire others. In addition, this session gives you tactics you can start using immediately to become a more effective communicator.

What You Will Learn

·        How to get and hold your listener’s attention
·        Steps to ensure understanding
·        Ways to develop and use stories to get your message across
While attending this preview is FREE, reservations are required.

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 27, 2019; 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
Host: American Management Association
Cost: Free

  


Managing the Gray Areas: Broader Perspectives, Better Questions, Clearer Communication
Presented by: Jerry Manas


This webinar explores seven common dilemmas leaders face, and offers powerful guidelines for examining issues from broader perspectives. 

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, March 28, 2019
Host: IT Metrics & Productivity Institute    @ITMPI
Cost: Free




The Power of the “I” in Business Process Improvement
Presented by Dr. Susan Heidorn, CBAP, PMP, CSM, Director of Business Solutions at Watermark Learning

Perhaps no other skill can yield such immediate results and payback than learning how to improve business processes. This webinar explores the need for a business process improvement and the critical success factors for making the effort successful. It also provides a practical framework for improving process and covers a number of useful techniques.

Learning Objectives:
·        At the end of this session you will be able to…
·        Articulate the case for Business Process Improvement (BPI).
·        List the essential steps of Business Process Improvement (BPI).
·        Name several BPI analysis and design techniques and describe how to utilize them.
·        Discuss the importance of monitoring and managing processes.

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, March 28, 2019; 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT
Host: Eastern Tennessee IIBA Chapter   
Sponsor: Watermark Learning    @WatermarkLearn
Cost: Free

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