Monday, April 1, 2019

Business Analysis Webinars for April 2019

How to Transform Your Organization Using Data and Analytics
Presented by Chris Knotts, ASPE Training

This presentation will expose you to core concepts underlying an effective data and analytics practice in the complex organization. In this presentation we will give you a foundational look at why organizational data is a transformational asset, and why any job role interacting with that data must be able to navigate and leverage it. It explains why intelligent data management and a corresponding analytics practice is critical for the success of both the organization and the professional. We'll also talk about data visualization, and tying business outcomes to the data practice.

We will discuss:
·        Commonly encountered technologies in the data ecosystem
·        Overview of conventional relational data, structured/unstructured data, and big data
·        Application of data-driven solutions to business needs
·        Cultural factors which impact the data practice
·        Data visualization overview

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Monday, April 1, 2019; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Host: ASPE Training    @ASPEinc
Cost: Free




Innovation in Digital Transformation - The Role of the Business Analyst
Presented by Terry Roach, Founder and CEO at Capsifi

Digital transformation is an exercise in business model innovation. With more and more companies using capability-based-planning and business architecture as the lens through which to execute business model innovation, the role of a BA has never been more relevant. In this webinar we will explore the role of a Business Analyst in constructing the business model as an enduring strategic asset. More

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:
·        Understanding the impact of digital on your customer segments
·        Constructing digital value proposition by customer segment
·        Articulating the digital value streams for value propositions • Identifying capability uplift opportunities across the value stream
 
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 2, 2019; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Host: International Institute of Business Analysis    @IIBA
Cost: Free




Artificial Intelligence Changing the Way Businesses Do
Presented by: Arlene Minkiewicz

This webinar covers the particulars of AI systems: how AI systems work, what technologies are emerging, and how this is redefining business. 

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, April 4, 2019; 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Host: IT Metrics & Productivity Institute    @ITMPI
Cost: Free
Registration:   ITMPI Webinar Registration




Transform Your BA Career with Certifications
Presented by Lora McCoy, CBAP and LN Mishra, ECBA, CCBA, CBAP, AAC, Adaptive US, Inc.

Getting IIBA certified can transform one’s business analyst career. Research has proven that certified business analysts earn 16% more on average. Listen from IIBA experts as how you should prepare for IIBA certifications. Transforming one’s BA career with IIBA® Certifications.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
·        Key success factors to succeed in the exam
·        Tips and tricks to crack IIBA certification exams on the first attempt
·        IIBA Application process
·        Strategy for managing time and attempting questions
·        Any other questions on IIBA certification exams

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, April 4, 2019; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Host: Adaptive US   @AdaptiveUS
Cost: Free


 

Change Ready Leadership: Strategies To Create Positive Change
Presented by Gregg Brown, Founder at Change Ready Leadership

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.

·        Identify ways to overcome challenges to leading change initiatives 
·        Explore how brain science impacts our ability to lead, manage and adapt to change 
·        Discover 5 strategies to move people down the path of change

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, April 4, 2019; 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Host: BA Times    @BATimes
Cost: Free




How to Harness the Power of Automation to Ensure Compliance
Presented by Blueprint Software Systems

Regain Control of Global Regulatory Changes

Regulations such as GDPR, CCAR, MiFiD II and HIPAA impact business globally - costing companies hundreds of millions of dollars annually. 

What companies need today is the right visibility to manage these regulations that'll help avoid non-compliance and the associated risks of financial penalty.

Join us in our upcoming webinar on April 4th, to know how you can use automation to achieve and maintain compliance.

Including a short demo of Blueprint's Regulatory Change Manager (RCM) solution, this webinar will teach you how to:
·        Centralize compliance requirements across the enterprise
·        Map regulatory events to compliance
·        Automate compliance workflow
·        Demonstrate compliance on-demand

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, April 4, 2019; 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Host: Blueprint Software Systems    @Blueprintsys
Cost: Free

 


Digital Transformation Chalk Talk  
Presented by Tim Kramer, Strategy and Portfolio Lead, TE Connectivity

This is an online chat session with one of our Digital World enthusiasts. Whether you just want to learn what it means to be digital, what does it mean to your day-to-day business analysis work, what does a digital transformation mean to your organization; this webinar series is designed for you. Our digital experts will give you different perspectives that will help you be prepared when your organization starts talking about digital transformation. Join us for this webinar and all the webinars in this series to learn more about what going digital means to you and your organization. 

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, April 4, 2019; 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EDT
Host: Bluegrass IIBA Chapter    @IIBABluegrass
Cost: Free




IIBA Certification Chat
Presented by Rich Larson, PMP, CBAP, PMI-PBA, Co-founder at Watermark Learning

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 ECBA, CCBA, or CBAP application to the exams to re-certification.

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Friday, April 5, 2019; 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm EDT
Host: Watermark Learning    @WatermarkLearn
Cost: Free




Know Thyself! The Secrets of Self-Actualization and Workplace Engagement
Presented by: Michael Milutis

In this session, Michael shares what he has learned from having consulted with hundreds of PMs around the world on their career development challenges. 

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 10, 2019; 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Host: IT Metrics & Productivity Institute    @ITMPI
Cost: Free




Strategic Thinking – Free Seminar Preview  
Presented by Jody Jones, Ph.D., President at Strategic Transformations

Steps to Developing a Strategic Mindset
Many organizations have the tendency to lose their grasp on long-term plans in order to get immediate results. That’s why strategic thinking skills are essential for employees at all levels.
Everyone needs to be able to evaluate ideas, devise alternatives, make hard choices and align tactics to reach business objectives.
This program offers you a powerful introduction to AMA’s Strategic Thinking seminar, explaining the combination of concepts around the skills needed to think strategically, and the practices that allow participants to develop and hone their skills in a classroom environment.
This course is designed for people who want to be able to move beyond day-to-day, reactionary thinking to gain a more long-term and future-focused perspective.

What You Will Learn

·        Traits that determine the ability to think strategically
·        An introduction to AMA’s 9-part model for strategic thinking
·        Tips for putting the model into practice in your daily life
While attending this preview is FREE, reservations are required.

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 10, 2019; 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
Host: American Management Association    @AMAnet
Cost: Free
Registration:   AMA Webcast Registration
  



Corporate Governance, Improving Without Impeding
Presented by: Charles Anderson

In this webinar you will learn how to implement Corporate Governance to improve customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance.

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, April 11, 2019; 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Host: IT Metric & Productivity Institute    @ITMPI
Cost: Free
Registration:   ITMPI Webinar Registration

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