Business Analysis Webinars for October 2018

Addressing Project Change Without Pain
Presented by: Lory Wingate

During this webinar, we will discuss how to identify the key performance areas impacted by change on a project, and will provide specific examples and models that can immediately be used by the audience to channel change into successful project outcomes.

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 2, 2018; 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Host: IT Metrics & Productivity Institute    @ITMPI
Cost: Free
Registration:   ITMPI Public Webinar Registration
  



Telling Stories with Data
Presented by Dt. Martin Schedlbauer, Ph.D, CBAP, OCUP, Senior Trainer and Consultant at Corporate Education Group

Good decisions are made when executives and managers understand the story behind complex data. In this presentation, we look at how data can be presented visually in an impactful and compelling way that drives action and decision. Participants will learn about different chart types and how to summarize data in explanatory visualizations. Through many examples, the webinar will demonstrate how to create effective visualizations, such as charts and graphs, and make them easier to read and understand. It is geared towards anyone who wants to use visualizations to tell a story with data.

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 2, 2018; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Host: Corporate Education Group    @CorpEdGroup
Cost: Free
Registration:   Corp Ed Group Webinar Registration Group  





Strategic Thinking
Presented by Johannah (Jody) Jones, Ph.D, President at Strategic Transformation

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, October 3, 2018; 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
Host: American Management Association    @AMAnet
Cost: Free
Registration:   AMA Public Webcast Registration



  
IIBA Certification Chat
Presented by Rich Larson, PMP, CBAP, PMI-PBA, Co-founder, 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, October 5, 2018; 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm EDT
Host: Watermark Learning    @WatermarkLearn
Cost: Free
Registration:   IIBA Certification Chat Registration

  


Data Modeling Best Practices for BA's and PM's
Presented by Ross Little, Executive Managing Partner at IAG Consulting

In this two-hour webinar participants will learn the essential concepts of data modeling for Business Analysts and Project Managers. Effective requirements definition requires a fundamental understanding of data modeling. Without it there is a significant risk that quality and value of process models, use-cases, user stories, requirements, and business rules could be significantly compromised. This two hour webinar is a perfect course that will give most PMs and BA’s everything they need to mitigate this risk and be successful in their roles.

For someone involved or responsible for the business requirements, business architecture or business analysis on a software development project, there are large number of questions to be answered.

·        Do I need to be an expert in data modeling? (No, by the way)

·        How detailed do I need to define the data,

·        Why do I need a data model - especially if we're working on an existing system?

·        Do I need to produce a logical data model?

·        Do I need to know normalization theory (I hope not)?

·        What do we do about data if we're 'Agile'?

·        What about modeling or data definitions for a Business Intelligence project?

·        When and how do I gather data requirements with the SME's? What's the best way? 

Learning Objectives:

·        Understand the key concepts of conceptual and logical data modeling

·        Learn the steps to building a data model

·        Write clear and concise and consistent data definitions

·        Apply acceptable modeling principles

·        Use/apply consistent naming standards

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 10, 2018; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Host: IAG Consulting    @IAGConsulting
Cost: Free
Registration:   IAG Consulting Public Webinar Registration




The Data Conversion Cycle
Presented by: Dave Gordon

This webinar describes a generalized approach to data conversion that can be used by a cross-functional project team tasked with migrating data records to a new system.

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 10, 2018; 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Host: IT Metrics & Productivity Institute    @ITMPI
Cost: Free
Registration:   ITMPI Public Webinar Registration




Growth, Innovation and Engagement: Brainstorming for Innovation
Presented by Marie Bankuti, PCC, CPCC, PMP, Senior Trainer and Consultant at Corporate Education Group

Inspire innovative approaches to old problems and rise above old solutions. Research has shown that most brainstorming is no more effective than the same people generating ideas on their own. Learn a group process for setting clear goals, engaging participants, and designing an environment where creativity thrives and diverse ideas percolate toward new solutions.

In this interactive webinar you'll learn:

·        How to use brainstorming for innovation and team building

·        Ways to create an environment conducive to innovation

·        Creative ideas to experiment with and tools to use for implementing solutions

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 10, 2018; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Host: Corporate Education Group    @CorpEdGroup
Cost: Free
Registration:    Corp Ed Group Webinar Registration
                               

Effectively Communicating in the Moment  

Presented by Susan Mason, Principal at Vital Visions Consultants

Speaking on the Spot with Clarity and Precision

It’s happened to all of us—you’re asked unexpectedly during a meeting to give a project update, or are stopped in the hallway with an important question, or are cornered in a challenging conversation. You can’t plan for these unrehearsed events, but you can take steps to always be confident and ready when they do happen. 

This preview of the AMA seminar Effectively Communicating in the Moment explains how this course helps you develop your in-the-moment communication skills and will offer some tactics you can start using immediately to become a more effective communicator.

What You Will Learn

·        Advice for keeping your composure while taking time to respond 

·        What to do when you are being pushed for an answer 

·        Ways to deliver your message confidently 

·        Specific stalling techniques that exude competence

While attending this preview is FREE, reservations are required.

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 10, 2018; 3:00 p m – 4:00 pm EDT
Host: American Management Association    @AMAnet
Cost: Free
Registration:   AMA Public Webcast Registration




Managing Project Scope Creep: Best Practices
Presented by: Robert Gordon

This webinar will focus on best practices to keep scope creep under control, without alienating the client.

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, October 11, 2018; 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT
Host: IT Metrics & Productivity Institute    @ITMPI
Cost: Free
Registration:   ITMPI Public Webinar Registration




Disrupting Requirements: Finding a Better Way
Presented by Christer Froling at Reuse Company, Michael Jastram at Jama Softare, and Colin Hood at Colin Hood Systems Engineering Ltd.

There’s no magic key to unlock requirements management.

What works for an automotive company may be irrelevant to a team building consumer electronics.

That’s why we’re gathering a group of requirements management experts for a discussion, debate and Q&A session on:

·        Best practices that can be applied in various industries

·        Properly communicating requirements through writing

·        Completeness, correctness and consistency of requirements

  

Audience: Public

Date/Time: Thursday, October 11, 2018; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT
Host: Jama Software    @JamaSoftware
Cost: Free
Registration:   Jama Public Webinar Registration




Elements of Business Modeling
Presented by Ramsay Millar, Business Architect at InteGrate IT

Every sector today is being led by the wealthiest technology business leaders in history because those leaders embraced technology as a strategic capability. Eighty percent of executives believe “their business models are under attack” according to McKinsey Research. Leading organizations need business architects to build better business solutions.

Organizations who plan to survive rapid technology, cultural changes, cyber security threats, artificial intelligence, and demands for more business agility must find skilled business architects who guide, analyze, recommend, communicate, and guide high risk transformations. Are you a strategic business analyst who wishes to grow your career? 

In this webinar you will understand key Elements of Business Modeling insights and techniques required to become a highly effective business architect.

Topics covered include: 

·        Strategic modeling 

·        Stakeholder Analysis 

·        Capability model 

·        Concept model 

·        Customer Journey 

·        Process Scope 

·        Key Deliverables 

Audience: Public

Date/Time: Thursday, October 11, 2018; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Host: Modern Analyst    @ModernAnalyst
Cost: Free
Registration:   Modern Analyst Public Webinar Registration

Business Analysis Webinars for September 2018

Managing Requirements Operational Excellence
Presented by Rob Stewart, Senior Consultant, IAG Consulting

This session is for business analyst leadership and development executive looking to make long term, systematic improvement to their business analyst organization.  IAG will draw from its project experience with over 700 customers to baseline organizations, assess the value of improvement, and determine the action plan for success.

Learning Objectives:

1.      How do you assess the maturity of an analyst organization?

2.      Where do you focus for improvement?

3.      What implementation guidelines should be used to enhance success?

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 12, 2018; 10:00 am – 11:00 am EDT
Host: IAG Consulting    @IAGConsulting
Cost: Free
Registration:   IAG Consulting Public Webinar Registration




Help Me Help You! Proactively Educate Your Business for Greater Project Success
Presented by: Marie Bankuti, PCC, CPCC, PMP, Senior Trainer and Consultant, Corporate Education Group

Are your projects plagued by problems such as unresponsive business stakeholders, unclear expectations, pointing fingers, missed deadlines? Do project critical business decisions seem to take forever? These common issues can cause high stress and frustration, repeated mistakes, wasted time, and rework. Do your stakeholders then wonder why “IT didn’t get it right”? Business stakeholders sometimes see IT work as the “black box,” the unknown. Coupled with their own work demands, there can be a tendency to hang back and think “IT will make it happen.”

In this webinar, we will cover ways to increase the level of business engagement and ownership on your projects. Key objectives:

·        Learn how to proactively design more successful outcomes while building credibility and enhancing relationships with your business community.

·        Gain tips on how to educate them about working with IT teams in partnership to create a more positive overall project experience.

·        Improve project success through proactively educating business stakeholders on how to work effectively with IT.

·        Enhance your relationship and credibility with stakeholders for immediate and longer-term project success.

·        Learn to minimize stress, miscommunications, missed deadlines, and rework while clearly setting expectations and accountability.

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Wednesday, September 12, 2018; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Host: Corporate Education Group    @CorpEdGroup
Cost: Free
Registration:   Corporate Education Group Public Webinar Registration


   

How to Use Design Thinking to Innovate Faster, Better and More Effectively  
Presented by Haywood Spangler, Ph.D., M.Div., Founder and Principal, 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, September 12, 2018; 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
Host: American Management Association    @AMAnet
Cost: Free
Registration:   AMA Public Webcast Registration




Requirements in Context
Presented by: Ramsay Millar, Business Architect, Integrate iT

Scott Ambler, a key founder of the Agile movement accurately stated, “If a requirement was misunderstood, all modeling decisions based on that requirement are invalid, the code written is also in question, and the testing efforts are now verifying the application under the wrong conditions”. Project failures caused by poor requirements management are now reduced from 72% in 2005 to about 55% today by using proven best practices. We need to get closer to 10% to be a mature industry. Imagine if 55% of the homes built had to be built over and over. 

Requirements skills and importance continue to grow. Organizations who plan to survive rapid changes like cloud migration, cyber security threats, artificial intelligence, enterprise transformation projects and an aging workforce leaving with years of knowledge need to manage requirements across a wider landscape of stakeholders as the digital revolution gains in importance. C Level leaders are learning that when their IT organizations ignore requirements quality, reuse, and traceability they suffer fines over $47 million USD. 

Learn how to improve your practice using effective methods, techniques, and tools. In this webinar you will learn insights, methods, techniques and tools used by a proven and pragmatic journeyman Business Architect Learn how to become a highly effective Business Analyst and save your organization pain and cost? 

Topics covered include:

·        Requirements across the entire landscape 

·        The semantics of Requirements 

·        Reuse Requirements 

·        Requirements traceability 

·        Requirements Management tools

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, September 13, 2018; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Host: Modern Analyst    @ModernAnalyst
Cost: Free
Registration:   Modern Analyst Public Webinar Registration

What's Hot and What’s Not: 2018 Trends in the World of Business Analysis

Presented by: Elizabeth Larson, Co-Founder and CEO, Watermark Learning

So much is going on in our project world and it’s hard to keep up. The way we complete projects keeps changing. The speed at which business changes is accelerating. Many of us have questions—lots and lots of questions. This presentation addresses hot topics in the world of business analysis and answers questions like:

·        Where is our industry heading? 

·        What is DevOps all about and how will it affect us?

·        What is the Digital Transformation?

·        Do we need to use Agile methods on Digital projects? 

·        Why do I need to do a business case if I’ve already been assigned to an Agile project? 

·        How can I be successful if I go out on my own? 

Attendees will be able to discuss:

·        The latest trends in business analysis and project management

·        What these trends mean for practitioners of business analysis and project management

·        Our role on Agile projects 

Audience: Public

Date/Time: Wednesday, September 13, 2018: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm EDT
Host: Southeast Michigan IIBA Chapter    @iibasemi2
Cost: Free
Registration:   SE Michigan IIBA Public Webinar Registration




IIBA Certification Chat
Presented by Rich Larson, PMP, CBAP, PMI-PBA, Co-founder, 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, September 14, 2018; 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm EDT
Host: Watermark Learning    @WatermarkLearn
Cost: Free
Registration:   IIBA Certification Chat Registration




The Voice of Leadership
Presented by: Jennifer Kahnweiler, Ph.D, “Champion of Introverts”

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, September 19, 2018; 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
Host: American Management Association    @AMAnet
Cost: Free
Registration:   AMA Public Webcast Registration




Retail Analytics
Presented by: Taranjeet Khanuja, Business Analyst, HCL Technologies 

Retail industry is going through massive disruption in their overall business model. Thanks to competition posed by entry level players and online market place, retailers are bound to innovate in how they approach market and attract customers. While this happens, retail industry is poised for growth due to a healthy job market hence increased disposable income, leading to an increase in spending by retailers in innovative technologies to increase their market share. From AI to IOT to Machine learning, retailers are exploring every possibility to bring new ways to present products in store, new ways to increase customer loyalty, new ways to make payment; creating a more customer centric ecosystem.

Analytics plays a crucial part in success of each of the innovative technologies that retailers are adopting. In fact, 2018 research by ResearchAndMarkets.com reported that "Global Retail Analytics Market is set to Grow at 20% CAGR to 2023 - Increasing Number of Retail Chains Resulting in Strong Competition". Consider this along with fact that the line between business and technology is getting blurred, thus boosting demand for people who understand technology and business together …business analysts.

This webinar intends to explain what analytics for retail industry means for a business analyst, where industry is heading, what skills are required and how they can prepare themselves. The webinar is presented by leaders in Retail industry and is targeted for seasoned business analysts who haven't yet had enough exposure in retail industry and for novice analysts / team leads who aspire for a business analyst role in retail industry. 

Audience: IIBA Members
Date/Time: Thursday, September 20, 2018; 8:00 am – 9:00 am EDT
Host: International Institute of Business Analysis    @IIBA
Cost: Free
Registration:   IIBA Members-only Webinar Registration




FIRESIDE CHAT: Responding to a Need—The Women’s Leadership Certificate Program  
Presented by: Ann Evanston, M.A. and Lauren McNally, Lauren is Director of AMA Women’s Leadership Center

Take a deeper dive into the career and organizational needs behind AMA’s new Women’s Leadership Certificate Program with Lauren McNally of the AMA Women’s Leadership Center and Ann Evanston, the course developer. They’ll discuss feedback that professional women have shared in surveys and at learning events, indicating there are still organizational obstacles they encounter despite having demonstrated leadership skills. 

Discover why conviction and courage are integral to leadership development, and how this course addresses that need, as well as specific reasons this certificate program offers skills and knowledge not typically covered in other leadership courses.

What You Will Learn

·        A more holistic approach to leadership skill development compared with similar programs 

·        Insights into why both skills and a strong leadership voice are essential to demonstrating the value you can add to your organization 

·        Strategies for advancement through relationship building and strategic negotiation 

·        An opportunity to network and explore comprehensive leadership skills in a supportive environment with like-minded women

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, September 20, 2018; 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm EDT
Host: American Management Association    @AMAnet
Cost: Free
Registration:   AMA Public Webcast Registration



  
Mindfulness: A Leadership Superpower
Presented by: Bob Faw, Senior Trainer and Consultant, Corporate Education Group

Leaders' mindsets affect their emotions, attitudes, reactions, and the ability to focus. All of these greatly impact the productivity of their followers. More and more research is showing that cultivating mindfulness can improve these areas. Mindfulness habits also improve both emotional and physical health. mindfulness is characterized by an open, receptive, and nonjudgmental orientation to the present (Martin, 1997). Psychologically healthy, thriving leaders not only benefit themselves, but they also are critical to employee wellbeing. Recent research indicates that when leaders are stressed, they are less able to support their employees, and this in turn directly raises employees' stress.

This webinar teaches you to purposefully "prime" yourself to be more adaptable, positive, approachable, and productive using mindfulness to improve your focus and soothe stress. These techniques can also lead to faster, more effective decision making. This is a time of ever-increasing change, and more data pouring in than we can possibly manage. Our ability to focus well on the most important things is an essential skill for all top leaders.

Learning Outcomes

·        Increase your ability to focus on what is most important in the moment, instead of being derailed by urgency and other high emotions.

·        Dramatically improve on-the-fly decision making.

·        Use research-based “brain hacks” choose what to focus on better.

·        Use a daily practice to increase one’s wellbeing, health, and “focus muscles.”

  
Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, September 20, 2018; 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Host: Corporate Education Group    @CorpEdGroup
Cost: Free
Registration:   Corporate Education Group Public Webinar Registration




Servant Leadership: You Can Lead a Horse to Water, BUT You CAN’T Make it Drink!
Presented by: Glenn Brule, Owner, SLIDE21

Servant Leadership is the cornerstone upon which any Agile Project Management method must rest. In as little as two weeks any team can adopt agile practices. It, however, takes a lifetime to manage high performing teams.

Servant Leadership has been around since the early 70’s and is now taking center stage with a much needed and sought-after approach to increase the performance of autonomous teams. Teams, however, can never completely become autonomous without servant leadership.

Today many organizations are struggling with the concept of servant leadership for one reason; TRUST. It’s a big leap for many to trust that teams are willing to get the work done in the best interest of both the business and customer. It’s an even bigger leap for leaders to trust teams will fulfill all requirements on time and on budget. Finally, it’s an enormous leap for leaders to trust teams may know better than them. Servant Leadership may be the answer.

As an agile coach and practitioner, Glenn will bring a pragmatic and experiential path forward towards the development of servant leaders. 

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Thursday, September 20, 2018; 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT
Host: BA Times    @BATimes
Cost: Free
Registration:   BATimes Public Webinar Registration

  


IIBA® Certification Screen-side Chat  
Presented by: Bronson Zell, CBAP, Senior Business Analyst, Republic Bank & Trust

This is a free online chat session with one of our CBAP® recipients. The CBAP mentor will tell you of their journey to become IIBA® Certified, provide tips & tricks on anything related to IIBA Certification from the application process to re-certification. Anyone interested in ECBA™, CCBA® or CBAP® certification is welcome to come and ask questions of our CBAP mentor.

Audience: Public
Date/Time: Friday, September 21, 2018; 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm EDT
Host: Bluegrass IIBA Chapter    @IIBABluegrass
Cost: Free
Registration:   Bluegrass IIBA Public Webinar Registration