Central Iowa Chapter of IIBA®

Title:  The Six Key Characteristics of a Senior Business Analyst

Description

In our profession there is a lot of discussion about what makes a business analyst a senior business analyst. Some of the discussion revolves around years of experience.  The number of years with the title Business Analysts is not an indicator if someone should be classified as a senior BA.  You cannot get to the senior level without a number of years of experience, but number of years alone is not an indicator. 

 This presentation covers the six key characteristics of a senior business analyst and how to become a senior business analyst. The presentation is based on a number of blog posts Kupe has written on BA Times.  

 Learning objectives

• The key characteristics of a senior business analyst
• Tips on how to become a senior business analyst
• Ways to recognize senior BA characteristics

Bio

Kupe Kupersmith, director, Client Solutions, B2T Training, possesses over 12 years of experience in software systems development. He has served as the lead Business Analyst and Project Manager on projects in the television and sports management and marketing industries. Additionally, he serves as a mentor for business analysis professionals. Kupe was the first president of the Atlanta IIBA chapter. He is a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) through the IIBA and is BA 

Location: Principal Financial Group (Corporate One - SG-3 EAST)

Address: 711 High St., Des Moines 50309

Time: Lunch is served at 11:00 AM

         Program starts at 11:30 AM

Cost: Free to members in good standing, $10 for non-members.   We will have a drawing for prizes.

Please enter through the High Street entrance  and check in at the security desk.

Event is at maximum capacity,  no more registrations can be accepted.  The next chapter meeting will be on Oct. 28th.

Presenter Timothy L. Johnson 

“What do you mean I started it? Practical tips for dealing with office politics and how to deal strategically with them.”

You’ve been there. You know you have. You’re plugging along, doing your job, making progress, and then all of a sudden… BAM! You feel like the victim of a hit-and-run (and to some extent, you are). You’ve just been nailed by office politics.  Many will tuck their tails between their legs, chalk it up to a bad experience, and try to salvage what they can. Those who bother to investigate may hear the accusation that they themselves started the whole mess.

This is where the real confusion begins. You ask yourself how one could be both the victim AND perpetrator of office politics. During this presentation, Timothy Johnson will share the process of using GUST to understand your office politics situations better. You’ll see how much control you have over the GAME, learn the importance of UNDERSTANDING the players and motives, determine the best STRATEGY for addressing your specific situation, and then figure out how to TAKE ACTION without compromising your integrity.

We all face office politics situations, from bullies who overstep their bounds to office prima donas who think everything revolves around their egos, from passive-aggressive types to saboteurs, you’ll see new approaches for framing and handling your office politics situations. The real value is learning how to treat office politics as a proactive strategic tool rather than a reactive weapon.

Speaker Biography:

Timothy L Johnson is Chief Accomplishment Officer of Carpe Factum, Inc. (Latin for “seize the accomplishment”).  He has almost two decades of experience in project and program management, process improvement, business solutioning, creativity, executive and management coaching, strategic planning, and team facilitation.

Timothy has managed a wide range of projects and programs.  His clients include Harley-Davidson Motorcycles, Wells Fargo, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and ING North America.  Besides consulting, he is an adjunct professor in the MBA program at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, teaching classes in Leadership, Project Management, Creativity for Business, and Managing Office Politics.

Timothy is also an accomplished and energetic speaker, sharing his message of accomplishment with numerous audiences and private clients from New Hampshire to Hawaii.  Timothy also shares his knowledge and wit through his writing.  His first book, Race Through the Forest – A Project Management Fable, was published in 2006.  His second book, GUST – The “Tale” Wind of Office Politics, was released in 2007.  His most recent book, SWAT – Seize the Accomplishment, was released earlier this year.  He is also a contributing writer on www.officepolitics.com, an online advice column for office politics situations; www.iowabiz.com, writing project management columns as a resource for Iowa businesses; and www.modernanalyst.com, one of the leading business analyst websites.

Timothy’s contact information can be found on his website www.carpefactum.com.

Program Logistics

Location: IFMC (Iowa Foundation for Medical Care)

Address: 1776 West Lakes Parkway, West Des Moines 50266  

MapQuest

Cost: Non-members – $10 at the door.

When: Lunch starts at 11:00 a.m. and the meeting is from 11:30 to 12:30.

All attendees must first sign the Visitor’s Log at the Security Desk and then check-in at the IIBA-CIC Registration Table (which will be located next to the Security Desk).

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For questions or issues pertaining to registration, please email

Contact@centraliowaiiba.org

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Chapter Meeting:

Top Models for Complete Requirements Analysis

Overview  

This presentation covers the top models in a BA’s “toolkit” for complete requirements analysis. After reviewing each of the models by category, a discussion then shows how to leverage the models using concurrent modeling techniques. Common scenarios of typical “patterns” will be addressed. Attendees will receive a reference summary of the models, showing how they benefit analysis, and how they can be elaborated through the project lifecycle.

Abstract

Requirements Analysis is a core knowledge area and skill for business analysis. It is a key element for defining complete and consistent requirements.

This presentation covers the top models BAs can use in their “toolkit” for complete requirements analysis. After reviewing each of the models by category, a discussion will follow showing how to leverage the models using concurrent modeling techniques. Concurrent modeling is a way to speed up analysis by exploiting the complementary ways that the key models interact with each other. Common scenarios of some typical analysis “patterns” will also be addressed.

Attendees will receive a reference summary of the models, showing how they benefit analysis, and how they can be elaborated through the project lifecycle.

Objectives

Attendees will learn:

• Which models to use for 4 key aspects of requirements analysis.
• How models work together to leverage analysis time and complement each other to do complete analysis.
• Which aspects of the models to use during major stages of the project lifecycle.

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Class Schedule Posting

Bob Prentiss is the Client Solutions Director of Business Analysis at Watermark Learning.  Bob manages the Business Analysis curriculum, provides training on business analysis with special focus on CBAP® certification and Business Analysis Fundamentals.  Previously, Bob managed the Claims Services Center of Excellence at Express Scripts – a Fortune 50 Pharmaceutical Benefits Management company.  The Center of Excellence managed standards, tools, metrics, competency, governance and change management to help mature Business Analysis and Project Management practices. Bob has 14+ years experience in the field of Business Analysis and is CBAP® certified. Bob stays very involved in giving back to the Business Analysis community through mentoring and coaching Business Analysts, providing formal Business Analysis training, developing Business Analysis best practices, speaking at industry conferences on topics such as; CBAP® Certification, Centers of Excellence, Business Analyst Competency and Business Analysis careers. Bob has been involved with the IIBA MSP Chapter since its inception in 2005 wearing several hats on the board, and currently serving as the Past President and Executive Counsel.

Location: EMC Insurance Companies

Address:   700 Walnut St.,  Des Moines, IA  50310

Logistics: Check in at Skywalk reception desk, skywalk level.  From Mulberry Street level, ascend to skywalk. There is a public garage between 7th and 8th on Mulberry (skywalk access available).

Time: Lunch is served at 11:00 AM         Program starts at 11:30 AM

Cost: Free to members in good standing, $10 for non-members.   We will have a drawing for prizes.

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