The Inquisitive Analyst

(T.I.A. Ep 40). Igor Arkhipov, a business analyst, editor, and course instructor, provides an intriguing conversation about his best business modelling and prototyping tools; his best requirements modelling notations; and the value of Jira and Confluence for a BA. 

Igor also discusses his role as editor at Medium.com; his three courses on Udemy on Business Analysis and Agile BA Exam Prep Study Guides, and Business Agility; and differences between working as a BA in Russia versus Australia.

YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93lza75eCJY

Igor Arkhipov: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igarkhipov/

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(T.I.A. Ep 39). Chris Clouse, an entrepreneur, project manager and life coach, talks about how project managers can help to impact people and processes; leading transformational changes in the banking environment; and following governance practices with a PMO.

Chris provides a great explanation of his experience with launching a Centre of Excellence; the theme and purpose of his book "Making it Home, Finding Your Power and Purpose"; and the beneficial services he provides as a certified life coach.

YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXvDRk1MXOY

Chris Clouse: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherclouse/

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(T.I.A. Ep 38). Christina Kruis, Toastmasters District 42 Director, explains her journey of growth within Toastmasters; the value that mentoring provides club members; and what's involved with leadership roles like a club officer, or an Area or Division Director.

Christina provides ample details about the path to attain the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award; the benefits of a Speechcraft and Youth Leadership program; as well as solid recommendations on how to become an active Toastmaster member.

YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgAq3z_UZmg

Christina Kruis: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-kruis-61878a11/

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(T.I.A Ep 37). LN Mishra, COO and program leader of AdaptiveUS, describes the valuable business analysis content in his books "Top 50 BA Techniques with Examples" and "Mastering CBAP"; the BA role in an Agile environment; and challenges that BAs can help solve within organizations.

In addition, LN Mishra articulates the lessons learned for BAs working on ERP projects; services that AdaptiveUS provides; optional paths to become a Scrum Master; and how BAs can continually improve their delivery capability.

YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7xBGnMlKAw

LN Mishra:

Website: https://www.adaptiveus.com/; 

Blog: https://www.adaptiveus.com/blog; 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lnmishra/

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(T.I.A. Ep 36). Paul Lewis, a Global CTO, Board Advisor, and Executive Analyst, provides an inquisitive chat about how organizations can leverage and scale their data and cloud assets to deliver business value; the real meaning of digital transformation; how to align projects to organizational strategy, to attain competitive advantage; and some of the current technology trends that PMs and BAs should be aware of.

Paul also elucidates on the learning objectives and outcomes of the Master of Business Analytics and Master of Management in AI programs at York University's Schulich School of Business; how CTO/CIOs drive Digital, Security, and Innovation changes within an organization; the pros and cons to embracing Business Agility; and how PMs and BAs can become better leaders.

YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al_jenvg9AI

Paul Lewis: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paullewiscto/

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(T.I.A Ep 35). Commander Bharatkumar Unercat, Senior Director for Project Portfolio Management, and a former commander in the Indian Navy talks about how to identify new markets and opportunities for businesses, what's involved in managing and training a Business Development team, and some pitfalls when handling contracts and negotiations.

Commander Bharatkumar Unercat also discusses how his training in the Indian Navy prepared him for the project management world. And, he details some challenges when developing and managing budget plans, how to improve efficiency as a project manager, and how to effectively prepare for PMI certifications.

YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwBpZYjSYJ8

Commander Bharatkumar Unercat: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bharatkumarunercat/

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(T.I.A. Ep 34). 

A critical announcement in the Business Analyst community, by Howard Podeswa.

1) GoFundMe for Alain Arseneault.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-alain-arseneault-fight-rare-disorder?utm_campaign=p_cp_url&utm_medium=os&utm_source=customer

2) Enterprise Agility: A Crucial Enabler for the Next Normal

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LUv2lgXlTeq08kf6WYzg7g

On May 21, 2021, hear some of the best minds in agile development and business analysis together in the same room, on a matter of vital importance to organizations today, like Scott Ambler (Canada), Joy Beatty (US), Glenn Brule (Canada), Mike Cohn (US), Briana Ertanin (Australia), Andre Franklin (US), Ivar Jacobson (Switzerland), Gladys Lam (US), Dana Mitchell (Canada), Howard Podeswa (Canada) and Adrian Reed (UK).

YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yZ1g_aEcm0

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(T.I.A Ep 33). Deirdre Caren, a business analyst and business architect, provides an intriguing and inquisitive conversation about her early beginnings in the field, the main focus of business architecture, and the purpose of business capabilities, core competencies and value streams.

Deirdre also discusses the tools and techniques that business architects use, and how business architects can lead change, and provide better governance in organizations. And, she provides some valuable tips on how to forge a successful path from a business analyst role to a business architect.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHGAQGEDi7w

Deirdre Caren: 

Website: https://courses.agorainsights.com/; 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdrecaren/; 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/teetray

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(T.I.A Ep 32). Doug Goldberg, a business analysis expert, instructor, coach and mentor, delves into the big differences between coaching and mentoring, the best characteristics of a good mentor, and common expectations from mentees.

He takes us through some of the steps involved in helping mentees set expectations, recognize needs, identify and prioritize goals, and how to make recommendations and suggestions for certain discussion topics with mentees. And, Doug emphasizes the need for constructive brainstorming, and finding and sharing new ways of learning as a coach and mentor.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl8Fr-HSm7E

Doug Goldberg: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douggoldberg/

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(T.I.A Ep 31). Angelo Kalevela, an IT Marketing Business Analyst Manager, provides a memorable and engaging talk about effective ways to manage a requirements traceability matrix, and a great way to tackle a typical interview question.

Angelo also discusses the value of non-functional requirements, Agile sprints, business rules, as well as the types of questions BAs should ask during a requirements elicitation process. And, he provides details about his popular YouTube channel, The Meta Business Analyst.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvCcqc59l-8

Angelo Kalevela: 

Website: https://www.metabusinessanalyst.com/; 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akalevela/; 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AngeloKalevela/videos

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