The Inquisitive Analyst

(T.I.A. Ep 20). Laura Brandenburg, from Bridging the Gap, talks about her passion for teaching Business Analysis, and takes us through a high level overview of a step by step process framework. 

She also discusses the difference between use cases and user stories, the importance of data modeling, and the requirements process in an Agile environment. And, Laura discusses the value of Bridging the Gap for mid career professionals.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1POykzANqTA

Laura Brandenburg:

Website: https://www.bridging-the-gap.com/business-analyst-blueprint/; 

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

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

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Business Agility Institute:

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(T.I.A. Ep 19). Paul Benn, VP of Marketing and Communication for IIBA New Zealand Chapter, talks about business analysis practice in South Africa versus New Zealand, what makes a good leader, how BAs can best position themselves for leadership roles, and the benefits of the BA Core Concept Model.

As a business analyst consultant and career coach, Paul also chats about his e-book, how BAs can ensure that business initiatives are aligned with organizational strategy, how to make daily stand-ups more productive, and the best way to build future state customer journey maps.

YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xtq2LW9mtJk

Paul Benn: 

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

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

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The Lewis Institute:

Website - https://lewisinstituteinc.com/;

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Business Agility Institute:

Emergence Journal - https://businessagility.institute/emergence;

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(T.I.A. Ep 18). Nigel Smith, a Project Manager and performance coach, talks about how developing public speaking and presentation skills through Toastmasters has been instrumental in succeeding within project management. Nigel explains in intimate detail how public speaking has equipped him with the indispensable tools and strategies to become an effective communicator.

In addition, he discusses how developing acute listening skills and being able to receive and provide feedback from public speaking, are just as crucially needed within project management. Nigel also talks about his experience with Agile coaching.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMoCK4P2p6E

Nigel Smith: 

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

Sponsored by

The Lewis Institute:

Website - https://lewisinstituteinc.com/;

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Business Agility Institute:

Emergence Journal - https://businessagility.institute/emergence;

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(T.I.A. Ep 17). Kiron Bondale, Senior Consultant at World Class Productivity, talks about how PMs can transition into different domains, psychological safety, deadly project manager sins, the meaning behind self managing teams, and how to make assumptions analysis a routine flu shot for your project.

Kiron also elucidates on his new book, Easy in Theory, Difficult in Practice – 100 Lessons in Leadership and why it can be, and should be, a casual read for any project manager.

YouTube:

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

Kiron Bondale: 

Website 1: kbondale.wordpress.com; 

Website 2: wcpconsulting.com; 

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

Book: 

1) Amazon (Canada): https://www.amazon.ca/Easy-Theory-Difficult-Practice-Leadership/dp/0228848628; 

2) Amazon (USA): https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Theory-Difficult-Practice-Leadership-ebook/dp/B08T6VDDH6

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The Lewis Institute:

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(T.I.A. Ep 16). Esta Lessing, Director of Business Analysis Excellence (BAE), discusses how to focus your business analysis career in the right direction, why business analysis is a team sport, and the role of the BA in the Agile world.

She also talks about how to effectively prepare for the ECBA, CCBA and CBAP certifications, how BAs can best manage their career progression, and what Business Analysis Excellence (BAE) offers in terms of training.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46FGom7bwFI

Esta Lessing: 

Website: https://baexcellence.com; 

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

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

Free BABOK Study Group: https://business-analysis-excellence.com/babok-v3-study-group/

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The Lewis Institute:

Website - https://lewisinstituteinc.com/;

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Business Agility Institute:

Emergence Journal - https://businessagility.institute/emergence;

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(T.I.A. Ep 15). Emal Bariali, from BA Blocks, focuses on what the biggest challenges are in switching from a traditional project management approach to Scrum; the many pitfalls that exist when implementing into an enterprise environment; and the best approach for business analysts to build a skills plan. 

He also talks about BA Blocks, Bariali Consulting, and what area in SAP Business Analysts should focus on.

YouTube:

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

Emal Bariali: 

Website: https://bariali.com/; 

Community: https://bablocks.com/membership/

Courses: https://bablocks.com/courses/

Podcast: https://bablocks.com/podcast/

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Ds4Xn5Q724XKHeblam_Pw

Sponsored by

The Lewis Institute:

Website - https://lewisinstituteinc.com/;

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Business Agility Institute:

Emergence Journal - https://businessagility.institute/emergence;

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(T.I.A. Ep 14). Ian Gotts, founder of Elements.Cloud, provides a riveting account of his experience as an IT Director, CEO, and CIO, and his experience as a speaker at Salesforce conferences.

He also talks about Universal Process Notation (UPN), BPMN, how BAs and PMs can leverage Elements Cloud, and how the software seamlessly integrates with Salesforce CRM.

YouTube:

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

Ian Gotts: 

Website: https://elements.cloud/; 

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

Sponsored by

The Lewis Institute:

Website - https://lewisinstituteinc.com/;

Project Leader Courses (60% discount) - https://lewisinstitute.kartra.com/page/Wif255

Business Agility Institute:

Emergence Journal - https://businessagility.institute/emergence;

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(T.I.A. Ep 13). Andy Kaufman, host of People and Projects Podcast, has this veracious appetite for clear and concise project storytelling; a penchant for quotes from well known thought leaders; and references from the past to the present to carefully highlight his ideas.

Andy is entertaining and captivating. He talks about leadership, project delivery, and how to take focused action to achieve results.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9foQnb2jhiE

Andy Kaufman: 

Website: https://peopleandprojectspodcast.com/; 

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

Sponsored by

The Lewis Institute:

Website - https://lewisinstituteinc.com/;

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Business Agility Institute:

Emergence Journal - https://businessagility.institute/emergence;

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(T.I.A. Ep 12). Helen Knight, CIO of Helen Knight Consulting, speaks extensively about her role within non-profit organizations, gender diversity, and how project managers and business analysts can make a meaningful difference in the non-profit sector.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcLms9tw82A

Helen Knight: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-knight-mba-pmp/

Sponsored by

The Lewis Institute:

Website - https://lewisinstituteinc.com/;

Project Leader Courses (60% discount) - https://lewisinstitute.kartra.com/page/Wif255

Business Agility Institute:

Emergence Journal - https://businessagility.institute/emergence;

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(T.I.A. Ep 11). David Barrett, founder of Project Bites, speaks vividly about his humble beginnings in project management, and what eventually spurned into founding a whole host of businesses from PM Times to BA Times, PMBA Conferences, Project World, and now Project Bites.

David also discusses the importance of leadership, communication and strategy among project managers. And, he speaks candidly about his contribution to the growth of the project management and business analysis fields.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7B1-TMzyeY

David Barrett: 

Website 1: https://projectbites.com/; 

Website 2: https://davidbarrett.ca/; 

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/davidbarrettca

David's Books: 

1) The Keys to Our Success https://www.amazon.com/Keys-Our-Success-2nd-ebook/dp/B0831RLTNP/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=david+barrett%2C+project+management&qid=1630115048&sr=8-3 

2) Leadership Perspectives https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Perpectives-Perspectives-Book-ebook/dp/B07DWBJLWT/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=david+barrett%2C+project+management&qid=1630115048&sr=8-4 

3) Business Analysis Book of Mentors https://www.amazon.com/Business-Analysis-Mentors-David-Barrett-ebook/dp/B00VGWLUKK/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=david+barrett%2C+project+management&qid=1630115048&sr=8-6

Sponsored by

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Website - https://lewisinstituteinc.com/;

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Business Agility Institute:

Emergence Journal - https://businessagility.institute/emergence;

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