The Inquisitive Analyst

(T.I.A. Ep. 97). 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀?📢

How can enterprise analysis help align business processes, technologies, and resources with organizational goals?🌏

I speak with Vincent Mirabelli in-person, to understand where BAs play a pivotal part in this journey.

Vincent's engaging spirit and deep knowledge🔎of enterprise analysis is echoed with storytelling skills that make you want to learn more.😀

Vincent explains:

1) How BAs can add value without negatively impacting other business segments.

2) How BAs can learn about value streams.

3) What is enterprise analysis?

Brace yourself for a thought provoking conversation.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRvq_-6Cr8U

Music used in this video:

Purple - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7H4ebDC9a0

Stay Around - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeEGKiES480&list=OLAK5uy_k13TqpkQLQtblJV5pV8n5N2g6qGxiFqIk

(T.I.A. Ep. 96)

Business Analysis is growing everywhere 🧭, including in Mexico 🇲🇽. Recently I had the opportunity to chat with Fernando Solares, the President of IIBA Mexico, to find out how Business Analysis is making an impact in organizations in his home country.

The IIBA Mexico chapter has doubled it's membership over the past year, and this is a testament 📚to the demand for business analysis in the largest populated city in North America.

Listen to this podcast episode (Part 1) to find out why and how Mexico is growing 🎉 into a central hub 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦for business analysis in Latin America👋.

YouTube:

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

IIBA Mexico

https://mexicocity.iiba.org/

Fernando Solares

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

Music used in this video:

Purple - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7H4ebDC9a0

Time (jiglr) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6qxvT7JFNM

Rising Star (VGDL) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5Un08vOJEk

(T.I.A. Ep. 95)

Music used in this video:

Purple - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7H4ebDC9a0

Chill Vibes Music Freedom – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jNsOGzZmz8

(T.I.A. Ep. 94) Need help to find Business Analyst jobs?🙋‍♀️

Do you get frustrated when job hunting❓

Trying to find a good remote job?💥

Look no further than this video where I explain a few options.💡

I provide examples of places I have worked in the past as a business analyst.🤔

I list valuable websites with numerous BA jobs. See the list below.👇

There is also one great tip that few candidates use which will help you stand out from the crowd.

Take a look at these job websites.👇 By no means an exhaustive list. But good enough to get you started.

Indeed: www.indeed.com, ca.indeed.com

Monster: www.monster.com, www.monster.ca

Alberta Government: www.alberta.ca/find-a-job

Canada Government Jobs: www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government.html

Shell Canada Jobs: www.shell.ca/en_ca/careers.html

IBM Jobs: www.ibm.com/careers

Mason Frank: www.masonfrank.com

Robert Half: www.roberthalf.com

Randstad: www.randstad.ca

Adecco: www.adecco.ca

Upwork: www.upwork.com

Procom: procomservices.com

We Work Remotely: weworkremotely.com

Remote: remote.co

Dice: dice.com

Flexjobs: flexjobs.com

Virtual Vocations: www.virtualvocations.com

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqDhr-Rmwjs

What type of difficulties have you had when looking for a business analyst job? Comment below. Looking forward to hearing from you.

(T.I.A. Ep. 93). Looking for experience as a business analyst?

No one is willing to hire you without experience?

Look no further than to volunteer as a business analyst at an organization.

This podcast episode explains a few options for volunteering as a BA.

It's all about community involvement.

Be collaborative, be a leader, be a volunteer.

The sky's the limit for business analysts when it comes to being a volunteer.

Be a principal business analyst in any organization, as a volunteer. Industries could include Information Technology, financial, insurance, education, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, clinical, healthcare, etc.

You may not find the title of business analyst volunteer at some organizations. But, there is lots of business analysis work being done at organizations that are looking for volunteers.

Reach out and ask an organization.

I have volunteered in the past, with IIBA Ottawa-Outaouais chapter as VP Professional Development.

I still volunteer occasionally with CRIEC (Calgary Region Immigrant Employment Council) as a mentor for newcomers (BAs and PMs) to the city of Calgary.

Make a difference.

Be a Volunteer, be a BA, be Awesome!

YouTube:

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

Have you had any experience volunteering as a business analyst, to develop valuable BA skills, or to help others develop their BA skills? Comment below. Looking forward to hear about your volunteer experience or interest in volunteering.

(T.I.A. Ep. 92). What's the Definition of Done for your project?🤔

Dmytro Nizhebetskiy, YouTuber of IT Project Managers, and author of the book, "Practical Project Management: A Proven Framework that Great Project Managers Use in the Real World", provides an insightful perspective on valuable aspects of IT project management. 🌍 Dmytro discusses his real-world experience and approach with ease,👍from the very start of a project, when to modify a charter, and how to clarify the Definition of Done.🎯

👉 Check out this podcast. Start leading with confidence, to be a successful IT project manager.💥

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WZqlt4Dq1I

#practicalprojectmanagement #leadership #dod #projectmanagement #pm

Dmytro Nizhebetskyi:

Website: IT PM School – https://itpmschool.com/

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ITProjectManagers/videos

Book:

Practical Project Management: Proven Framework That Great Project Managers Use In the Real World

https://itpmschool.com/practical-project-management-book-offer/

OR

https://amzn.to/3CAOpPX

Sponsored by:

The Lewis Institute

Website: https://lewisinstituteinc.com/

Project Leader Courses: https://lewisinstitute.kartra.com/page/Wif255

(T.I.A. Ep. 91). How do you sell a strategic vision to your team?💡

Pamela Pitz, Chair of the Board of Directors with Shinhan Bank Canada, and Director of State Bank of India, provides riveting and poignant stories about her experience as an SVP at Royal Bank of Canada (RBC).👍She explains her journey into leadership roles, the crucial skills needed to be a successful leader, and how to sell a strategic vision to an organization.👩🏾‍🤝‍👩🏼

Check out the interview.😁 It contains a plethora of techniques on how to be a successful and strategic leader.🎉

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmQDa40B8mQ

Pamela Pitz:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-g-pam-pitz-25a975200/

Sponsored by:

The Lewis Institute

Website: https://lewisinstituteinc.com/

Project Leader Courses: https://lewisinstitute.kartra.com/page/Wif255

(T.I.A. Ep 90). How can the Lewis Method help PMs avoid project pitfalls?

I chat with James Lewis, a project manager, an educator, and author of Project Planning, Scheduling and Control, 6th ed. 🚩

James' book is filled with captivating examples of PM stories, learning from the trenches.🌍

🎯 James provides insight into

✅ The advantage of The Lewis Method.

✅ How do PMs assume authority.

✅ The key to navigating projects.

✅ How the High-Performance Project Management (HPPM) model can benefit PMs.

Check out this podcast. It contains a gold mine of knowledge for PMs.📣

YouTube:

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

James Lewis:

Website: https://lewisinstituteinc.com/

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/drjimlewisnc/featured

Book:

Project Planning Scheduling and Control, 6th ed.

https://www.amazon.com/Project-Planning-Scheduling-Control-Hands/dp/1264286279/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EG7VNZX53NYZ&keywords=Project+Planning+Scheduling+and+Control%2C+6th+edition%2C+James+lewis&qid=1684850453&sprefix=project+planning+scheduling+and+control%2C+6th+edition%2C+james+lewis%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1

Sponsored by:

The Lewis Institute

Website: https://lewisinstituteinc.com/

Project Leader Courses: https://lewisinstitute.kartra.com/page/Wif255

(T.I.A. Ep 89). What are some challenges you have faced during PM job interviews❓

I chat with Mike Clayton, business author, educator, and host of the YouTube channels Online PM Courses and Management Courses. 👩‍💻

👉 Mike provides some PM job interview strategies on

✅ How PMs can can make pertinent decisions.

✅ How PMs should make decisions.

✅ How to answer interview questions precisely.

✅ Some best practices for managing upwards with senior leaders.

✅ What type of portfolio to present during an interview.

What have been your experiences during successful job interviews❓

Would be great to hear added value which you can share in this post.💡

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toty67whVyU

01:14 - How did you get started in project management?

02:37 - How PMs should make decisions.

05:20 - How to best answer questions precisely during an interview.

08:32 - Some best practices for managing upwards.

13:05 - What type of portfolio would you recommend a PM present to an interviewer?

18:11 - How to contact Mike Clayton.

#pmjobinterview #leadership #projectmanagement #PM #onlinepmcourses #managementcourses

Mike Clayton:

Website: https://onlinepmcourses.com/

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

YouTube 1: https://www.youtube.com/@Onlinepmcourses

YouTube 2: https://www.youtube.com/@ManagementCourses

Twitter 1: https://twitter.com/OnlinePMCourses

Twitter 2: https://twitter.com/MikeClayton01

Books:

1) Leadership Skills

https://www.amazon.com/Project-Leadership-Managers-Management-OnlinePMCourses-ebook/dp/B07DJQHTKY?ref_=ast_author_dp

2) How to Lead a Great Project Team: Practical, Straightforward advice for Project Leaders who want to get the Best from their Project Teams

https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Great-Project-Team-Straightforward-ebook/dp/B077PZDH4V?ref_=ast_author_dp

3) Managing Upwards Successfully

https://www.amazon.com/Business-Express-successfully-successful-relationship-ebook/dp/B00N2ZFBX6?ref_=ast_author_dp

Sponsored by:

The Lewis Institute

Website: https://lewisinstituteinc.com/

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

(T.I.A. Ep 88). In this Project Management Review (Part 3 of 3) we hear from:

01:17 - Terry Schmidt: Practical strategic management principles for PMs.

02:34 - Cheryl Lee: PMs are from Mars.

05:47 - Colin Thompson: Lessons learned as an Agile Coach.

07:56 - Benjamin Anyacho: How to provide vision and overall leadership.

09:41 - Elizabeth Harrin: How can PMs successfully engage stakeholders?

12:57 - Soha Karjawally: What type of escalation paths do you recommend?

15:04 - Klao Bell-Lewis: How to measure stakeholder engagement.

17:32 - Mayte Mata: Overcoming cultural backgrounds when leading diverse teams.

20:03 - Mike Griffiths: A deeper understanding of project management using visual learning tools.

21:52 - Karine O'Donnell: How to engage the project team.

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9G8ReizplA

You can find full interview videos with each of these guests at the below links.

Terry Schmidt - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lQ4vDmHR_U

Cheryl Lee - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca3CTyZcPr8&t=1310s

Colin Thompson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ds14lXIctQ&t=529s

Benjamin Anyacho - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1_Iz4wK9-U

Elizabeth Harrin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-e43NW0S1E&t=441s

Soha Karjawally - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdHRoDdMLX8

Klao Bell-Lewis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4s7R5_ddkw&t=946s

Mayte Mata - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BYwkEzYv_w&t=676s

Mike Griffiths - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0L63TyepUI&t=267s

Karine O'Donnell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQUtq729NN4&t=1274s

Sponsored by:

The Lewis Institute

Website: https://lewisinstituteinc.com/

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