(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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(T.I.A Ep 30). Joe Perzel, President of JPerzel & Associates and President of IIBA Minneapolis St. Paul (2020-2021), joyfully chats about the indispensable value of PMI Professional Development Days (PDD) and symposium events, the basics of running a Career Networking Group (CNG) series for your PMI chapter, how to stay marketable in the workforce, and Portfolio Leadership Summit events.

Joe also discusses how PMI chapters can strategically drive membership, increase attendance and sponsorship, increase volunteerism, and successfully promote their brand. And, he eloquently paints a picture of how, with the right resources and good branding, a sponsor/partner program can undoubtedly augment PMI chapter finances.

YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdxRZwi3RS8

Joe Perzel: 

Website: https://portfolioleadershipsummit.com/; 

LinkedIn 1: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jperzel/; 

LinkedIn 2: https://www.linkedin.com/company/portfoliolead-twin-cities

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(T.I.A Ep 29). Torbjorn Zetterlund talks about being a Digital Innovation Manager at Greenpeace. He also brings to light crucial elements necessary for project success; how PMs can be efficient and effective; how PMs can optimize cloud strategies and services; and a bit about business delivery process.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I6tGudQPA4

Torbjorn Zetterlund: 

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

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(T.I.A. Ep 28). Dayo Sowunmi, Director and Founder of The Anode Group, talks about what inspired him to start The Anode Group, how to be an effective project manager, the meaning of leadership, and how to lead through crisis.

Dayo also elucidates on his book Leadership is Mental, which focuses on the human and psychological side of leadership. And, he chats about applying Edward de Bono's teachings to project management, and how Artificial Intelligence can hugely benefit project managers.

YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGCrez9Aefc

Dayo Sowunmi: 

Website 1: http://anode.com.au/; 

Website 2: https://www.leadershipismental.com/

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The Lewis Institute:

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(T.I.A. Ep 27). David Nour, CEO of The Nour Group, and author of Relationship Economics, Co-Create, and Curve Benders, talks about how to develop and nurture strong relationships; how to accelerate personal and professional growth; and the key attributes of Personal Market Value.

David also describes what a Curve Bender is, how it profoundly affects managers and leaders, how we find and leverage Curve Benders, how to think and lead in new and innovative ways, and how each one of us can become a Curve Bender in the lives of others.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgtTwYbo5Yg

David Nour: 

Website: https://nourgroup.com/; 

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

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

Pre-orders of the book: https://store.nourgroup.com/

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(T.I.A. Ep 26). Joe Pusz, also known as PMO Joe, talks about his path into the PMO world, working with PMO Global Alliance, and how he grew into the role of podcast host for Project Management Office Hours. 

Joe also delves into the strong value and honorable purpose of Veteran Project Manager Mentoring Alliance, The PMO Squad, and the history behind founding The PMO Leader. And, Joe vividly describes how project managers can function effectively with a PMO.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYcOpQy2B6w

Joe Pusz:

Website 1: https://www.projectmanagementofficehours.com/; 

Website 2: https://www.thepmosquad.com/veterans-project-management-mentoring; 

Website 3: https://www.thepmosquad.com; 

LinkedIn 1: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joepusz/; 

LinkedIn 2: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-pmo-leader/

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T.I.A. (Ep 25). Cecilia Garcia, a project manager and former Business Process Analyst, talks about coping as a Project Manager during times of COVID, how achieving professional certificates have added immense value to her work, and her experience as a PM at Boeing.

Cecilia also discusses her transition from Central America to the USA, her background in Economics, the value of digital transformation, challenges while overseeing multiple projects, using the pareto principle for success, and what's next in her career path.

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJFTfqYOc54

Cecilia Garcia: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilia-m-garcia/

Sponsored by

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