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Digital Disruptors & The Future of Business Analysis - Half Day Special Event

Saturday, June 9, 2018 -
10:00am to 3:00pm

IIBA Seattle welcomes JARED GORAI, CBAP Director, Regions & Chapters International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) and MARLENE BARKER, B.ScAmericas Western Region - Regional Director!

This will be a half-day event including these topics:

Digital Disruptors & The Future of Business Analysis
Times are changing at a faster and faster pace and business analysis professionals need to understand the changes and how they affect the world around them. In this session we will review seven of the 12 digital disruptors …

It’s All in the Plan!
Benjamin Franklin once said that “Failing to plan is planning to fail” and it is still true a couple of centuries later. As business analysis professionals planning is critical to project success yet it is often overlooked …

Do You Want Fries with That? How to Stop Being an Order Taker and Deliver Real Value
There are some business analysts that do their work as directed by project managers, VPs and other stakeholders but are they missing the point of business analysis? How do we elevate the profession so that the business analysis professionals are leading the change efforts and that we are seen as project leaders and not order takers …

The Power of the Balanced Scorecard
What you measure is what you get. The balanced scorecard is a strategic management system that helps organizational leaders plan for and track progress to achieve better business outcomes in accordance with their strategy …
Enabling Strategic Leadership: Thinking Like an Executive.
Are you a natural leader? Do you find yourself inspiring others, challenging the status quo, and taking risks? Gain insight into your own strengths and potential areas for growth and take away practical tips that you can immediately apply to your work and personal life …

Pushing a Heavy Boulder up a Hill: Insights into Overcoming Resistance.
Have you ever noticed that when designing and implementing business improvements, there are always some individuals that don’t seem to care or are outright resistant? Are these people just not interested or are they simply being difficult? Gain insight into what works and what does not work when it comes to managing and overcoming resistance …

See attached event flyer for Information!

 

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Event Details: 
Jared Gorai loves being a Business Analyst and has done so in title for over 15 years with over 25 years of business and leadership experience in both the retail and energy sectors. He is a strong advocate for IIBA, having served in various capacities at the Chapter level as well as chairing the Volunteer Chapter Network. He brings his passion for business analysis and experience as a Chapter Leader to the role of Director of Regions and Chapters of IIBA. Marlene Barker, B.Sc. is Practice Lead and Senior Consultant at Veris Inc. a value and results-based consulting firm. She has a passion for bringing leadership to change and improving business performance to support the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.
Event Location: 
Mercer Island Community & Event Center 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040 Free Parking – Easy Access
Speaker: 
Jared Gorai and Marlene Barker
Location Name: 
Mercer Island Community & Event Center
Event Type: 
Chapter Special Event