IIBA Ireland Chapter

Welcome BA Optimiser

 

What happened in September?

Greetings and a warm welcome to the IIBA Ireland Chapter’s September newsletter. 🍂

 

As we transition from the vibrant days of summer to the crisp beginnings of autumn, September brings a fresh wave of inspiration and motivation to the Business Analysis profession. This is a time for reflection, growth, and embracing new opportunities. We are excited to support you on your journey towards innovation and professional excellence.

 

So, grab your planners 📅 and a fresh notebook 📝 and join us as we dive into another month of insightful discussions, creative problem-solving, and continuous professional development in the dynamic field of business analysis.

 

Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in business analysis to remain informed and engaged! Enjoy the journey 🚀

 

 

Join us for the Next Paradigm Shift in Business Analysis

                       
 

Join us for an exclusive FREE event sponsored by EY Ireland!

🗓 Date & Time: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 18:00 - 20:00

📍 Venue: EY Wavespace, Harcourt Centre, Dublin

🎯 Theme: Business Analysis: The Next Paradigm Shift

 

Gain insights into market trends and strategies to drive innovation. Hear from expert speakers on how EY’s Business & Technical Analysts are solving complex challenges with agile and smart solutions.

 

Featured Topics:

  • EY.ai – Enhancing Business Analysis with generative AI.
  • Retail sector - Embracing agility.
  • Flexibility Market Services in the changing energy landscape.
 

Don’t miss this chance to expand your professional network and deepen your understanding of the future of business analysis.

 

 

Mastering the Strategy-Execution Gap

         
 

🌟 Join Us for an Exciting Webinar! 🌟

 

The IIBA Ireland Chapter is thrilled to announce a FREE webinar on “How BA Can Close the Strategy-Execution Gap.” 📊💡

 

🗓 Date: 3rd October 2024

🕕 Time: 18:00 (Irish Standard Time)

📍 Platform: Zoom (Registration Required)

💲 Cost: FREE

 

This webinar will offer invaluable insights on how Business Analysis (BA) professionals can bridge the gap between strategy and execution, helping organizations achieve their goals more effectively.

 

Meet Our Speaker:

We are honored to welcome Filip Hendrickx as our speaker. Filip is passionate about integrating business analysis and innovation. As a speaker, trainer, coach, author, and consultant, he brings a wealth of experience to this session. Filip is the co-founder of the BA & Beyond Conference and President of the IIBA Brussels Chapter. In recognition of his dedication to the BA community, he was awarded the 2022 IIBA EMEA Region Volunteer of the Year Award.

 

He is the co-author of “Brainy Glue,” a business novel about business analysis, innovation, and change, as well as the BCS book “Digital Product Management” and “Cycles,” a toolkit for faster innovation.

 

📌 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field!

 

We look forward to seeing you there! 😊

 

 

BA Force Multiplier: The New Wave in Business Analysis

Influential people naturally gravitate towards each other like moths to a flame, and the same has happened in our field. Something exciting is brewing in the world of business analysis, that’s for sure!

 

Thanks to Thea Soehren, a dynamic group of business analysts and agile coaches has come together to help individuals improve their lives.

 

This brand-new movement aims to ignite a global passion for business analysis. 

 

Stay tuned for more updates from us and don’t forget to subscribe to the BA Force Multiplier - I am IN! LinkedIn group to follow and catch all the news.

 

 

BA Bash: Highlights from Our First BA Meet-up

         
 
 

We are absolutely thrilled to share the highlights from OUR VERY FIRST informal Business Analysts meet-up that took place last month! 🎉

 

The afternoon was brimming with fantastic conversations, networking, and a wonderfully warm atmosphere.

 

The event brought together an incredible group of BAs from various industries. Attendees had the chance to exchange insights, share personal experiences, and discuss industry trends —all while enjoying some drinks in a relaxed setting.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • 🤗😁It was fantastic to see so many new faces, as well as reconnect with familiar ones.

  • 😎Conversations ranged from current challenges in the BA field to future opportunities and innovations.

  • 🏆Attendees left with new contacts, ideas, and a sense of community within the Business Analyst world.

 

We are so grateful to everyone who attended and made it such a memorable event! Stay tuned for more exciting gatherings as we continue to strengthen and expand our BA network. 🚀

 

 

Lean Coffee Session on RACI Matrix                 

 

We are thrilled to share a recap of our recent Lean Coffee Session.

 

In this session, Thea Soehren presented the RACI Matrix.

 

About Thea

Thea Soehren, is a passionate advocate for effective Business Analysis, a champion for positive change, and an engaging speaker.

 

Thea contributed to the IIBA’s BABOK 3.0, specifically the Techniques chapter, the Underlying Competencies chapter, and the Glossary. She recently published the book Business Analysis Bridging the Gap Across Industries, aimed at reducing the learning curve for Business Analysts entering various industries. Plans for her next book are already underway.

 

With experience as a contractor across numerous industries, from greeting cards to nuclear power and medical diagnostics, Thea brings a wealth of knowledge to her audiences worldwide.

 

As President of the Tampa Bay IIBA Chapter, Thea provides consulting, coaching, and training to individuals and groups globally, striving to uplift communities and make a positive impact.

 

About the Event - RACI Matrix

Accountability, Clarity, and Peace – New and Updated RACI Plus Communication

 

This session was not just about the traditional RACI we know. Thea demonstrated how the RACI Matrix can be a powerful tool beyond just projects.

 

She has successfully used this technique to lead various types of meetings, even the most challenging ones. The RACI Matrix ensures that everyone leaves the meeting with a clear understanding of their commitments, timelines, involved parties, and agreed decisions.

 

In addition to the RACI, Thea incorporated considerations based on personality types, love languages, and communication theories.

 

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this insightful and hands-on session 🙏🙏

 

Stay tuned for future events and updates. We look forward to seeing you at our next session!

 
 

 

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