IIBA Ireland Chapter

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What happened in May?

Welcome to the May edition of our newsletter, filled with exciting developments and opportunities that recently took place within our community.

We were delighted to launch our IIBA CBAP study groups, aimed at supporting your certification journey. Additionally, we partnered with Morgan McKinley to host our next in-person business analysis event, which will provide fantastic opportunities for networking and professional growth.

Our Lean Coffee session this month fostered engaging discussions and idea-sharing. Finally, we continued to inspire with the latest edition of our business analysis success stories, highlighting remarkable achievements within our community.

Dive in and stay connected with the latest in business analysis!

IIBA CBAP Study Groups

We launched FREE study groups for individuals preparing for IIBA's Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) exam, a prestigious certification that recognises advanced expertise in business analysis.
 
Our inaugural session took place on May 9th, followed by the second session on May 23rd. Both sessions were a great success πŸŽ‰πŸ™Œ. Thank you to everyone who participated πŸ™.

Each session covers new topics from the BABOK Guide, ensuring thorough preparation for the CBAP exam.
 
This certification, offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), is highly regarded in the industry and demonstrates a deep understanding of business analysis principles and practices.
 
Individuals preparing for Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA) and Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA) can also join CBAP study group sessions to learn about the BABOK Guide, key concepts, business analysis tasks, techniques, skills and different areas. 
 
Interested in joining our upcoming CBAP study group sessions? Register below.
 

IIBA Ireland Morgan McKinley Partnership

In May, we partnered with Morgan McKinley to host our upcoming in-person event, "Business Analysis in Agile," scheduled for June 20th, 2024.

This event offers a fantastic opportunity to gain industry insights, forge new connections, and unlock new opportunities for all business analysis professionals! 🎀

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Although the event has SOLD OUT, due to high interest, we have created a waiting list

To join the waiting list, please click below.
 

 

IIBA Ireland Lean Coffee Session

As always, this month's Lean Coffee Session was insightful πŸ’‘and lively πŸ˜ƒ.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined.

Here’s a brief overview of the topics that were discussed:

πŸ€” π‘―π’π’˜ 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒂 π’”π’šπ’”π’•π’†π’Ž π’Šπ’π’•π’†π’ˆπ’“π’‚π’•π’Šπ’π’ 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒂 π’Žπ’Šπ’ˆπ’“π’‚π’•π’Šπ’π’ 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕?
πŸ‘‰ Consider Data as any other domain when you start a new project and understand it.
πŸ‘‰ Collaboration is the key.
πŸ‘‰ Risk Management is utmost crucial in these projects.
πŸ‘‰Having a SME for these projects makes all difference.
πŸ‘‰ Use tools and technology competency and learn about data domain to better facilitate discussions.


πŸ€¨π‘Ύπ’‰π’‚π’• 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π‘Όπ’π’…π’†π’“π’π’šπ’Šπ’π’ˆ π‘ͺπ’π’Žπ’‘π’†π’•π’†π’π’„π’Šπ’†π’” 𝒐𝒇 π‘©π’–π’”π’Šπ’π’†π’”π’” π‘¨π’π’‚π’π’šπ’”π’•π’”?
πŸ‘‰BABOK gives a list of 6 competencies with ~30 sub-competencies.
πŸ‘‰Communication and Interaction Skills go hand in hand.
πŸ‘‰Active Listening is equally important as any other communication skill.
πŸ‘‰ With the advancement of technology and AI being prominent in all fields, Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving is going to be more focussed now.


πŸ˜Žπ‘―π’π’˜ 𝒕𝒐 π’ƒπ’–π’Šπ’π’… π’“π’†π’‘π’–π’•π’‚π’•π’Šπ’π’ π’˜π’Šπ’•π’‰ π’„π’–π’”π’•π’π’Žπ’†π’“ π’Šπ’ 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒏 𝒐𝒇 π’•π’Šπ’Žπ’†?
πŸ‘‰ Be patient and understand their point of view.
πŸ‘‰ Use RACI to understand what tasks you are accountable for and Go above and beyond in those tasks.
πŸ‘‰ Collaborate and be change enablers.

Did you miss the Lean coffee 🍡 yesterday?

Keep an eye out for further information about the next sessions by following IIBA Ireland Chapter page or view our events section on our website
 
Our next lean coffee session is on the 17th of June. If interested, please join via the link below. 
 

IIBA Ireland Business Analysis Success Stories

 
Welcome to May's edition of IIBA Ireland Chapter's Business Analysis Success Stories! πŸ˜πŸ’Όβœ¨

In line with IIBA's Analysis Everywhere campaign, join us as we explore the success stories of business analysis professionals. We delve into analysis techniques and skills to uncover insights, drive growth, and maximise success! πŸ“ˆπŸ’‘

This month, we are thrilled to introduce Leonie McHugh, who shares her success story: Streamlining Global Recruitment for a Consistent User Experience 🎯.

Who is Leonie?

🀩 20 years of experience in financial services

πŸ” Extensive expertise in large-scale operations, analytical skills, industry best practices, senior leadership, strategic planning, and customer relationship management

πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈ Head of Delivery at Be Positive - a company that lives and breathes business analysis

🏝 Loves traveling and exploring new places


A few facts about Be Positive:

1. They employ a team of dedicated business analysts and product owner experts to meet business needs.

2. Operate as an owner-managed business, where business problems become personal challenges.

3. Founded in Scotland and recently expanded to Ireland.

4. True to the Celtic tradition: outward-looking and always seeking creative, innovative solutions to business problems.

Click the image below to see Leonie's business analysis success story! ✨
 


Interested in sharing your success story as a business analysis professional? Reach out below. We'd love to hear from you! 😊

Upcoming Events
Webinar: The Power of Persuasion
Zoom
Jun 05, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm UTC+01:00
 
CBAP Study Group Session 3
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuduippj8iHdyC2757glh7sZbQnaF3PZou
Jun 06, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm UTC+01:00
 
IIBA Ireland Chapter - Lean Coffee Session - Jun
Zoom
Jun 17, 2024
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm UTC+01:00
 
Business Analysis in Agile
Morgan McKinley, Dublin offices
Jun 20, 2024
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm UTC+01:00
 
CBAP Study Group Session 4
Jun 27, 2024
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm UTC+01:00
 
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All Business Analysis Success Stories

Humour of the Month

 
Humour: Customer Journey Question (Credit– Modern Analyst)

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